Angelin Preljocaj is a renowned French dancer and choreographer of contemporary dance. Born on January 19, 1957, in Sucy-en-Brie, France, he has made significant contributions to the world of dance.
Preljocaj’s choreographic work is a unique blend of classical ballet and contemporary influence. In the early 1990s, he joined the repertoire of the Ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris, showcasing his talent and creativity. As a choreographer, he received the prestigious Prix Benois de la Danse in 1995, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field.
In December 1984, Preljocaj founded his own ballet company, which later became known as Ballet Preljocaj. The company found its permanent home at Pavillon Noir of Aix-en-Provence in 1996, where it continues to flourish.
Throughout his career, Angelin Preljocaj has created numerous compelling works, captivating audiences with his innovative and thought-provoking choreography. His artistic vision has made a significant impact on the contemporary dance landscape, and his contributions are truly noteworthy.
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Ballet Preljocaj, a leading French contemporary company, makes its local debut with a program that highlights the choreographic intelligence of artistic director Angelin Preljocaj. Angelin Preljocaj, artistic director of Ballet Preljocaj, regularly juxtaposes reinvigorated classics with original works. Preljocaj, who previously created the acclaimed suite Hommage to the Ballets Russes, now revitalizes Le Sacre du…
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Angelin Preljocaj is interested in the myths of antiquity as well as current events. Medea’s Dream allows him to penetrate inside the soul of a woman, to search for deeply buried desires and to pierce Medea’s unconscious beyond the myth: “Perhaps he exists, lurking in each of us, a “Medea complex” in this tendency to…
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For this project, Angelin Preljocaj brings together ten dancers from the Ballet Preljocaj and ten dancers from the Opera National de Bordeaux. This collaboration began in 2018 through a partnership between both companies, which resulted in the creation of Ghost that same year, an immersion in the world of Marius Petipa. It also led the…
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The first part of the show will be dedicated to a now classic choreography by Angelin Preljocaj, Annonciation. Created in 1995 to music by Vivaldi and Stéphane Roy, Annonciation tells, through the confrontation between the two interpreters, the story of the announcement and confrontation between the angel Gabriel and the virgin Mary. An event that,…
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Inspired by the character of Siddharta, Angelin Preljocaj offered in 2010 a new creation to the Paris Opera Ballet. The choreographer revisits the legend of this prince who became the ‘enlightened one’, or the Buddha, making a personal and free version, exploring the character’s path to asceticism and sacrifice in his quest for truth. Beyond…
