Curriculum Vitae

François Petit Ballet Master F

Experience Bio

2006-14 Ballet Master Name François Petit Opernhaus, Zürich Born 24th March 1973 During 8 years, has been participating actively to the function- Age 41 ing of the Company. Relationship Single Providing daily class and rehearsals, assisting both Director/ Nationality French Choregrapher in every of their creations. Assisted personally some of the most important Choregra- Languages Français, English, Deutsch, Español phers of today (Mac Gregor, Lee, Lightfoot, Hauert etc…) Education Conservatoire National Supérieur de Has worked very closely with Heinz Spoerli. Being responsi- Musique et de Danse de ble from many of his projects. Phone +41 79 473 58 21 Have a range of knowledge going from pure classical Ballet to most important choreographers of the 20th Century Email [email protected] (Balanchine,Kilian, Forsythe, Ek…) and as well the new generation as mentioned above. Has been working with many different international compa- nies for setting pieces (, , Europa) Lately has also worked with some publicity agencies (eqal.ch for example), filming commercials in collaboration with Skills Photographer Francesco Carozzini. Also some Art projects presentations such as Volvo Art Sessions… He has a very clear eye for dancers potential and talent. Inspiring coach. In contact with some of the Main Ballet Master 2001-14 most talented today’s choreographers, knows Junior Ballet Zürich how to program a season. Created the Junior Ballet of the Zürich Ballet, on a common idea and project for Heinz Spoerli. His extensive network of manager and touring This young company could be proud of performing in 12 agencies to promote the company on the different countries, and formed many young dancers which international scene. are all in professional companies today.

1997-02 Teacher Schweizerisches Ballet Berufsschule

Responsible of the last upper class, which will make the link to the creation of the Junior Ballet. Being responsible of Interests & Hobbies setting Ballets of H.Spoerli for the end of year Performance. He enjoys sports, cycling, swimming, running, triathlons, tennis and skiing, because they push 1996-06 First Soloist Zürich Ballet the boundaries of his limits.

Danced all the roles from Classical repertoire, 20th century He truly loves music, from the most renowned choreographers, and of course many new creations. And classical composers to contemporary and pop toured with Company over the whole world, in more than 45 music, taking him on a dreamlike journey with their countries. Principal roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo and sounds. Cooking draws his creativity and sensitivi- Juliet, Sleeping Beauty… ty to mix and discover different flavors, spices and G.Balanchine, W.Forsythe, J.Kilian, Mat Ek, H.Van Manen… aromas.

He also has a passion for cinema, travelling and Eierbrechtstrasse 39, (8053) Zürich - Switzerland. Tel +41 79 473 58 21 immersing in new cultures. www.francoispetit.pro · [email protected] Curriculum Vitae

François Petit Ballet Master F

Experience (cont.) References

Appeared as Guest in many different companies in Heinz Spoerli and abroad and participated in many International Gala, such Choreographer and Ballet Director as Melnikoff’s Gala des Etoiles over four continents In 1996 nominated best rising Dancer by German press. Hans Focking Manager 1993-96 First Soloist of Ballet Deutsche Oper am Rhein Peter Marshel Hired by Heinz Spoerli as a First Soloist at age 20, for the Manager purpose of creating his Puck in his Midsummernights- dream, a production that will be bought by more than a Ben Van Cauwenbergh dozen companies.And has been filmed and broadcasted Choreographer and Ballet Director on Arte over a 10 years period. This being the start of a long collaboration with Heinz Spoerli. Martin Schläpfer During these three seasons, danced a wide range of style Choreographer and Ballet Director and has been nominated best dancer by international Press Started a working relationship with H. Focking, leading to Brigitte Lefèvre Solos created especially for him and being later integrated Artistic Director of Paris Opera. in Introdans repertoire. Pierre Moutarde 1991-93 Half Soloist Theater General Director. Konijnklijk Ballet van Vlaanderen Alexander Pereira Under Director Robert Denvers danced rapidely leading General Director Scalla di Milano. roles in ballets from Balanchine, Nureyew’s Don Quichotte, Giselle, and creations. Sol Leon Choreographer. Formation, Diploms & Awards Wayne Mac Gregor Choreographer and Ballet Director. Winner of many first prizes in competition on France, but also on an International Level such as: Douglas Lee Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de 1987-91 Choreographer. Danse de Paris

· First prize at unanimity of the class of Maître Attilio Labis Thomas Hauert · Anatomy Choreographer & Company Director. · Music · Ballet & Music history Agnes Letestu, Aurélie Dupont Etoiles of Opera de Paris. 1990 Varma Competition Nils Christie 1990 Paris Competition Choreographer.

1991 Osaka Competition Noah Gelbert Forsythe Foundation. 1991-93 Luxemburg Competition Aurélie Cayla, Ivan dubreuil, Ken Ossola Kilyan Foundation. Eierbrechtstrasse 39, (8053) Zürich - Switzerland. Tel +41 79 473 58 21 www.francoispetit.pro · [email protected] Edward Clug Choreographer.