Lecture: Soline Danse by Armelle Gouget

This reading performance traces the journey of Soline from childhood to adulthood, raised in an artistic family and driven by a passion for dance. When she fails the entrance exam for the Paris Opera Ballet School at age eight, she pushes herself harder, reshaping her body and risking her health—while her parents remain unaware of her growing distress.

Armelle Gouget brings her own experience as a former classical dancer forced to end her career, blending humor and tenderness into the narrative. Pascal Sangla accompanies the reading with live music, creating a piece that is both funny and hopeful. The event takes place at the Théâtre de Verdure du Jardin Shakespeare, a charming open-air venue in the Bois de Boulogne.