Retirements: Paris Opera Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet
- Ikuko
- 8 hours ago
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Sarah Kora Dayanova, Sujet of Paris Opera Ballet, bid an adeux on 9th May 2026 after dancing more than 20 years with the company. The French dancer started taking ballet training in Geneva, Switzerland, where she was born. She joined the Paris Opera Ballet School in 1998 and the company in 2003 as a corps member. She was promoted to Sujet in 2007.
Natasha Jones Dale took the final bow on 10th May 2026 after 22 years with the Norwegian National Ballet. The British dancer trained at The Royal Ballet School in London, the United Kingdom, and joined the company in 2004. She also danced with The Royal Danish Ballet for six months in 2014 through an exchange programme.