I'm interested in films, in directing. Benjamin Millepied directfilminterest Change image and share on social
Directing is very close to choreography; you deal with space, time, emotions, lighting, making beautiful images. Benjamin Millepied beautifulchoreographyclose Change image and share on social
I did grow up in France, and even though I didn't go to the school or dance with the Paris Opera Ballet, I absorbed similar ideas in my training. I understand the scale of a big company. I danced for one for almost 20 years. Benjamin Millepied absorbballetbig share on social
Most dancers have no awareness of how they look; half of them think they're fat. There is anorexia in the ballet world; there are those things. Benjamin Millepied anorexiaawarenessballet Change image and share on social
I was born in France. I grew up in Africa. Benjamin Millepied africabearfrance Change image and share on social
Nowadays I actually cook Italian-style food more than French heavy sauces. I make a good salad, some great roasted vegetables, grilled fish. I'm crazy about L.A. because at the farmers' market you find all kinds of wild mushrooms. Benjamin Millepied cookcrazyfarmer share on social
'Swan Lake' is the most difficult thing to portray for a female ballet dancer; it really requires such specific qualities of articulation, agility, strength, and the arm work is something that takes a lot of training. Benjamin Millepied agilityarmarticulation share on social
