Passing of Claude Bessy, Iconic Director of Paris Opera Ballet School (lemonde.fr)

• Death of a foundational figure in French classical dance.
• Directed the Paris Opera Ballet School for several decades.
• Legacy focused on training future generations of European dancers.

"Claude Bessy, a luminary in the world of classical dance and the long-standing director of the Paris Opera Ballet School, has died in Paris at 93. Her career spanned decades, during which she transitioned from a celebrated star dancer to a rigorous pedagogue, shaping the technical standards and heritage of one of Europe’s most prestigious artistic institutions."