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Béjart in the Grand Palais

1989: Béjart in the Grand Palais

For the bicentenary of the French Revolution, Maurice Béjart was a guest at the Grand Palais.

The 41 thrilling evening performances staged by the great choreographer under the title “dance in revolution” extended the popularity of ballet to audiences of thousands.

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Béjart's ballets ("Soir 3" news)

"1789. Et Nous". Choreography by Maurice Béjart. Paris, Grand Palais, 1989.

"1789. Et Nous". Choreography by Maurice Béjart. Paris, Grand Palais, 1989.

© Colette Masson / Roger-Viollet

Maurice Béjart at the Grand Palais for "La Danse en Révolution". Paris, April 17 1989.

Maurice Béjart at the Grand Palais for "La Danse en Révolution". Paris, April 17 1989.

© Colette Masson / Roger-Viollet