Ballet is a fascinating sport. Sitting at the intersection of athleticism and art, it’s one of the most difficult and demanding disciplines — made even more complicated by the fact that the whole point is to make it look effortless. Though there are notable exceptions, many shows like Dance Academy and Bunheads (also created by Amy Sherman-Palladino) use the sport as the backdrop for a coming-of-age story. Étoile, however, takes a different approach by honing in on two world-renowned companies in New York and Paris, which heightens the stakes and puts a fresh twist on the genre. After all, when it’s professional dance you’re talking about, business starts to come into play as well, which muddies the waters further.
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