Tribute to Claude Bessy

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Palais Garnier – on 19 April 2023 at 7:30 pm

A major figure in ballet around the world, the Etoile dancer Claude Bessy was director of the Paris Opera’s School of Dance from 1973 to 2004. During these years, she thoroughly renewed the teaching , created the Démonstrations de l’Ecole de Danse, inaugurated the annual shows at the Palais Garnier as well as the performances on tour. On the occasion of his 90th birthday, the students of the School are devoting an exceptional evening to him. Learn more