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Meet Ballet 101, a defining work from choreographer Eric Gauthier. Since its 2006 debut, Ballet 101 has become a signature piece in contemporary ballet, celebrated for its humorous yet precise exploration of the first 101 ballet positions. Performed worldwide by leading companies and gala casts, Ballet 101 showcases Gauthier’s unique blend of wit, technique, and insight into the language of classical ballet.

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Explore the performer’s journey, including the origins of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company (founded in 2007 at Theaterhaus Stuttgart), and see why this 8-minute solo remains a highlight in festival programs and company repertoires across the globe.

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Keep up with Ballet 101’s ongoing impact on the dance world. We’ve got you covered with upcoming tour dates, official social channels, and background on the choreography that reshaped perceptions of a ballet masterclass in humor and precision. Secure your seats for 2025 performances and experience why Ballet 101 is a staple in contemporary ballet discourse.

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For fans and newcomers alike, Ballet 101 offers an accessible yet sophisticated entry point into contemporary ballet, blending humor with technical mastery under the direction of a renowned choreographer.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Ballet 101

  • Ballet 101 is an 8-minute solo choreographed by Eric Gauthier, created in 2006, and designed as a humorous crash course through 101 ballet positions starting from the five standard positions.
  • Eric Gauthier founded Gauthier Dance//Dance Company at Theaterhaus Stuttgart in 2007 and serves as artistic director and principal choreographer.
  • Ballet 101 has been performed by leading dance companies and gala casts, contributing to Gauthier’s international reputation as a choreographer and performer. The work is frequently cited as a signature piece in his repertoire (e.g., discussions of Ballet 101 in artist bios and festival programs).
  • Major awards and recognitions include the German Dance Prize Future (2011) in choreography, and the German THE FAUST theatre prize wins for the company in 2011 and 2013; Gauthier was also honored with the Medal of Merit of Baden-Württemberg (2015).
  • 2025 touring highlights include Gauthier Dance at The Joyce Theater in New York City (March 11–16, 2025) and joining COLOURS International Dance Festival in Stuttgart (June 26–July 13, 2025) with Akram Khan's Turning of Bones; the world premiere occurred June 26, 2025.

Keep up with Ballet 101’s ongoing impact on the dance world. We’ve got you covered with upcoming tour dates, official social channels, and background on the choreography that reshaped perceptions of a ballet masterclass in humor and precision. Secure your seats for 2025 performances and experience why Ballet 101 is a staple in contemporary ballet discourse.

For fans and newcomers alike, Ballet 101 offers an accessible yet sophisticated entry point into contemporary ballet, blending humor with technical mastery under the direction of a renowned choreographer.

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