Major Rendez-vous

9th July > 27th September 2009 NEW NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MONACO « ETONNE MOI ! » Serge Diaghilev et les Ballets Russes Chronological journey through the shows produced by Diaghilev between 1909 and 1929. 27th September 2009 14th EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAY The Ballets Russes and Monte-Carlo Many activities organised by the Department for Cultural Affairs.

4th December 2009 MONTE-CARLO OPERA Russian discoveries and other shows Several shows presented in association with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ballets de Monte-Carlo. 11th December 2009 MONTE-CARLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Tribute to Diaghilev - Shéhérazade First show in a series of concerts for the 2009/2010 season focusing on the repertoire of the Ballets Russes. 9th December 2009 > 3rd January 2010 MONACO DANCE FORUM (act 1) The Legacy of the Ballets Russes, A répertoire still alive today. 25 choreographers, 250 dancers and international artists brought together in Monaco to pay tribute to the Ballets Russes. Shows, installations, exhibitions, prize givings, the welcoming of junior companies, auditions, Master classes, training courses, workshops, conferences, meetings with the audience and screening cycles... ECOLE SUPERIEURE D’ARTS PLASTIQUES - PAVILLON BOSIO Scenographic journey on the subject of the Ballets Russes. MONACO AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES Dance and cinema Screenings of films about dance. 26th December 2009 > 3rd January 2010 THE BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO Creations and reproductions of great masterpieces from the repertoire of the Ballets Russes with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir of the Monte-Carlo Opera.

14th March > 6th April 2010 SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL Shows bringing together choreographers, composers, and visual artists. Partnership with the Rosella Hightower Ecole Supérieure de Danse in Cannes, the Ballets de Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. 27th March > 4th April 2010 THE BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO Shows presented in association with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Choir of the Monte-Carlo Opera and the Spring Arts Festival. 27th March > 16th April 2010 MONACO DANCE FORUM (act 2) The Spirit of the Ballets Russes: a group serving dance Presentation of hybrid shows born of the willingness of internationally renowned several artists to explore new areas together. 3rd July 2010 NUIT BLANCHE DE LA DANSE Dance Floor on the Place du Casino, in association with all Monaco’s cultural organisations. Street performances, balls, installations, concerts and screenings... 2nd > 25th July 2010 MONACO DANCE FORUM (act 3) Perpetuating the Ballets Russes: Monaco, welcoming place for new creations Over 20 creations commissioned and presented by the Monaco Dance Forum. ECOLE SUPERIEURE D’ARTS PLASTIQUES “Two pieces + 2” Four shows created as part of the Monaco Dance Forum by the ESAP of Monaco and the Berlin School of Art. THE BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO The Ballets make their forty five dancers available to international choreographers who have come to Monaco to create.