Welcome to the magical world of a Danseuse Étoile
The Danseuse Étoile, Amandine Albisson, creates a digital diary for DuBois et fils with images, photos and videos of her daily life at the Paris Opera. She documents her preparations for an extraordinary opening gala at the Opéra national de Paris. All of the content is linked in real time to the DBF007-05-19 watch and is secured immutably with blockchain.
Swiss watch, personal diary and dancer's shoes
Amandine Albisson wore the beautiful DBF007-05-19 on her wrist for a month. The watch was auctioned off and sold for CHF 7.300.
Who is Amandine Albisson?
Amandine Albisson is a French prima ballerina at the Paris Opera. She was named "Danseuse Étoile", Prima Ballerina in English, on March 5, 2014, following a performance of the ballet Onegin, in which she played the role of Tatyana. During her great career, Amandine Albisson won the Cercle Carpeaux Prize, the AROP Dance Prize and the prestigious Benois Dance Prize in 2021. She is a Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit).
With her impressive stage presence, personality and technical finesse, she captivates the audience at every performance.
Early achievements of a remarkable dancer
Her career began early. At the age of 10 she was accepted into the ballet school of the Paris National Opera. Her exceptional talent opened many opportunities for her. Thanks to her great talent, she won numerous awards and prizes as a young ballet dancer.
Promotion to the ballet of the Opera in Paris
At the age of 17, in 2006, Amandine Albisson was accepted into the Corp de Ballet of the Paris Opera. The admission was another milestone in the career of the talented dancer. In the ballet company of the Paris Opera, Amandine Albisson danced in many important productions. Their repertoire is diverse, ranging from classic pieces such as "Swan Lake" to contemporary works.
Emotional Brilliance and worldwide recognition
Amandine Albisson not only impresses with her technical perfection, but also with her emotional depth and expressiveness on stage. She is able to fill her roles with vitality and transport her audience into a magical world.
Her extraordinary career has taken her to many renowned international stages. During her numerous performances abroad, she has won over audiences from all across the globe. Her name is synonymous with elegance, grace and artistic perfection.
Enchanting effect: her ballet inspires the world
Amandine Albisson is an incredibly inspirational figure for young dancers worldwide who are inspired and enthused by her talent and passion for ballet. There is no doubt that her art will continue to enchant and inspire many more in the years to come.
A look behind the scenes
A day in the life of a Danseuse Étoile is full of diverse activities and preparation. Each morning, Amandine Albisson starts with breakfast which provides the necessary energy for her extremely busy program. This is followed by the arrival at the beautiful Opéra Garnier, where she trains every day. The training day always begins with warm-up exercises that prepare her physically for dancing.
New steps and movements are learned and repeated, different ballet styles and expressions are perfected. Which physical exercises does Amandine Albisson pay particular attention to? What does she do to prevent injuries? Does she work with a special trainer, as is common in other sports? In her NFT diary, the Danseuse Étoile documents how she prepares for the premiere of a piece that will be performed at the Paris Opéra on September 21, 2023.
The Prima Ballerina's path to the spotlight
Amandine Albisson's personal entries reveal the background of her life as a professional dancer. Only the person who buys the diary at auction will have access to all the details.
For example:
- The fitting of the elegant costumes, made by world famous haute couture houses, so that the Danseuse Étoile shines with all her grace;
- The preparation of the numerous pointes (tips of the toes);
- The organization and planning of her performances;
- How she packs her suitcase and what she takes and what she takes with her to a foreign city when going on tour;
- What she does at weekends to relax;
- How she manages to balance all her personal and professional responsibilities;
- The rehearsals in preparation for various ballets;
- The attitude with which she works on her performances, so that as a dancer she can show her talent on stage at the decisive moment and thrill the audience.
The French Danseuse Étoile lives her love of dance like no one other. She persistently pursues her goals with passion and dedication. Still, Amandine Albisson can sometimes be plagued by self-doubt. Where does she find the strength to motivate herself and perform even on difficult days? In her diary, Amandine Albisson reveals what it takes to dance; shows how she overcomes obstacles and continue to shine on stage.
NFT diary of Amandine Albisson
The Prima Ballerina, the Danseuse Étoile, records her experiences, her personal thoughts and challenges in everyday life in a digital diary by DuBois et fils, revealing the wonderful background of the magical world of ballet.
- Diary start date: August 28, 2023
- Diary end date: September 30, 2023
- Linked watch: DBF007-05-19
- Entries are secured with blockchain
- Special feature: Only the new owner of the watch has access to the private entries of the Danseuse Étoile.
The DBF007-05-19 watch will be auctioned on the DuBois et fils site once all the diary entries are complete.
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