“Bal Impérial – Boléro” seamlessly blends an imperial waltz with Ravel’s mesmerizing Boléro. Created by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet, this work delves into the social and political roots of dance. The first segment, “Bal Impérial,” marks the bicentennial of Johann Strauss by juxtaposing Viennese music with Japanese percussion, all set in an evocative stage design and costumes by Tim Yip. The second segment, “Boléro,” revisits the 2013 choreography, presenting an intense, visceral dance to Ravel’s dramatic crescendo, enriched by artistic influences from Marina Abramović.

The musical “An American in Paris,” featuring music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, makes its Swiss debut in Geneva. Directed by Wayne Marshall and staged by Christopher Wheeldon, the show unfolds the tale of three artists enamored with the same muse in post-war bohemian Paris. Following its phenomenal success on Broadway and in London, the talented cast performs accompanied by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, promising a spectacular end of year with dazzling choreography and a Broadway ambiance.