Spectre

This Spectre was created in collaboration with Michel Roudnitska, the ‘nose’ of perfume maker Grasse. The narrative of the ballet piece (a girl who falls asleep fantasising about the scent of a rose she took home from a ball) is thus turned into a history of scents evoking memories and desires.
Dubois’s collaboration with the Ballets de Monte-Carlo marks the first time the choreographer works with a classical company. But where does this Spectre come from? What obstacles did he have to overcome before jumping out of the window? Dubois’s show lets spectators discover the gruelling journey of these men who carry spirits, carry desire . . . and gives everyone a chance to witness the appearance of this spectre. This fusion of dance and perfume is a unique collaboration in the history of ballet, inspired by the Ballets Russes.