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On the backstage of the School Dance of National Opera in Paris

1 March 2013

For the first time TV cameras were authorised to film a school year in the heart of the Dancing school of the national Opera of Paris. This adventure is «SEEDS Of STARS» an unpublished documentary series of 6 x 26 minutes accomplished by Françoise Mary will be broadcast on ARTE April 21st and 28th on the occasion of the Tercentenary of the French School of dance. The Dancing school of the national Opera of Paris, founded 300 years ago, is a mythical place, by international reputation today. In September, 2011, it counts 130 pupils from 8 to 18 years old, carried by the same desire: to dance one day in the ballet Corps of the national Opera of Paris. Privileged witness, the camera accompanied them during the school year. The characters, they are the little ones who are already so determined; it is also the big ones, those who in their 16 are already professionals; it is their professors, often principal dancer, as well as all those who watch over this separate world. This column of the School composed in six episodes reveals the amazing mechanics of precision which is going to drive the pupils near the Corps de ballet.

John Hardy, the history of successful jewelry

21 October 2011

THE COMPANY John Hardy is the luxury handmade jewelry brand founded on a synergy between designers and artisans who create objects of beauty in an environment of respect for people and the natural world. The company's signature collaboration between designers and artisans yields jewelry that unites ...

Jackie Kennedy, money and power

29 September 2011

Jackie Kennedy is an eternal fashion icon. It is an inspiration for all of us from clothing, looks and, mostly, attitude. Many of us could heard of her destiny as First Lady, wife of John Kennedy. There are much more to know, though, about ...

Marlene Dietrich, controversial destiny

29 September 2011

Many of you certainly heard of Marlene Dietrich. But, how many of you knew her real life? Let's take a look inside! Marlene Dietrich was born at Schoneberg, Berlin in 1901 but it is a well kept secret for so many years because she ...

First police woman, first female uniform

16 September 2011

Nowadays, a police woman in service is not such a big deal. But, think at the early 1900’s where women did not have many jobs, mostly the ones that were created especially for men. Alice S. Welles accepted as police woman: Being a minister in Kansas, ...

How all started for Swarovski

16 September 2011

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly-invented machine for cutting and polishing crystal jewelry stones. From this beginning that revolutionised the fashion world, Swarovski has grown to be the world’s leading producer ...