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Paris Opera Ballet on Strike

The ballet dancers at the Paris Opera's two stages have gone on strike. The performances of "Paquita" and "Play", the latter choreographed by Swede Alexander Ekman, have been cancelled, writes Le Monde.

Paris Opera Ballet on Strike

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Seven of the world's best wheelchair dancers are opening the Paralympic Games in Paris. The choreography for a total of 170 dancers was created by Alexander Ekman.

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Alexander Ekman creates dance number for the Paralympics

The Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman is the artistic leader for a dance performance at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris on August 28, according to the Paralympics Committee's website. Over 150 dancers, including several professionals with disabilities, will bring the opening ceremony to life.

Alexander Ekman creates dance number for the Paralympics

They receive the Falstaff Prize

Directors Natalie Ringler and Benke Rydman are this year's Falstaff prizewinners. They will each receive 300,000 kronor as inspiration "for continued creation".

They receive the Falstaff Prize