Alliance Française de Singapour’s exhibition pays tribute to legendary ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev with a physical showcase of his costumes and past works. 

In need of an adventure away from home during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) the next four weeks? Consider making a trip down to Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise de Singapour to experience and appreciate French cultural arts and dance &mdash; ballet in particular.

For the first time ever, the non-profit educational and cultural organisation will be showcasing the legacy of respected&nbsp;ballet dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev &mdash; the greatest male ballet dancer of his time &mdash; through a private collection of his prot&eacute;g&eacute;, Charles Jude.

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The exhibition will be open to the public from 15 July to 15 September and will feature 14 iconic costumes of Nureyev&rsquo;s from his signature ballets Swan Lake, La Bayad&egrave;re, and more, as well as 49 unpublished photographs. Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise de Singapour has also planned a series of workshops, films, and talks to further educate Singaporeans on the art of dance and French culture.

Rudolf Nureyev. Courtesy of the Charles Jude private collection.

&ldquo;It is an honour to be able to showcase this exquisite collection from one of the most influential figures in ballet to Singapore. Dance, and ballet specifically, is hugely important to France&rsquo;s cultural tapestry, and we are thrilled to be incorporating this into our&nbsp;French&nbsp;Excellence programming, which showcases French expertise and history to facilitate cross-cultural understanding,&rdquo; says Fabian Forni, Executive Director of Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise de Singapour.&nbsp;

Courtesy of Arron Teo Art

To check the schedule of events Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise de Singapour has planned for the exhibition, click <a href="https://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/dance#/">here</a>.

Immerse Yourself in the History of French Ballet with ‘DANCE: A Tribute to Rudolf Nureyev’

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