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Thomas Docquir becomes first Belgian étoile dancer at Paris Opera Ballet

award · 2026-06-22

Thomas Docquir, a 28-year-old dancer, was named an étoile (star dancer) at the Paris Opera Ballet on June 21, following a performance of La Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille. He is the first Belgian dancer to achieve this rank in the company's history.

Key facts

  • Thomas Docquir is 28 years old.
  • He was named étoile on June 21.
  • The announcement followed a performance of La Bayadère.
  • The performance took place at the Opéra Bastille.
  • Docquir is the first Belgian dancer to become an étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Docquir

Institutions

  • Ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris
  • Opéra Bastille

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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