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The show "La Voie de l'Écuyer" has evolved over the years, revealing, between tradition and modernity, the art of equine choreography, the variety of which we scarcely suspect. This high-flying demonstration by the horsewomen in their embroidered Dries Van Noten outfits is poetic, attractive, moving and sometimes surprising. The tableaux flow gracefully and enchantingly around the magnificent white Lusitano horses saddled by Hermès. A true delight!
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Opening time and information on ACADÉMIE ÉQUESTRE DE VERSAILLES
Every weekend: Sat. at 6pm and Sun. at 3pm. School vacations: Wed. at 3pm. Prices: €16 to €28. Ages 5 and up.
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Created in 2003 by Bartabas, who is committed to artistic transmission, the Académie équestre de Versailles is a corps de ballet unique in the world. The original teaching program combines Haute Ecole dressage work with various disciplines such as fencing, dance, singing and Kyudo (Japanese archery). Equestrians thus acquire a genuine artistic sensibility that enables them to develop their own repertoire, as reflected in the show "La Voie de l'écuyer", or to put themselves at the service of original creations.
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Le spectacle m’a profondément marqué. La finesse des écuyers, le silence, la concentration, la beauté du dressage - une expérience unique et émouvante. J’ai particulièrement apprécié la possibilité de visiter les écuries après la représentation et de voir les chevaux de près. Cette ouverture au public est un vrai atout.
Cependant, un moment a gâché l’ensemble : l’interprétation en direct de la chanson russe “Tonkaya Ryabina”. Dans le contexte actuel de la guerre menée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine, cela m’a paru surréaliste et inapproprié. On aurait tout aussi bien pu jouer la chanson allemande “Erika” (Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein) l’effet aurait été tout aussi choquant. La musique est un langage, et elle a du sens.
D’un point de vue artistique, le spectacle est superbe, mais j’espère sincèrement que le programme fera preuve de plus de sensibilité au contexte mondial actuel à l’avenir.
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The performance left a powerful impression. The finesse of the riders, the silence and focus, the beauty of the dressage - it was truly a unique and moving experience. I especially appreciated the opportunity to visit the stables after the show and see the horses up close. That openness is a big advantage and a real delight for the audience.
However, one moment spoiled the overall experience: the live performance of the Russian song “Tonkaya Ryabina”. Considering the current war waged by Russia against Ukraine, it felt surreal and inappropriate. One might as well have performed the German song “Erika” (Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein) - the effect would have been equally disturbing. Music is also a language, and it carries weight.
Artistically, the show is exquisite, but I sincerely hope the program will be more sensitive to the current global context in the future.
Extraordinary. It's refined, of very high quality, inventive, beautiful, magical. I've seen the Spanish school's equestrian shows in Cordoba and Vienna. This one is way above. When French inventiveness combines rigor and beauty; what France does best is there. After visiting the stables.