ALORS ON DANSE
Deauville — 7, 8, 9 august 2026
CONCEPT
For three days, Deauville becomes an international stage dedicated to the art of dance, open to all ages. Conceived as a “ballet on holiday,” the event will stand out for its relaxed atmosphere, perfectly suited to Deauville’s summer seaside setting. The festival’s signature moment will be a gala bringing together international dance stars, followed by a classical ballet class on Deauville’s famous promenade, Les Planches, which will bring together internationally renowned ballet stars as well as dance enthusiasts of all ages and levels.
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.
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).
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).
2025
2025
The American choreographer Garrett Smith served as Artistic Director of the 2025 program, which brought together artists from the Dutch National Ballet, the Bayerisches Staatsballett, the Zurich Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and the Paris Opera Ballet.
In 2025, the festival further strengthened its international reach by introducing, for the first time, a competition for young dancers featuring participants from ten countries.
One of the highlights of this edition was the open-air classical ballet class held on Deauville’s famous Planches – a first in the city’s history, turning the urban space into an open stage and a gathering place for the international dance community.
In 2025, the festival further strengthened its international reach by introducing, for the first time, a competition for young dancers featuring participants from ten countries.
One of the highlights of this edition was the open-air classical ballet class held on Deauville’s famous Planches – a first in the city’s history, turning the urban space into an open stage and a gathering place for the international dance community.
creators
Deauville sur Pointes is a private and independent cultural initiative, founded by Veronika Bogatyreva and developed in collaboration with Natalia Gunderina and Inna Ouvaroff.
At the intersection of heritage preservation, cultural production, cultural diplomacy, and hospitality, the project proposes a new festival format bringing together international stars of classical dance, contemporary creation, and the art of living of Deauville.
At the intersection of heritage preservation, cultural production, cultural diplomacy, and hospitality, the project proposes a new festival format bringing together international stars of classical dance, contemporary creation, and the art of living of Deauville.
- Veronika
BogatyrevaFounder and concept producer of Deauville sur Pointes.
With a background in philosophy, she has extensive international experience in public affairs, cultural diplomacy and the development of cultural projects. Her work focuses on projects that connect historical heritage with the contemporary artistic and cultural landscape. Within Deauville sur Pointes, she oversees the strategic development of the project, the festival’s artistic vision, international partnerships and relations with cultural and private institutions. - Inna
OuvaroffCreative and Executive Producer of Deauville sur Pointes.
A film director, stage director, and art historian, she is the founder of the Russian School of Arts in Paris and a creative producer of artistic and cultural projects at the crossroads of cinema, theatre, and music. Within Deauville sur Pointes, Inna oversees the artistic direction of the festival’s projects. - Natalia
GunderinaProducer and founder of Karmatravel, with extensive experience in luxury hospitality, international partnerships and bespoke cultural events.
Within Deauville sur Pointes, she leads partnerships, patron relations and hospitality programmes for the festival.
With the support of the City of Deauville
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