How did you get into dance?

I dreamt of being a dancer from a very young age. I started dancing at the age of five. When I was nine, I followed my teacher’s advice and joined the Saint-Brieuc dance conservatory in Brittany to study ballet dance, modern jazz and contemporary. However, my family has intellectual roots, so I met expectations and studied law for six years. During this period, every single year, something brought me back to stage life, like a clip or a choreography project… Dance kept coming back to me, like a boomerang.

At the age of twenty-three, when I was just starting out as a jurist with an auction house, I had a chat with a dance teacher, and something clicked. I decided to listen to my instincts and drop everything to join a multi-disciplinary dance school, where we tried our hand at a wide range of styles, such as hip-hop, advertisements and dance hall. I rapidly started to work on a number of very different scenes. I gained experience with television studios, participated in the opening ceremony for the Olympic games in Paris in 2024, joined tours for luxury brands around the world, danced in a contemporary opera and worked for Disney. And then I found out about the Crazy Horse Paris audition. I had never danced cabaret style and had never even seen the Totally Crazy show, but my imagination seemed to know what the place was like. I threw the dice of destiny again, and found that doors opened in front of me.

How did you get your stage name?

Brio is a French slang term meaning “she shines out from the rest!” and refers to my dual qualifications. But the word also harks back to my roots in Brittany. I was born in Saint-Brieuc, and the locals are called Briochins and Briochines!  I love the sound of it. I also love the fact that the name ends in an o, which gives it a Spanish-style masculine feel. Mindset does what it says on the tin. I like using my mind, so it works well for me. I am free-spirited, enjoy exploring, and am prepared to go my own way.

What kind of woman are you when you’re on stage at Crazy Horse Paris?

The stage allows me to express my naturally extroverted side, while highlighting the more sensitive aspects I tend to mask in my daily life. I can give full reign to my emotions when I perform.

What message do you aim to convey to the public when you dance at Crazy Horse Paris?

I love the commitment. I now think that I can send out a hard-hitting message to people by dancing on the Crazy Horse Paris stage. When I’m on stage, I portray a free, empowered, woman, who decides how she shows herself to the world. At a time when fundamental women’s rights are being reconsidered in many countries, I can stand tall and defend our rights. By performing on stage here every single evening, I represent the face of free women.

What do you think is the magic Crazy Horse Paris ingredient that has ensured its success for the last seventy-five years?

High standards. Crazy Horse Paris is constantly looking for new team members, both performers and technical staff, in order to produce an ever more precise and top-notch show. Don’t forget the place itself, which is a sort of boudoir decorated in red velvet, and the famous lighting, creating a unique setting with a strong cultural identity.

Do you have any personal rituals before you go on stage?

Yes, I have a couple! I do a few abdominal exercises, and I put some peppermint oil on the back of my hand. The fresh scent really picks me up.

Why were you allocated the lead role in the Vestal’s Desire number?

I think it’s because of the energy I send out. I create a sort of passive power in Vestal’s Desire. My feet don’t move, and the whole number is based on my undulating hip movements, which kind of hypnotise the audience. The artistic concept is pretty simple, which allows me to transmit my intense internal vibes to the viewers.

What makes you particularly proud to be a Crazy Horse Paris dancer?

Career-wise, I am proud to be part of such a demanding show, and work alongside other artists, whom I greatly admire. On a more personal note, I am proud to be part of the legacy of such a mythical theatre, with strong historical roots and a commitment to women’s rights.

Could you describe femininity in three words?

Wild. Powerful. Intelligent.

Which number in the Totally Crazy show do you think is the most mesmerizing?

I absolutely adore Rougir de désir for the strong graphic impact and shadow play. The number is almost carefree, in a very touching way, and the flighty gestures are set to impress. I am also fascinated with Lay Laser Lay, which embodies a sort of extreme wild, untameable and empowered femininity.

Photos: Paul Morel