Paris Opera Ballet
José Martinez has been named Dance Director of the Paris Opera by General Director Alexander Neef, and took up the position in December 2022.
The Company is made up of 154 dancers, most of them graduates of the Paris Opera Ballet School. The average age - around 25 - makes it one of today's youngest companies.
Learn more about the 17 Étoiles dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet, appointed at the end of a performance by the General Director on the recommendation of the Director of Dance.
The Corps de Ballet dancers are recruited exclusively through an annual competition.
Located in Nanterre, the Paris Opera Ballet School's mission is to train future dancers for the Paris Opera Ballet.
Dance instruction is provided on six levels. It is open to both girls and boys.
Find the upcoming shows performed by the Paris Opera Ballet dancers.
Back to top