Josette Amiel

Amiel is remembered not only for excelling in classical works but for creating modern roles, for example in Serge Lifar's Chemin de Lumières and Flemming Flindt's La Leçon.

[1] Thanks to her technique, she was cast in the leading roles of the Paris Opera's classical repertoire, including Giselle, Sleeping Beauty and the company's premiere of Swan Lake in December 1960.

She also performed in the premiere of Anton Dolin's Pas de Quatre and appeared in productions by George Balanchine including The Four Temperaments, Serenade and Scotch Symphony.

[1] Amiel appeared internationally with the Dane Flemming Flindt, premiering Le Jeune Homme à marier and La Leçon.

From 1980 to 1997, she taught at the Paris Opera and trained dancers including Agnès Letestu, Ghislaine Fallou, Carole Arbo, Marie-Claude Pietragalla, José Martinez and Elizabeth Maurin.