ALORS ON DANSE


Deauville
25, 26, 27 july 2025
ALORS ON DANSE
Deauville
25, 26, 27 july 2025
CONCEPT
For three days Deauville will transform into a vibrant international open- air dance stage, welcoming professionals, amateurs, and lovers of dance of all ages. The event’s centerpiece will be a competition showcasing emerging young talent, followed by a gala concert featuring world-renowned ballet stars.
DANCE COMPETITION
BALLET GALA
OPEN REHEARSAL
DANCE PERFORMANCES
WORKSHOPS WITH BALLET ÉTOILES
PUBLIC TALKS
CONFERENCES
WHY DEAUVILLE?
Deauville has a long-held reputation as a fashionable and aristocratic resort, having provided a haven for. the bohemian elite since the 19th century. For more than a hundred years it has served as a source of inspiration for great artists.
1912
1912
Grand opening of the Theatre Casino Barriere with Sergei Diaghilev’s company Les Ballets Russes. Shows such as Carnaval, Le Spectre de la Rose, Le Festin, and Les Sylphides with Vatslav Nijinsky, Tamara Karsavina, Maria Piltz and Lydia Kyasht.
1914
1914
Isadora Duncan stays in Deauville.
1927
1927
On August 23 and 25, 1927, the famous Anna Pavlova danced on the stage of the Casino Theatre in Deauville.
1928
1928
The Theatre Casino Barriere hosts Loïe Fuller’s company.
1932
1932
Theatre Casino Barriere presents a dance recital by Alicia Alanova, as well as shows by Alexandre and Clotilde Sakharoff.
1947
1947
Roland Petit performs in Deauville.
1949
1949
The Ballets du Marquis de Cuevas, under the direction of Bronislava Nijinska, performed thirteen summer seasons in Deauville.
1961
1961
Deauville was the first city to offer a stage to the young star dancer of the Kirov’s (Mariinsky) Theater, after his escape from the USSR. Two months after his “jump to freedom” Rudolf secured his first contract in the West. He made his debut in Deauville during a Gala Charity Performance commemorating the city’s centenary, on August 12, 1961.
He returned to Deauville 30 years later, on September 7, 1991, to conduct the Normandy orchestra.
2018
2018
Russian Ballet Returns To Deauville (2018, 2019)
After a long absence, the stars of ballet returned to the historic stage of the Casino Barrière Theater for an extraordinary performance, featuring soloists from the Bolshoi, Mariinsky, and Stanislavski & Nemirovich-Danchenko Theaters, alongside leading European balletcompanies and a renowned American choreographer. The artistic program was curated and directed by Sergei Filin, former Director of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow (2011–2016).
events
DREAM TEAM
  • Natalia
    Osipova
    Jury member, mentor
    Principal dancer at The Royal Ballet, London
    Former principal dancer at the Bolshoi Theatre
    Guest artist with American Ballet Theatre, the Metropolitan Opera House, and the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
  • Maria
    Kochetkova
    Jury member, mentor
    Former principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet
    Guest artist with the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, American Ballet Theatre (New York), Rome Opera Ballet, and Tokyo Ballet
  • Sebastian
    Kloborg
    Jury member, mentor
    Choreographer, performer, and former dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet
  • Jacopo
    Tissi
    Jury member, mentor
    Principal dancer at Dutch National Ballet
    Former principal dancer at the Bolshoi Theatre
    Guest principal dancer at La Scala Ballet
  • Osiel
    Gouneo
    Jury member, mentor
    Principal dancer at the Bavarian State Ballet
  • Charles
    Yoshiyama
    Jury member, mentor
    Principal dancer at Zurich Ballet
    Former principal dancer at Houston Ballet
  • Maude
    Sabourin
    Jury member, mentor
    Principal dancer at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
    Former principal dancer at Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
  • Melih
    Mertel
    Jury member, mentor
    Dancer at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
    Former dancer with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Washington Ballet, and Istanbul State Ballet
  • Arthus
    Raveau
    Jury member, accompanist pianist for dance classes
    First soloist at the Paris Opera Ballet
    Composer and pianist
  • Maria
    Gonzalez
    Maria Gonzalez is a dancer and choreographer, trained in classical ballet before exploring contemporary dance. She has collaborated with renowned companies such as Bayerische Staatsballett and Wayne McGregor’s company.
creators
  • Veronika
    Bogatyreva
    Veronika Bogatyreva Creator and producer specialized in working with global historical and cultural heritage. Working experience in government relationships, public policy, social and media communications in Europe, Russia, Ukraine. Creator of Deauville sur Pointes, responsible for concept and program development, administrative and public relations.
  • Inna
    Ouvaroff
    Inna Ouvaroff is a director, theatre director, founder of the Ecole russe des arts in Paris, and producer of artistic projects.
  • Natalia
    Gunderina
    Natalia Gunderina is an experienced entrepreneur, producer, and founder of Karmatravel, a luxury travel and event curation project. At Deauville sur Pointes – Le Grand Week-End, she is responsible for sponsorship and VIP sales, ensuring an exclusive experience for high-profile attendees.
  • Garrett
    Smith
    Jury member, mentor
    American choreographer and performer
    Has created works for Teatro alla Scala, Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, New York City Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Bordeaux National Ballet
With the support of the City of Deauville
Alors on danse
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