Benjamin Millepied

Benjamin Millepied is a renowned French dancer, choreographer, and director, best known for his innovative contributions to ballet and contemporary dance. He gained widespread recognition as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and for choreographing the ballet featured in the film "Black Swan," which earned an Academy Award. Millepied has also founded dance companies and worked to promote dance education. In addition to his performance career, he served as the director of the Paris Opera Ballet, where he introduced new works and modernized the company. His passion for dance continues to influence the art form globally.