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Equestrian Show Academy
Summary
The Equestrian Show Academy (Académie Equestre Nationale du Domaine de Versailles, in French) is an equestrian academy located in Versailles, in the Grande Écurie.
In 2002, the Palace of Versailles returned these premises to their original function, choosing Bartabas to revive the Grande Écurie. Created in 2003 by Bartabas in the Grande Écurie of the Palace of Versailles, the Equestrian Show Academy is an innovation in the field of performing arts, and is intended as a higher education establishment. Its mission is to pass on the knowledge and skills involved in writing equestrian shows, by combining various artistic disciplines. The originality of this equestrian art academy lies in the fact that it combines Haute École dressage work with other disciplines such as fencing, dancing, singing and traditional Kyudo (Japanese archery).
In the Grande Écurie at the Palace of Versailles, the Acdemy presents a number of shows, including La Voie de l'Écuyer, choreographed by Bartabas and a reflection of this school/company, as well as Les coulisses de l'Académie and Les Visites du patrimoine. The Académie is also at the service of original creations, for example for the Grand Palais in Paris, the Saint-Ouen Abbey in Rouen, and the Ancient Theater of Fourvière. Every weekend, the riders present their repertoire in La Voie de l'Écuyer's show. This show includes the Lusitano carousel, sorraïas with long reins, fencing on horseback and equestrian improvisations to chords by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The historic site was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in the late 17th century to house the royal cavalry. In collaboration with the Palace and Monuments Historique's departments, Bartabas commissioned Patrick Bouchain to restore the Grande Écurie. The riding arena was designed as a theatrical set, with a nod to the Hall of Mirrors, Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors in which horses and riders are reflected. The light, mobile architecture was inspired by Parma's Farnese Theatre.
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