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In 2025, the Acad\u00e9mie Princesse Grace<\/strong> celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, reaffirming itself as one of the world\u2019s most prestigious dance schools. Established in 1975 at the initiative of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III, the Academy was entrusted to Marika Besobrasova, who transformed it into an international benchmark.<\/p>\n

Excellence in Training<\/h3>\n

Starting on 8 September 2025<\/strong>, 53 students aged 13 to 18, representing 19 nationalities, will resume classes. The four-to-five-year training program combines classical, contemporary, and character dance with courses in composition, music, physical preparation, and dance history, alongside distance academic education.<\/p>\n

The permanent faculty includes Lisa Jones, Carsten Jung, Thierry Sette, Roland Vogel, Olivier Lucea, and Gioia Masala<\/strong>, with academic supervision by Val\u00e9rie Projetti<\/strong>. The curriculum is further enriched by workshops and masterclasses with renowned teachers and choreographers such as Yannick Boquin, Goyo Montero, Yoko Ichino, Grigory Chicherin<\/strong>, and many more.<\/p>\n

A Year of Celebrations<\/h3>\n

To mark this anniversary, the Academy presents a calendar filled with highlights:<\/p>\n

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    19 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 celebratory performance at the Salle Prince Pierre<\/strong> of the Grimaldi Forum, featuring works created in recent years by leading international choreographers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    26\u201328 March 2026<\/strong> \u2013 participation in the Impr\u00e9vus<\/strong> at the Atelier des Ballets de Monte-Carlo, in collaboration with the Pavillon Bosio, where young choreographers and set designers will work together on the theme of education.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    19\u201320 June 2026<\/strong> \u2013 annual gala at the Salle Garnier<\/strong> of the Op\u00e9ra de Monte-Carlo, with guest choreographers reinterpreting the ballet classic Giselle<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Young Artists on the World Stage<\/h3>\n

    The Academy\u2019s excellence is reflected in the international achievements of its students. In 2024, five graduates joined prestigious companies such as Ballett Dortmund<\/strong>, the Birmingham Royal Ballet<\/strong>, the Stuttgart Ballet<\/strong>, the Semperoper Ballett Dresden<\/strong>, and the Ballet de l\u2019Op\u00e9ra National de Paris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    With a curriculum that blends tradition and innovation, the Acad\u00e9mie Princesse Grace<\/strong> carries forward the vision of its founders: training outstanding dancers ready to shine on stages worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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