On the occasion of the revival of La Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille, Étoile dancers Bleuenn Battistoni and Paul Marque discuss their studio work alongside guest répétiteur Nicolas Le Riche, and how they approach both the characters and the technique of Rudolf Nureyev’s final great narrative ballet, created for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1992.

For the second consecutive season, the Paris Opera is offering monthly encounters with artists to shed light on upcoming productions, just days before opening night. Titled Toï toï toï, these exclusive events held at the Amphitheatre or Studio of the Opéra Bastille give audiences a chance to discover new productions or explore the repertoire, and to engage directly with the artists at the end of each session.