Benjamin Millepied
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker born in Bordeaux in 1977.
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker born in Bordeaux in 1977. He became a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, founded L.A. Dance Project, and served as Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet from 2014 to 2016.
Early life and training
Millepied was born in Bordeaux in 1977 and trained in classical ballet in France before continuing his studies at the School of American Ballet in New York. His early training led to a professional career with the New York City Ballet.
Career with New York City Ballet
He joined the New York City Ballet in 1995, became a soloist in 1998, and a principal dancer in 2002. He also began creating choreography for the company and for other major ballet institutions.
L.A. Dance Project and later work
Millepied founded L.A. Dance Project in 2011 as a new platform for dance creation and performance. He later took on leadership at the Paris Opera Ballet and continued work in choreography and filmmaking.
Film and media projects
Millepied is widely known outside ballet for his work on Black Swan, where he choreographed and performed. He has also worked on film-related choreography and directed creative projects in other media.
Key facts
- Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker.
- He was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet from 2002 to 2011.
- He founded L.A. Dance Project in 2011.
- He served as Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet from 2014 to 2016.
- He is known for choreography on Black Swan and other film projects.
His work is relevant to Canadian readers through the international ballet and contemporary dance circuits, where companies, festivals, and artists in Canada often engage with choreography and performance trends shaped by figures like Millepied.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_MillepiedSupports: Birth date and place, New York City Ballet career, retirement, L.A. Dance Project, Paris Opera Ballet leadership, Black Swan, Dune choreography.
- L.A. Dance Project — https://ladanceproject.org/team-member/benjamin-millepied/Supports: Biography, training, New York City Ballet career, choreographic work, founding of L.A. Dance Project.
- Opéra de Paris — https://operadeparis.fr/artistes/benjamin-millepiedSupports: Birthplace and training, Paris Opera Ballet role.