Benjamin Millepied's Site-Specific Romeo and Juliet Performance at Park Avenue Armory
Choreographer Benjamin Millepied presented 'Romeo and Juliet Suite,' a site-specific dance and film performance at New York's Park Avenue Armory from March 3 to March 21, 2026. The production was part of the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels festival. Millepied integrated cinematography and architectural elements, with camera operator Sebastien Marcovici capturing scenes throughout the venue's spaces. The work used Sergei Prokofiev's music and featured dancers from Millepied's L.A. Dance Project. The performance emphasized how architectural constraints inspired creative staging.
Key facts
- Benjamin Millepied choreographed and directed 'Romeo and Juliet Suite'
- The performance ran from March 3 to March 21, 2026 at Park Avenue Armory in New York
- It was part of the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels festival
- Cinematography by Sebastien Marcovici captured scenes in various locations within the venue
- Millepied emphasized architectural inspiration and integration of film elements
Entities
Artists
- Benjamin Millepied
- Sebastien Marcovici
- Renan Cerdeiro
- Shu Kinouchi
- Rachel Hutsell
- Daphne Fernberger
Institutions
- Park Avenue Armory
- L.A. Dance Project
- Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Locations
- New York City
- Manhattan