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    Benjamin Millepied

    Benjamin Millepied

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Covers

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    Records

    Benjamin Millepied's career is marked by a series of impressive achievements. He is one of the few dancers to have been a principal at the New York City Ballet and then go on to direct the Paris Opera Ballet, a testament to his versatility. His choreography has been performed by the world's leading companies, and his work on Black Swan helped bring ballet to a wider audience.His ability to bridge the worlds of classical ballet and contemporary film has set him apart. He has been honored by the French government, and his influence on modern choreography is undeniable. He continues to be a sought-after collaborator, and his legacy is still being written.

    Benjamin Millepied receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters

    French Ministry of Culture·2013

    Awarded for his contributions to the arts.

    Magazine Covers

    Dance Magazine

    2011-04-01

    The New Visionary

    Vogue

    2011-01-01

    The Choreographer and the Actress

    Records & Feats

    First choreographer to direct a feature film for a major studio

    Historic First·2021

    Directed 'Carmen' for Sony Pictures Classics.