Enter the heart of creation and discover the artists at work!

The Paris National Opera offers Arop members the privilege of observing the work of the artists and the genesis of a production at different times: work sessions, pre-dress rehearsals and dress rehearsals.

LA BAYADÈRE

It was on the stage of the Palais Garnier that dancer Rudolf Nureyev revealed himself to Western audiences in 1961, and on the same stage that the choreographer greeted the public for the last time in 1992, with his version of La Bayadère.

His final ballet, adapted from Marius Petipa’s own version, reflects Nureyev’s passion for the great repertoire ballets and his taste for flamboyance.

In an imaginary India, where a gigantic elephant parades in front of the rajah’s sumptuous palace and a golden idol follows a fan dance, the ballet tells the story of the thwarted love between the warrior Solor and the bayadère Nikiya, a sacred dancer.

A jewel in the crown of the Paris Opera’s repertoire, La Bayadère dazzles with its virtuoso variations, impressive ensembles and the purity of its “Kingdom of the Shades” scene, during which 32 dancers in white tutus slowly trace their arabesques with a poetry bordering on magic.

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Access requirements:

• Absolute discretion so that the artists do not feel the presence of an audience.

• It is forbidden to leave the room during the rehearsal.

• No photography or filming and no applause.

• In case of delay, entry are allowed only during the break.

Any person who does not respect these rules may be refused access to the rehearsals. Work sessions last approximately 3 hours with a 30-minute break for operas and 20 minutes for ballets.

Cancellation policy:

• These sessions may be interrupted or closed to the public at any time for technical or artistic reasons.

• If they are cancelled, the Arop cannot be held responsible for rescheduling your seat.

• In case of withdrawal, please inform us as soon as possible so that members on a waiting list can benefit from the available seats.

• Any cancellation on your part for a rehearsal (work session, pre-general and general), less than 2 working days before the date of the event, will be deducted from the number of places allocated per season.

Booking procedure:

The assignment of rehearsal seats is done by membership level: Founding Patron members have priority over Patron members, who have priority over Benefactor members, who have priority over Donor members, who have priority over Friend members.