Foyer de la Danse

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Foyer de la danse à l'Opéra de la rue Le Peletier , painting by Edgar Degas, 1872

The Foyer de la Danse is a foyer in the Opéra Garnier that became famous for paintings by Edgar Degas .

history

The artist foyer, equipped with ballet bars and mirrors, is located directly behind the opera stage. It was important in the 19th century as a meeting place for theater subscribers and the dancers of the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris they sponsored . Several dance paintings by Edgar Degas are set in this room, and some ballets inspired by them were created.

Today the Foyer de la Danse is only a rehearsal stage. It will also be opened to the main stage during the parade .

literature

  • Horst Koegler, Helmut Günther: Reclams Ballettlexikon , Stuttgart, Reclam, 1984, ISBN 3-15-010328-2