Two canceled ballets, one at the Palais Garnier and the other at the Opéra Bastille, disappointed and angry spectators… Since December 5, theParis Opera is in turmoil. The reason? The dancers, in full
strikerefuse to give the scheduled performances. It must be said that since 2023, negotiations between management and its leaders have been at an impasse, as France Info explains.
Everyone wants a “revaluation of time
specific preparation for all artistic activities”i.e. the time required “hairstyle, makeup, warm-up, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours per show”according to a CGT delegate. At present, in fact, “6 hours are taken into account in the artists’ remuneration each month”. But 30 would actually be carried out. The opportunity to look into the salary what these dancers earn each month.
What is the monthly salary of a dancer at the Paris Opera?
The salary of dancers at the Paris Opera can vary significantly depending on their status within the company. Depending on whether they are part of the ballet corpsif they are soloists or if they are principal dancers, their level of remuneration will not be the same. For the former, the salary can be around, at the very beginning of their career, around 1289 euros net as reported by Challenges in an article dating from 2020.
For the you soloedthe salary can be around 2500 euros net per month. Their salary is higher due to their greater responsibilities, but also varies with their experience and the productions in which they perform. Finally, when a dancer reaches the highest level at the Paris Opera, and he becomes
star, his salary fluctuates between 3.500 et
7.000 €, reports the site l’études.fr. A salary which also varies depending on the person’s career.
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What does the work of a dancer at the Paris Opera involve?
The work of a dancer at the Paris Opera is constant, and requires a engagement complet. It must also be daily, both mentally and physically. Dancers must be able to participate in numerous and varied shows: whether classic ballets like Giselle or Swan Lake or even contemporary creations. The pressure is strong, the internal competition is tough, and the very long days.
Most of the time, they begin with technical courses and warm-ups. They then continue with rehearsals lasting several hours to prepare for the shows. On performance evenings, dancers still have to perform on stage, which can make the days considerably longer. Generally speaking, it is a physical and very demanding jobwhich requires excellent physical condition and strict discipline.
