Company Spotlight
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo carries a glamorous lineage back to the legendary Ballets Russes era. Today, under choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, it is known for bold, contemporary takes on the classics. Think familiar stories told in a strikingly modern way.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1985 (reviving a historic legacy)
- Based in
- Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Style
- Contemporary and reimagined classics
- Home venue
- Grimaldi Forum and Opéra de Monte-Carlo
What Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is known for
- Reimagined classics by Jean-Christophe Maillot
- A Ballets Russes heritage
- A glamorous Monaco home
Notable figures
Over its history, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Jean-Christophe Maillot, Sergei Diaghilev (historic legacy).
How to see Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo performs at the Grimaldi Forum and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo in Monaco.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo perform include Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Giselle.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo known for?
It is known for bold, contemporary reimaginings of the classic ballets under choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot.
Where is Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo based?
It is based in Monaco and performs at the Grimaldi Forum and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
When was Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo founded?
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo was founded in 1985 (reviving a historic legacy) and is based in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Where is Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo based?
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is based in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and performs at Grimaldi Forum and Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo?
Notable figures connected with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo include Jean-Christophe Maillot, Sergei Diaghilev (historic legacy).