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.

PARIS OPERA BALLET SCHOOL PRODUCTION

The Demonstrations aim to give the public a glimpse of the rich choreographic vocabulary taught at the Ballet School directed by Élisabeth Platel. This objective is also pursued by the annual production, which opens with Antony Tudor’s Continuo, created in 1971 for the students of the Julliard School, and now entering the School’s repertoire. Set to Pachelbel’s famous canon, this ethereal, lyrical ballet draws the dancers into a continuous flow of movement.

Italian colours then take centre stage in August Bournonville’s romantic and picturesque ballet Napoli, in which the students perform the pas de six and the tarantella.

Finally, Maurice Béjart’s Sept Danses grecques enables students to master traditional steps, classical and modern writing to the music of Míkis Theodorákis, who died in 2021.

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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.