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Victoria Dauberville Brings Classical Dance Beyond the Opera Stage in "Classique ?" at Théâtre Libre

other · 2026-10-20

Victoria Dauberville has built a following by taking classical ballet outside its usual settings, performing amid Antarctic ice and in front of Olympic athletes. Her viral videos are intended to demonstrate that the discipline is not confined to opera houses. In 2021, after dancing with several international companies, she went independent and began sharing her work on social media. That same independence carries into "Classique ?", a humorous and accessible conte that she describes as a freedom she claims for herself. The production runs at Théâtre Libre in Paris through 22 November. Dauberville discusses the project as the guest of Louise Dupont on the latest edition of "À l'Affiche", the France24 program. The episode was published on 20 October 2026 at 16:21 and modified at 16:22 the same day. A cover image credited to France24 accompanies the segment, which is distributed as YouTube video content requiring consent for audience-measurement and advertising cookies; a browser extension blocking the video player must be disabled or uninstalled to view it.

Key facts

  • Victoria Dauberville launched an independent career in 2021 after performing with several international companies
  • She shares her creations on social media, where her videos have gone viral
  • Her performances have taken place in Antarctic ice and before Olympic athletes
  • Her show "Classique ?" is described as a funny and accessible conte
  • "Classique ?" runs at Théâtre Libre in Paris until 22 November
  • She is the guest on "À l'Affiche", presented by Louise Dupont
  • The episode was published on 20 October 2026 at 16:21 and modified at 16:22
  • The cover image is credited to France24

Entities

Artists

  • Victoria Dauberville
  • Louise Dupont

Institutions

  • Théâtre Libre
  • France24
  • À l'Affiche
  • YouTube

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Antarctica

Sources