The Ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris turns to contemporary choreography with Empreintes, a programme presented at the Palais Garnier that brings together three artists from different backgrounds, united by a shared interest in the relationship between the body and the image. The evening marks the debut with the Paris company of the British duo Morgann Runacre-Temple and Jessica Wright. Their work emerges from the encounter between dance and cinematic language. A video camera enters the stage space and becomes part of the choreography, creating a shifting perspective between what unfolds live and its transformation on screen. Alongside their creation, the programme features a new work by Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau, known for a highly visual style that blends dance, theatre and cinematic imagery. In his piece for the Paris Opera, Morau reflects on the very world of ballet, turning familiar elements of dancers’ daily practice into choreographic material. Empreintes is part of the company’s 2025-2026 season under the direction of José Martinez, which alternates major classical repertoire with new commissions for contemporary choreographers. The evening at the Garnier reflects this approach: a space for experimentation where ballet engages with the visual aesthetics of the present.
