How can you describe your experience at Crazy Horse Paris?
My 5 years here were “out-of-this-world”! You can’t even put into words this experience or what it is like to express yourself within the Crazy Horse Paris’ environment and stage! It’s a completely different world here: it’s so unique, touching, empowering and powerful! My career shapes the women I am today… and for the rest of my life! As we say, “Once a Crazy Girl, always a Crazy Girl”, and I fully believe that!
What is your best memory here?
There are so many! We had some great times with the Crazy Girls backstage: every night there are funny things happening and I met incredible friends. But probably, one of the best memories is having the opportunity to dance the act “… But I Am a Good Girl”, I will never forget the moment I found out I was on the rehearsal schedule to learn it. It’s my favorite solo and that’s why I wanted to join the cabaret!
What is the main lesson you learnt here as a dancer?
To have fun! When I first arrived, I was very nervous, it is such an iconic company! But I think, you can work hard, strive for the best and still enjoy every moment and put fun in the priority. It is why we dance; it is because we love it!
What are you going to miss the most?
I will miss the fun that we have backstage for sure! But also, working daily with some incredible and inspiring people. But most of all, I will miss dancing my favorite one “… But I Am a Good Girl”!
What are you plans?
To keep being Crazy! I have dreams and goals I want to reach, and how I reach them it is part of the journey. I love the adventure: I would like to continue travelling the world. And I want to spend more time with my family and friends as it’s been a long time away.
To finish, I want to thank everyone, who have been a big part of this amazing journey!
Photos : Paul-Henri Pesquet, Rémi Desclaux
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“This series, captured using film cameras, is about raw dance — since it was a rehearsal, there were no costumes, just pure dance and the effort to make it perfect. The task was particularly challenging due to the lighting conditions, alternating between light to dark, making it difficult to capture the perfect shot. However, these lighting conditions also made the experience incredibly interesting and rewarding. The dynamic environment pushed me to adapt quickly and find creative solutions. This experience was one of the best of my career.”
About Daria Troitskaia :
Italy-based photographer, Daria Troitskaia, was born in Saint Petersburg and educated in Vienna. Her passion for art was an undeniable source of inspiration from the start. After taking courses in art and photography, she moved to Malta and later to Milan. It became a turning point that transformed Daria’s passion for photography into a vocation.
Her artistic journey is defined by four integral components — continuous movement, a sense of adventure, self-challenges, and a unique perspective. Daria's photographs are never static. They always retain a sense of movement and vitality. Every picture has a story to tell. There are many such stories in Daria's photography book Maltese Exposures (2020).
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In September 2004, you joined Crazy Horse Paris...
I remember it like it was yesterday! At first, I didn’t want to audition because I didn't know much about Crazy Horse Paris. My background was in ballet, and the conventions of cabaret seemed so different from my initial training. Then one day, when I was on a dance contract, I met a former Crazy Girl named Tally Yesterday. She told me that I met all the criteria for joining the troupe. My instinct was to give it a try...and so here I still am, 20 years later!
How have you changed over the years at Crazy Horse Paris?
The more my career advances, the freer I feel on stage. I’ve been lucky enough to get solos at the right times, and each time, I never expected it! For me, every new learning experience is revitalizing and motivating. In my daily practice, I like to try out new things for some of the numbers that I've been doing on stage for a while. With dance, there's always something new to learn! I'm still discovering new aspects of myself and appreciate that each show is a new challenge and a shared experience with the audience. These days, I’m really enjoying passing on my knowledge to new dancers and supporting them.
Can you share some of your best memories?
I have experienced so much here! I’ve been lucky to have some incredible experiences during the many trips and tours we’ve done. But for me, the best memories are those that I associate with the adrenaline rush that comes with every new show or number. I also have wonderful memories of my incredible encounters with guests… and the atmosphere backstage of course!
What are your plans for the future?
I want to share and pass on my experience. My motto: kindness!
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Photos: Antoine Poupel, Riccardo Tinelli, Ornella Piacentile
From behind the scenes, two protagonists of this exceptional project tell us more about their experience:
Ginger Knockout, dancer : "Working on Emily in Paris was such a great experience! It was so much fun and such an honor to welcome the Emily in Paris crew into our Crazy Horse Paris home. The team was fantastic, and we got to work with Ashley Park! She was amazing: she came in and did the choreography with us like a true professional dancer. And of course, it’s a bit special seeing your own name pass by in the credits on Netflix!"
Psykko Tico, Deputy creative director : "To create the choreography, my ambition was to work on the interaction between the characters on stage, to make their actions easily recognizable, because I know that part of the the scenes can be easily cut in post-production. But, above all, I wanted to recreate the unique and recognizable atmosphere of Crazy Horse Paris, by relying on the gestures, the visuals, the attitude and the acting."
To perfect this number, Kyle Hanagami, choreographer of Blackpink and Jennifer Lopez, went to Crazy Horse Paris to work on this sequence with Ashley Park.
Find an extract with Emily, Mindy and our dancers in season 4, episode 8, now available on Netflix.
Credits : Netflix et Ashley Park.
Two Crazy Horse Paris artists will lead the dance during these three exclusive events at the “Terrasse des Jeux”, one of the key venues for the 2024 Games. The “Terrasse des Jeux” will host a range of events and competitions right in the heart of Paris, on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville. See you on:
- Saturday 20 July at 18.30, on the Stage
- Sunday 28 July at 19.00, on the Stage
- Saturday 7 September at 19.00, on the Stage
On the program: Taïna de Bermudes, one of the stars of the Crazy Horse Paris troupe, accompanied by the larger-than-life singer and MC Stan Believe, will guide participants through a fun routine to choreograph a group dance. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the cathartic power of dance, rediscover the power of their bodies and reclaim their feminine side.
This event has been labeled by Paris 2024 as part of the Cultural Olympiad. This multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program explores the connections between art and sport and with the Olympic and Paralympic values, bringing cultural emotions into an effervescent symbiosis with sporting emotions. The aim of the Cultural Olympiad is to bring art and sport together to help people discover new practices and make culture available to all.
Crazy Horse Paris wants to reach as many people as possible with this event, which promises to be... Totally Crazy!
For those who want to fully plunge into the atmosphere of the legendary cabaret, Crazy Horse Paris is of course open all summer (except 07/26), with its extraordinary show.
At the previous sessions on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 28, hundreds of participants gathered for an unforgettable open-air dance class!
See you on Saturday, September 7!
Photos : Little Shao, Crazy Horse Paris, Alan & Jean-Baptiste Gurliat
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After the auditions, where they were chosen from hundreds of applicants, these new recruits began a demanding and rigorous formation under the expert eye of Svetlana Konstatinova, Stage and Production Director. Steps and movements are to be executed in unison, gestures precise but generous, the backs arching and the démarche powerful and strong... nothing is left to chance during the integration process.
The last step before taking the stage: learning how to apply make-up to sublimate the Crazy Girl's final look with smoky-eyes and perfectly red lips.
It's a Crazy tradition to give the new dancers Crazy stage names on the evening of their first public appearance. An unforgettable moment full of emotions that marks the recruits' entry into the legendary cast.
Please given them a warm welcome!
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Making your Crazy dreams come true since 73 years!
The legendary Parisian cabaret blows out its 73 candles!
Since its inception in 1951, Crazy Horse Paris has never stopped surprising its audience with audacity, creativity and innovation. New creations, awe-inspiring collaborations and an offbeat take on current events : Crazy Horse Paris never gets old!
Sublimated by the magnetism of its dancers, at times impertinent, bewitching, explosive or mysterious, the Parisian cabaret promises unforgettable, sparkling evenings ...and much more !
The latest Crazy news!
From June 24 to 28, 2024, Crazy Horse Paris is once again creating a surprise by inviting Violet Chachki, a legendary figure in the drag community, the most couture of all drag queens, for 10 exceptional shows. The most iconic Crazy Horse Paris' acts will be performed by the drag superstar, who will share the stage with the emblematic Crazy Horse Paris dancers. A show that promises to be glamorous, surreal and unique! You cannot miss this!
But that's not all... other creative surprises are coming soon, stay tuned!
Until then, watch the video and dive into the mesmerizing atmosphere of a night at Crazy Horse Paris. We hope to see you soon!
Crazy Horse Paris is honored to be the subject of Alaïa’s first Dialogue, a new series of artistic and cultural projects directed by its Creative Director Pieter Mulier.
In 1979 Azzedine Alaïa created stage costumes for the dancers of Crazy Horse Paris. Outfits that were made to be quickly put on and taken off, as the constraints of the show require. It is at Crazy Horse Paris that Azzedine also learned and understood the woman’s body. And how to amplify its beauty.
In the courtyard of the Alaïa premises in Paris, stands “The Breast” molded on a Crazy Horse Paris dancer by César, a close friend to Azzedine and Crazy Horse Paris.
It was the synchronicity of these things that made Crazy Horse Paris an evident choice for Pieter Mulier.
Sam Rock photographed, on its stage and in its backstage area, eleven of its dancers: Nini Pompei, Sake Spotlight, Echo Paradox, Frida Whirlwind, Sassy à la Mode, Prima Analytic, Aqua Marine, Zitta Zurbaghan, Pixelle Canon, Margaux Lachapelle, Yuzu Azenor.
Through Sam’s lens, the eleven dancers lined up, in their eleven dresses of eleven different colors, make up for an almost cinematographic moment. Somewhere between reality and fiction. A dream, maybe. The row of colors creates a rhythm, a musicality, a movement.
Because Alaïa, as Crazy Horse Paris, is, above all, a house in motion.
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Famous for its sophisticated shows combining art, music, dance and fashion, Crazy Horse Paris shines with its originality and avant-gardism. With a creative direction in perpetual movement and an artistic vision that defies conventions, the Parisian cabaret embodies absolute aestheticism and undeniable modernity.
The dancers – or "Crazy Girls" – true stars of the cabaret, dressed in light and projections, captivate with their confidence and their strong stage presence.
The unique values of Crazy Horse Paris are now available in a range of merchandise that reflects the spirit of the cabaret, combining a cultural institution with a lifestyle brand.
Just in time for the end-of-year festivities, from December 7th, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Crazy Horse Paris, and treat themselves, or their loved ones, to a variety of items that will add a touch of glamour and folly to their lives.
The elegance, crazyness and charm of Crazy Horse Paris are now within everyone's reach!
Lisa, international K-Pop star and member of the iconic group Blackpink, will perform in the show "Totally Crazy" for five exclusive performances on September 28, 29 and 30.
Known for her captivating performances, Lisa, rapper, singer and dancer, fascinates generations the world over.
A long-time fan of Crazy Horse and its unique style, she will transform into a Crazy Girl and be part of the show as a "Crazy Girl" herself.
Throughout the show, Lisa will blend in with the cast of dancers to appear in group numbers and perform several solo acts, including the iconic "But I am a Good Girl" and "Crisis? What Crisis !?!".
To complete her "Crazy Girl" transformation, Lisa will wear the show's usual costumes, while adding a personal touch.
17 years ago, Dita Von Teese, followed by other inspiring female artists, was the first Guest Star, for whom specific numbers were created.
This time, the perspective is reversed, as Lisa performs original numbers from the cabaret’s repertoire alongside the cast of "Crazy Girls".
