Dorothée Gilbert facts for kids
Dorothée Gilbert, born on September 25, 1983, is a very talented French ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer, also known as an Étoile, at the famous Paris Opera Ballet. This means she is one of the top dancers in the company, performing the main roles in many ballets.
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Becoming a Ballet Star
Dorothée started her ballet journey at a young age. She trained at top schools to become the amazing dancer she is today.
Early Training
- 1990-1995: Dorothée studied at the Toulouse National Conservatoire.
- 1995-2000: She then joined the prestigious Paris Opéra Ballet School.
- 2000: After her training, she joined the Corps de Ballet of the Paris Opéra. This is the group of dancers who perform together.
Climbing the Ranks
Dancers at the Paris Opéra Ballet can be promoted to higher ranks based on their talent and hard work. Dorothée quickly moved up:
- 2002: She was promoted to Coryphée. This is the first rank above the Corps de Ballet.
- 2004: She became a Sujet, a dancer who performs small solo parts.
- 2005: She was promoted to Première Danseuse. This is the highest rank before becoming an Étoile. Première Danseuses perform many important solo roles.
- 2007: Dorothée was named an Étoile (principal dancer) after a fantastic performance of the ballet Nutcracker. This is the highest honor a dancer can achieve at the Paris Opéra.
Amazing Awards
Dorothée Gilbert has received several special awards for her incredible dancing:
- 2002: She won the Prix du public de l’AROP. This is an award chosen by the audience.
- 2004: She received the Prix du Cercle Carpeaux.
- 2006: She won the Prix Ballet 2000 in Cannes, France.
- 2006: She also received the Prix Léonide Massine in Positano, Italy.
Famous Ballets and Roles
Dorothée Gilbert has danced in many famous ballets by different choreographers. She has performed leading roles in both classic and modern works.
Classic Ballets
- Giselle: She danced the main role of Giselle.
- La Sylphide: She performed the role of Effie.
- Paquita: She danced the main role.
- Swan Lake: She performed the challenging double role of Odette (the white swan) and Odile (the black swan).
- Cinderella: She danced as one of Cinderella's sisters.
- Don Quixote: She performed the role of Kitri.
- Nutcracker: She danced as Clara.
- Raymonda: She performed the main role.
- Sleeping Beauty: She danced the main role.
Other Important Roles
- Ashton's La fille mal gardée: She danced as Lise in the first Paris Opéra production of this ballet.
- Balanchine's Jewels: She performed in the "Emeralds" and "Rubis" sections.
- Cranko's Onegin: She danced the role of Tatiana.
- Neumeier's La Dame aux camélias: She performed as Manon Lescaut and Prudence.
- Petit's Carmen: She danced as the Bandit woman.
Dancing Around the World
Dorothée Gilbert has traveled to many countries to perform with the Paris Opéra Ballet and other groups.
- 2001: She toured the USA.
- 2002: She performed in Brazil and Japan.
- 2003: She visited Japan and Cuba.
- 2004: She toured China.
- 2005: She performed in Tokyo, Japan.
- 2007: She returned to Japan for more performances.
- 2009: She toured Australia with the Paris Opéra.
- 2010: She performed in Japan again.
On Screen
- 2015: Dorothée appeared in the film Rise of a Star.
