VIDEO: Paris Opera Dancers Tribute Frontline Workers With Performance From Home

By: Stephi Wild Apr. 21, 2020

With the help of French director Cédric Klapisch, the dancers of the Paris Opera have released a new video of themselves dancing, in their respective homes.

The video was created in honor of the people on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch the video!

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Cette initiative spontanée est le fruit de leur volonté d'exprimer leur profonde gratitude et leur soutien à tous ceux qui travaillent avec dévouement et courage pour nous protéger. @cedklap #LOPERACHEZSOI #operadeparis #balletoperadeparis #POB #restonscheznous #stayhome

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