Repetto - rouge

Repetto

A window in homage to George Balanchine's work in three acts "Jewels,"

inspired by the gems of Van Cleef et Arpels.

Repetto

22, rue de la Paix

75002, Paris

 

Repetto - une réflexion

Repetto

The reflection here belies the upscale street of Rue de la Paix.  

Perhaps the black and white image gives it a less polished look, 

but I can assure you that the rent here would be quite high.

Repetto

22, rue de la Paix

75002, Paris

Métro Opéra

Repetto en hiver

Repetto


It is always a treat to see the Repetto windows on Rue de la Paix 
with crystal chandeliers and wall of mirrors.  
The snow-flocked trees frame the ballet scene vignettes.


By January 7, the windows will have a heap 
of once-worn pale pink pointe shoes to announce Les Soldes.

Repetto

22, rue de la Paix

75002, Paris

Rue Mouffetard - les danseurs du dimanche

The Sunday dancers 

of Rue Mouffetard

To the familiar tunes of Christian Bassoul the regulars take center stage.


Always have a song in your heart 
and dance like no one is looking 

Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier

75005, Paris

Métro Censier-Daubenton

 

Palais Garnier - Repetto

What little girl would not want the 

beautiful tuille attire of a French ballerina?

The gift shop at Palais Garnier is one of my favorite stops, 

for taking photos, for people-watching, and for dreaming of sugar-plums.

Palais Garnier

8, rue Scribe

Place de l'Opéra

75009, Paris

 

Rue Mouffetard - les danseurs

Rue Mouffetard

Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard 

in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance 

to the music of Christian Bassoul.  

 

It is easy to spot the regulars, 

whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine. 

 

All are welcome to participate 

so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, 

find your way to this charming experience and.... 

dance.

Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier

75005, Paris

Métro Censier-Daubenton

Palais Garnier - les danseuses de Noël

These graceful ballerinas dance under the Christmas tree of Palais Garnier's gift shop.  

What a view of the icy street below.

These handcrafted papier-mâché dolls are illuminated with the flick of a switch.

Palais Garnier is one of my favorite places in Paris,

 for the architecture, the music, the ballets and operas, the history, and...

the Phantom.

Palais Garnier

8, rue Scribe

Place de l'Opéra

75009, Paris

Dansant dans la rue

Dancing in the street

Rue Mouffetard

Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard 

in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance 

to the music of Christian Bassoul.  

It is easy to spot the regulars, 

whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine.  

All are welcome to participate 

so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, 

find your way to this charming experience and.... 

dance.

Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier

75005, Paris

Métro Censier-Daubenton

(joyeux anniversaire, Cherie)

Repetto - XI

La vitrine de Repetto

When I arrive in Paris, Repetto is one of my first stops,

not to buy the shoes, but to gaze at their window display.

My favorites are those with ballet tutus such as here.

Repetto

22, rue de la Paix

75002, Paris

Métro Opéra

Palais Garnier - The Grand Foyer

The opulence of Palais Garnier defies description.  This tourist shot does at least give one an idea of the scale and size of this Beaux-Arts opera house.  I will be returning here next week to feel the music in every crevice, to imagine the famous dancers who have graced her stage, to appreciate the barely-known architect who created her.

To me it is like so much of Paris.  One cannot truly grasp the whole with a single visit, and I want to see it again with the fresh eyes of my husband who will be making his first trip to Paris.  We will be there next week.

Virginia (Paris Through my Lens), a dear friend and fellow traveler to Paris, sent me a link to this marvelous 25 minute documentary on the story and building of Palais Garnier.  I think that you will not be able to stop once you start.

bon weekend

Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009, Paris

(For more Weekend Reflections, click here for James' wonderful collection of participants)

Dancing in the street

Every Sunday at the foot of Rue Mouffetard, there is a joyous singing and dancing in the street.  In January, the not-quite-French girl with the red coat had a full dance card while I snapped away.

I will be back there shortly to clap and sing to the sounds of the accordion.  Join me!

Rue Mouffetard

Next to Église Saint-Médard

Métro Censier-Daubenton

75005 Paris 

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Repetto VIII

Dansez!

Repetto's window on Rue de la Paix is always on my list,

and the petite souris did not disappoint.

Dance, with all the joie de vivre in your heart

"Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals." -- Charles Baudelaire

Repetto
22, rue de la Paix
75002 Paris

Repetto VII

A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to Repetto on Rue de la Paix. Although there was an expectation of an exquisite display*, the single poster of Danseuse Étoile, Marie-Agnès Gillot, features a beautiful and talented ballerina.

Although the tickets are très cher, I would love to see a ballet at Palais Garnier, just down the street.

Repetto

22, rue de la Paix

* previous posts of the window seen here and here.

Les danseuses - Palais Garnier

On the marble steps in this beautiful opera house, we found these petite dancers lighting the way.

How sweet are they?

Ballerine en Rouge - reflection

The December windows at Repetto on Rue de la Paix, almost in the shadow of Palais Garnier, were stunning with three ballet costumes. I took many photos and will share the other two costumes in later posts. It was not until I began to read and translate the silver wording that I discovered the following:

Jewels is a ballet from George Balanchine in three acts which premiered in 1967 in New York. Each ballet is represented by a gem:

Emerald, set to the music of Gabriel Fauré, evoking Paris and Opera, birthplace of romantic dance in France.

Diamond, is the classic Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky and a hommage to Marius Pelipa at the Kirov Ballet.

Ruby, which is set to the music of Igor Stravinsky, recalls the dynamism and vivacity of musical comedies in NYC.



Repetto
22, rue de la Paix


For more weekend reflections go to James' Newtown Area Photo.

Repetto, pour tout le monde

Repetto,

known the world over for its ballet shoes,

also makes les chaussures for women of all ages, men, and children.