Romeo & Juliet Suite
Benjamin Millepied
In 2024, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting the Dubai Opera for the presentation of Romeo & Juliet Suite by Benjamin Millepied.
With his production, Benjamin Millepied offers a contemporary vision of Prokofiev’s masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. The choreographer navigates between cinema, dance and theatre, reinterpreting Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as young adults in an urban environment where social norms prevent them from living their love story. On stage and off, the plot unfolds in Los Angeles thanks to a unique projection system. Certain tableaus are broadcast in real time from unexpected places the theatre and backstage. Filmed live, the dancers pass from stage to screen.
Each performance features a different cast, highlighting diverse couples – male/female, male/male, female/female – making this version of Romeo and Juliet a universal celebration of love. Benjamin Millepied thus presents the mythical tale through a modern and original prism, further embellished by Prokofiev’s music.
© Josh Rose
“This production creates a comprehensive artistic experience while echoing current social issues, all with a cast that changes night by night.”
-Benjamin Millepied
Photo : Romeo & Juliet Suite – Benjamin Millepied © Josh Rose
“This production creates a comprehensive artistic experience while echoing current social issues, all with a cast that changes night by night.”
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About the artist
Benjamin Millepied
Van Cleef & Arpels has been working alongside choreographer Benjamin Millepied and his dance troupe, L.A. Dance Project, since 2012. This collaboration has given rise to several choreographic works, including Gems, a contemporary ballet trilogy (2013-2016). In 2018, the Maison again supports Benjamin Millepied for the creation of Romeo & Juliet Suite. In 2022, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels renews this partnership by presenting Be Here Now in Paris and Los Angeles.