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Ballet School

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    The Ballet School

    • History

      Since its creation under the reign of Louis XIV, the Ballet School of the Opéra national de Paris has built a worldwide reputation thanks to outstanding personalities and excellence in teaching.

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    • Education

      The Ballet School is the guardian of a precious knowledge. Though today’s dancer needs a wide diversity in education, he must first receive the legacy of this oral tradition which already is 300 years old.

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    • Teaching staff

      Appointed as Director of the Ballet School in 2004, Elisabeth Platel succeeded to Claude Bessy and built a team with extensive experience within the company and loyal to their masters. Passing on their knowledge and modernizing techniques are the watchwor

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    • Admission

      Find information and procedures about the admissions in the Ballet School for children from 8 to under 17 years old.

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    • Summer school

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    • Highlights

      Shows, tours and all news about the Ballet School can be find here. Follow the students and their everyday lives here.

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