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Available for touring from November 2024The Great Chevalier
Universally hailed as the Bad Boy of Folklore, M. Chevalier is the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg’s flamboyant new artistic director – and he will come to you for the first time with an exclusive solo performance! Renowned in dance industry for his expertise, bold artistic vision, and magnetic stage presence, M. Chevalier will perform among others the famous Pigeon Dance, an iconic classic from the company’s most celebrated ballet Josiane, the Country Girl, and offer a rare insight into his artistic mind and newest projects, followed by an exclusive autograph signing.
The Great Chevalier is an extraordinary evening of dance with the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg’s flamboyant artistic director, Mr Chevalier, and his elite team, to mark the 50 year anniversary of the company’s most famous ballet Josiane, the Country Girl. With The Great Chevalier, M. Chevalier going to visit all the important places that have contributed to the success of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg over the years.
About M. Chevalier:
M. Chevalier is universally celebrated as one of the most innovative and enigmatic figures in contemporary performing arts. As a world-renowned choreographer and director, he commands respect across multiple domains, including musicals, theatre, film, and ballet. Under his direction, the prestigious Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg has soared to new artistic heights, continually redefining excellence in the world of folk dance. Named one of the ten most interviewed ballet directors in 2024, he is also the founder of the alternative rock band Loulou and the Babies, which has acquired a passionate cult following since its inception, and he is an esteemed ten-time winner of the International Melodica Virtuosity Championship.
Watch impressions of Mr Chevalier’s recent appearance in the Musée National in Luxembourg
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Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg, Founders: Josephine and Claudine Bal
Concept and direction: Simone Mousset
Presentation by: Louis Chevalier, with the participation of Simone Mousset
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Set (element): Mélanie Planchard, in collaboration with Simone Mousset and Lewys Holt
Pigeon Dance music composed and recorded by: Maurizio Spiridigliozzi
Administration: Cathy Modert
Development (France): Les Indépendances
Thanks to: Renelde Pierlot, Les Indépendances, Cromot Maison d’artistes et de production
Collaboration Pigeon Dance (2018): Elisabeth Schilling
All dances presented are part of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg repertoire.