Here in Monte Carlo we are preparing for Les Nuits De La Dance. There are three programs and three choreographers for the shows on the Terrace of the Casino. The first program has choreographers, Johan Inger, Marco Goecke, and Jean-Christophe Maillot. The second program is Maillot’s Romeo et Juliette, which PNB premiered in Seattle this past season. And the third program is Altro Canto - Part 1 & 2. Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo performed Part 1 in San Francisco earlier this year, and is currently in “creation” for part 2. I am so thrilled and excited to see all programs!!!! Here are some pictures that I’ve taken in the past week.

This is studio 1 @ Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. They can utilize this space for shows as well. And during creation they can visualize what will be on stage with the use of sets and things of that nature. I was sitting in the studio before a rehearsal started and the surroundings inspired me. It’s like a blank slate for creation.

Last night I went to the Cafe de Paris, which is adjacent to the Casino, with some new friends. I was told to go here by several people. We sat spoke about life and dance, and just enjoyed the scenery. If you ever go to Monte-Carlo, this is a place you should definitely visit.

This is right behind the Casino (the terrace), where they are already setting up the stage for Les Nuits De La Dance!!

This is actually what the dancers look at during the perfomances. It is the back of the Casino, but could easily look like the front because of it’s beauty!! More to come soon - there are adventures around every corner!