Etoile
Dorothée Gilbert, the dazzling Etoile dancer of the Ballet of the Paris Opera, has conquered stages worldwide, embodying complex roles with a unique blend of grace and strength.
Born in Toulouse in 1983, the artist joined the Opera Ballet School in 1995 before entering the Ballet Corps in 2000. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Coryphée in 2002, Sujet in 2003, and Première Danseuse in 2005. Two years later, after an outstanding performance as Clara in Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker, she was named Étoile, marking the beginning of an international career that has taken her to San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Moscow, Tokyo, and Abu Dhabi.
A highly sensitive artist, portraying characters such as Kitri, Juliet, Giselle, and Cinderella, Dorothée Gilbert is now a leading figure in both classical and contemporary ballet. She is admired for her technique and expressiveness. A Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, she has received numerous accolades, including the AROP Prize in 2003, the Cercle Carpeaux Prize in 2004, and international awards such as Ballet 2000 and the Léonide Massine Prize in 2006.
Languages spoken: French and English
Photo credit: James Bort