The Great Chevalier

Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg

A contemporary dancer in a pink cropped sweater and sheer, sparkling trousers balances on pointe in a sunlit studio with mint green walls and geometric skylight windows.
Photo by Lara Andreolli

About The Great Chevalier

Limited Early bird tickets available.*

Join us for an exceptional evening with the flamboyant new Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg, Mr Chevalier.

Hailed as the enfant terrible of contemporary folk dance and renowned for his expertise, bold artistic vision, and magnetic stage presence, Mr Chevalier performs at The Place to pay tribute to the strong historical ties between London and the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg. 

The unpredictable Director and Choreographer, whose stage performances are as rare as they are emotionally intense, will perform, among others, emblematic classics, including the famous Pigeon Dance.

*Early Bird discount applies at checkout.

A contagious delight!

Tageblatt, 2023

A show that breaks new ground… simply prodigious.

Le Bruit du Off, 2025

Mr Chevalier disturbs with his excess as much as he amazes with his technical skill.

La Provence, 2025

About The Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg

The Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg is a distinguished cultural institution, founded in 1962 by the Luxembourg sisters Josephine Bal and Claudine Bal. The Company is renowned for its dynamic productions that blend tradition and innovation, celebrating Luxembourg’s rich cultural heritage. A true ambassador of folkloric arts, it has won several prestigious awards, including the Grand International Heritage Award and the Ancestral Dance Conservation Medal.

www.balletnationalfolklorique.com

Mr Chevalier, Artistic Director:
Mr Chevalier is universally recognised as one of the most innovative and enigmatic figures in contemporary performing arts. A world-renowned artist, he brilliantly invests in many artistic fields, including classical ballet, rock, and haute couture. Named one of the five most interviewed ballet directors in 2025, he brings bold and visionary leadership to the Company, setting the standard of excellence in the world of contemporary folk dance.

IG: @m_chevalier

Simone Mousset, Executive Director:
Luxembourgish choreographer and recipient of the Luxembourg Dance Award, Simone Mousset has played a crucial role in the revival of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg. She now directs the Company alongside Mr Chevalier, strengthening its stature, prestige, and political influence. Beyond her productions within the Ballet, this artist, a Work Place Artist at The Place from 2021 to 2026, is recognised for her independent works, presented internationally.

www.simonemousset.com

Cast and creatives

Founders of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg: Josephine Bal and Claudine Bal

Artistic direction of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg: Mr Chevalier

Executive direction of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg: Simone Mousset

Company dramaturg: Lou Cope

Historical music composed and recorded by: Maurizio Spiridigliozzi

Scenography: Mélanie Planchard, in collaboration with Simone Mousset and Lewys Holt

Presentation by Louis Chevalier, with the participation of Simone Mousset

Production and Development: Anna Hainsworth and Neil Lebeter

Tour Booking (France): La Magnanerie

Administration: Cathy Modert

Press: Storytelling, Marie-Pierre Bourdier

Marketing & Film: Upright Fools, MK Moves, Welcome to Skin

credits

Casino Luxembourg - Forum d’art contemporain, Fonds stART-up de l’OEuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, Ministère de la Culture du Luxembourg, Fondation Loutsch-Weydert, Fondation Indépendance by BIL, CN D Centre national de la danse, TROIS C-L | Maison pour la danse, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Cromot Maison d’artistes et de production, Paris, The Place, Kultur | lx - Arts Council Luxembourg.

Special Thanks to the Embassy of Luxembourg in London.

Thanks to: Zoe Shipway Palmiero, Cindy Mazzarini, Claude Ballini, Les Indépendances, Renelde Pierlot and Romain Gneouchev for their support of Mr Chevalier in his artistic work, and Elisabeth Schilling for her contributions to the reconstruction of the Pigeon Dance in 2017.

  • Two people stand side-by-side on the Millennium Bridge in London under an overcast sky. The person on the left wears a long-sleeved, cream-colored pleated dress with black trim, while the person on the right wears a black button-down shirt, dark trousers, and round sunglasses. The bridge's metal railing and the city skyline, including a prominent modern skyscraper, are visible in the background.
  • Close-up of a person with short blond hair staring intensely at the camera while partially covering their face with a large, multicolored fur garment streaked with orange and gray.
  • A person wearing round sunglasses, a dark suit, and a patterned scarf stands indoors with hands raised mid-gesture, framed by columns and large windows, with a blurred figure in the foreground.
  • A person wearing a white t-shirt and small round sunglasses stands in a dance studio, positioned by a wooden ballet barre in front of a large mirror that reflects their back.

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