Eric Vu An and Opéra National de Paris Ballet School

Eric Vu-An joined the Ballet School of the Opéra National de Paris in 1974 and received most of his formal ballet education from the school. Then-director Claude Bessy invited young Vu-An to train at the school after spotting his unique talent. The school recognized Vu-An for his powerful and sensitive performances.

More about the Opéra National de Paris Ballet School

The Ballet School of the Opéra National de Paris was created by Louis XIV in 1713. The school still has a worldwide reputation for teaching ballet. In the past, it focused on recruiting students at a young age for their talent and training them through 18 years old, when they had to start their careers. The school has shifted towards a goal of enrolling artists with outstanding physical abilities and giving them both an education in ballet and a general education as well.

 

Sources:

Ballet School History, Opéra de Paris
Eric Vu An, MoBBallet
Paris Opera Ballet School, Christian de Portzamparc

Max Kreidl ’24