Principal Dancer
French étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, Hugo Marchand embodies the classical elegance and technical refinement of the French School, commanding the stage in the great romantic and classical roles with aristocratic authority.
Defining moments and milestones
Marchand emerged from the Paris Opera Ballet's rigorous academy to establish himself as a principal dancer of classical authority and romantic eloquence, his elegant line and technical precision exemplifying the French School's aesthetic refinement. Appointed Étoile in 2017 following a tour performance of La Sylphide in Tokyo, he has since consolidated his position as one of France's leading male dancers, earning the Benois de la Danse award twice—in 2017 for his Romeo and again in 2023 for his Prince Rudolf—while commanding the great classical and romantic roles across the international ballet stage.
Appointed Étoile (Principal Dancer) of the Paris Opera Ballet on March 3, 2017; recipient of the Benois de la Danse award for Best Male Dancer in 2017 for Romeo in Nureyev's Romeo and Juliet, and again in 2023 for Prince Rudolf in MacMillan's Mayerling
Nantes Conservatory (gold medal, age 13); Paris Opera Ballet School (2007–2011)
Recordings featuring Hugo Marchand in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.