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.

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.

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

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

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