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A former "etoile" with the Paris Opera Ballet, he retired in 2009 following a 29-year career with the esteemed ensemble.
In Vienna however he took the reins of a company that had long played second fiddle to the opera.
However, with eight premieres in his first season as director, followed by exciting new works and guest appearances abroad, Legris has greatly raised the profile of the Vienna State Ballet, considered today to be one of the top companies in the world.
He has also performed at the opening of the traditional Vienna Opera Ball and in galas dedicated to his former mentor, star dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
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In Vienna however he took the reins of a company that had long played second fiddle to the opera.
However, with eight premieres in his first season as director, followed by exciting new works and guest appearances abroad, Legris has greatly raised the profile of the Vienna State Ballet, considered today to be one of the top companies in the world.
He has also performed at the opening of the traditional Vienna Opera Ball and in galas dedicated to his former mentor, star dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
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