Book « Etoile(s) » de Dorothée Gilbert - Cherche Midi

In this intimate book, beautifully illustrated by James Bort, prima ballerina Dorothée Gilbert opens up about her extraordinary career, from her beginnings at the Toulouse Conservatory to her appointment as a star dancer at the Paris Opera at the age of just 24, following a performance of The Nutcracker.

With moving sincerity, she looks back on her years of training, the sacrifices, doubts and injuries, but also the moments of grace and triumph. She also evokes the power of passion, the rigour of her work and the unwavering determination that led her to the top.

With its candid revelations and superb photographs, Étoile(s) is much more than an autobiography: it is a tribute to dance, perseverance and the inner light that guides every artist towards their dream.