Kamel Ouali announces his return to “Star Academy” for a special promo The Sun King

We no longer present Kamel Ouali. For more than 23 years, the man who was the dance teacher of the “Star Academy” has become a respected choreographer in demand everywhere. Even if “Star Ac” remains the reference when he meets people in the street: “ I hear more and more about the musicals that people have seen. But Star Ac remains because I am the only teacher who did the first 8 seasons. I loved doing it, it's a program with great values. With the other teachers, as soon as we get together, it's like family.»

Wednesday on France 2, the series in 6 episodes «Ça It’s Paris!” will be launched with Alex Lutz, Charlotte de Turckheim and Nicolas Maury. A fiction which takes place in the world of cabaret and for which Kamel Ouali created the choreographies. “ It’s Dominique Besnehard who called me for the series. He had another cabaret in mind for the filming but when he came to Paradis Latin, he fell in love with it and the production decided to film there with many artists from the Paradis Latin troupe.“, he explains.

Kamel Ouali knows this cabaret well because he has been in charge of the magazine for 5 years when the owner Walter Butler contacted him: “ He invited me to see the show which was more of a ''sleeping beauty''. And when I knew he was going to put in the resources to produce a great review, I said yes. And we're a hit, it's full and there's a big waiting list. We managed to rejuvenate the clientele “, he admits.

While taking my son to see children's shows, I wanted to die!

Kamel Ouali

In addition to its adult magazine The Bird of ParadiseKamel Ouali created another show entitled My first cabaret aimed at a more family audience. “ I created this children's cabaret because I had a kid. So I took him to see children's shows and I admit that I felt a little like dying! He is 3 years old and he was happy but a lot of parents were sleeping in the room… After asking around, I realize that there has never been a family cabaret. I suggested it to Paradis Latin and it works really well. It's music they like with interactivity. There is French cancan and superheroes. They love it and their reactions are awesome.»

Finally, Kamel Ouali looks back on his notable visit to the “Star Academy” last week with exceptional paintings with Jennifer, Ebony and another in homage to Grégory Lemarchal. With incredible feedback! “It’s true that the feedback on social networks was rave, it’s super gratifying and adorable “, he admits. Enough for him to return in a more lasting way in the show? Kamel Ouali responds by delivering a scoop: “ Coming back to the show permanently is complicated with my schedule. But being a guest from time to time suits me very well. Anyway, I'll be back in two weeks to prepare the promo around the 'Sun King' which I'm in charge of.” Remember that the famous musical will return to the stage in 2025 for its 20th anniversary.