Finale du Concours de Jeunes Chorégraphes - 1ère édition

Le Concours de Jeunes Chorégraphes, organisé en partenariat avec le Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux avec le soutien du Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, s’est déroulé le 24 avril 2026 à la Gare du midi de Biarritz.

At the present time, it is often difficult for a young classical/neoclassical choreographer to emerge or launch a creative project. Recruiting an ensemble of classical dancers available for several weeks to create a work, finding theatres and being programmed… these are activities all too often unattainable.

Therefore, over and beyond support for the emergence of young choreographers and new talents, one of the issues identified is the renewal of the ballet repertoire and the ensuring of its greater visibility amongst the profession, both in France and internationally.

To accompany the emergence of young choreographers, Charles Jude and Thierry Malandain have decided to set up a competition to identify, valorise and accompany for three seasons, two future talents by giving them the means to create for an ensemble of classical dancers and present their work to the public.

Another aim is also to help create an “inrush of air” and stimulate vocations that, up to now, did not dare to try their luck. 

The final goal is to accompany an “associate artist” to the Pôle de cooperation chorégraphique (choreographic cooperation centre) in order to prepare him or her to direct a Ballet (in artistic terms as well as team management, distribution, relationships with partners, search for funding, etc.).