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There seems to be a kind of natural law at work: whatever Damien Jalet touches turns to gold. And he often reaches an audience that falls well outside the contemporary dance community. Collaborative projects with Madonna or JR have drawn the interest of lifestyle and fashion magazines to the choreographer as well. For Jalet is a recognized name even among superstars in the worlds of music and contemporary art. In November 2023, Chiroptera—a joint project by Jalet, JR, and Thomas Bangalter—was staged on the façade of the Paris Opera. On the scaffolding erected for the façade’s renovation, the choreographer showcased his talent for playing with mosaic-like structures that undergo fascinating transformations. It was like a refined, highly complex version of stadium choreography, originating ...