Benjamin Millepied: news, projects and performances

Benjamin Millepied is a choreographer, director and former principal dancer who became widely known after choreographing the film Black Swan. He founded the L.A. Dance Project and has worked with top ballet companies and film directors. On this tag page you’ll find the latest news, interviews, show reviews, and updates on his creative projects.

Why follow Millepied? He blends classical ballet with contemporary ideas and often moves between stage, film and visual art. That means stories here range from tour dates and new ballets to film collaborations and behind-the-scenes reports. If you care about choreography that crosses genres, this tag will save you time finding the most relevant updates.

What you can expect from our coverage: quick show alerts, short profiles of new works, casting news, festival appearances and any major collaborations. We also link to ticket sources, trailers and official company pages so you can act fast when performances are announced. Expect concise, practical posts that tell you what happened and why it matters.

Quick facts

Here are some fast facts to get you started: he trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School; he danced with the New York City Ballet; he founded L.A. Dance Project; he choreographed Black Swan; he has staged work internationally. Those highlights explain why his name appears across film and dance coverage.

If you want timely alerts, set up a Google Alert for Benjamin Millepied, follow L.A. Dance Project and Millepied’s official social accounts, and subscribe to newsletters from major theatres and festivals. For tickets, check venue websites, major ticketing platforms and the dancer or company pages we link to in articles.

How to watch and what to look for

Live performances remain the best way to experience Millepied’s work because choreography lives in movement. But recorded shows and trailers are increasingly available: look for company YouTube channels, streaming platforms that host dance, and festival on-demand programs. When watching, notice how he uses space, music and film-tech elements — he often mixes scenic design and cinematic pacing into stage work.

Want to dig deeper? Read interviews that explain his process, watch rehearsal clips for a peek at how ideas develop, and check composer and designer credits to understand the team behind each piece. We curate those links here so you can explore without searching everywhere.

If you’re a student or a dancer, use this tag to track workshops, casting calls and any masterclasses he leads. For casual readers, our short reviews and news updates give a clear sense of whether a show or film is worth your time.

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