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Just watched the new broadcast Romeo & Juliet (France.tv), in the cast part, it said Paris was danced by Yannick Bittencourt. However, I think it was Daniel Stokes.

Anyone can give me a light? many thx. 

46 minutes ago, miliosr said:

The ranks of the male etoiles are thinner than they might have been under different circumstances because Josua Hoffalt resigned from the company while he was still in his 30s. So, with Bullion retiring soon and Ganio transitioning (in part) to character roles, that leaves only four other male etoiles. That should open up room at the top although I don't think Aurelie Dupont has any interest in elevating Francois Alu and Arthus Raveau to etoile status. Predictions: Pablo Legasa, Francesco Mura and the sujet Thomas Docquir are the most likely candidates to become etoiles.

Hoffalt was also born in 1984, so sad he had to retire so early.

However, (IMO) as the state budget being cut, Dupont might not promote any male PD, but just promote male sujet to PD. I share your sought that Alu has no chance get promotion during Dupont's domination, and I also think neither Legasa nor Mura is ready, so save some on paying is not too bad a choice.🤑

58 minutes ago, miliosr said:

Ganio's only 37 so I would put his retirement closer to 2026.

yes, my bad, miss typing. Thanks for point out.

Ganio was born in march (if my memory serves me well) 1984, so might be sometime summer 2026.

On 5/26/2021 at 7:17 PM, miliosr said:

There will be a wave of retirements in the next three years among the etoiles and premieres. If I have the ages right, etoiles Stephane Bullion, Alice Renavand, Emilie Cozette and Myriam Ould-Braham, and premieres Eve Grinsztajn, Florian Magnenet and Audric Bezard will all retire during that three year period.

I once made a list, birth year -- possible farewell year

Alice Renavand 1980--2022
Émilie Cozette 1981--2023
Myriam Ould-Braham 1982--2024
Dorothée Gilbert 1983--2025
Ludmila Pagliero 1983--2025
Laura Hecquet 1984--2026
Amandine Albisson 1989--2031
Valentine Colasante 1989--2031
Léonore Baulac 1990--2032

Stéphane Bullion   1980--2022 
Mathieu Ganio      1984--2026 
Mathias Heymann  1987--2029 
Germain Louvet     1993--2035 
Hugo Marchand     1993--2036 （Marchand was born in Dec, so I think 2036 ） 
Paul Marque           1997--2039 

And also Magnenet, Bezard, Grinsztajn all will retire in 2,3 years

14 hours ago, silvermash said:

Aurélie Dupont mentioned in an interview that Stéphane Bullion and Alice Renavand will leave next season but didn't say when

Many thanks.

I would very much like to see Bullion choose Bayadere or Giselle, he was great in both Solor and Albrecht, as  he is in such good condition, a proper classical full-length ballet shall do him justice. And I also hope Pagliero could be his partner. 

As to Renavand, I kind of think she might pick contemporay pieces, (most because I am not familiar with her in classical leading roles).

Just my humble idea.

Thx. 

I think there are still several pieces which left from last 2 seasons, like Raymonda, Mayerling, etc, hopefully,  they will hold on 22/23.

Appology first, just a bit off the topic, is there any news on Bullion's farewell? He was born in Feb, 1980, so his show should be no late in Oct, 2022. I wonder he will chose a regular full-length before july, or in oct, or like Pujol, has a special time at Défilé?