description Aurélie Dupont Overview
Aurélie Dupont is a principal dancer recognized for her exceptional artistry within ballet. Her performances, particularly as Odette/Odile in *Swan Lake*, are highly regarded for their technical precision and profound emotional depth. She represents a significant figure in French ballet history and is primarily appreciated by dance enthusiasts and audiences interested in classical performance.
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When did Aurelie Dupont become an etoile at the Paris Opera Ballet?
Aurelie Dupont was promoted to danseuse etoile in 1998 after dancing Kitri in Rudolf Nureyev's production of Don Quixote. She had joined the Paris Opera Ballet in 1989.
Did Aurelie Dupont dance Swan Lake?
Yes. Swan Lake is part of Dupont's Paris Opera Ballet repertory, alongside works such as Giselle, La Bayadere, Manon, Onegin, and The Sleeping Beauty.
When did Aurelie Dupont retire from the Paris Opera stage?
She gave her farewell performance on May 18, 2015, in Kenneth MacMillan's Manon. Roberto Bolle was her partner for that performance.
Did Aurelie Dupont later run the Paris Opera Ballet?
Yes. She became director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet in 2016 after Benjamin Millepied's departure, and she stepped down in 2022.
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