Hervé  Ilari
Pedagogue, Choreographer, Osteopath, International Principal Dancer
Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

ARTISTIC TRAINING

• Studied at the National Conservatory of Toulouse, the National School of Music and Dance of La Rochelle, and the Conservatory of Poitiers, specializing in various dance techniques and styles (Classical Dance – Bournonville, Vaganova, Cecchetti – Modern Dance, Jazz, Indian Dance, etc.) with J. Giuliano, M. Arabian, J. Albertini, N. Fernandez, C. Milner, and M. Cantenys, completing his studies in Toulouse with the distinction Médaille de Vermeil.

• In 1990, awarded the Bronze Medal at the Mediterranean International Classical Dance Competition in Montpellier, France.

• Participated in various classical, neoclassical repertoire, and contemporary dance courses with M. Gascard, P. Alzetta, R. Odums, B. Agati, B. Vandelli, M. Saez, R. Hightower, A. Davesne, A. Labis, M. Besobrazova, J. Ferrand, C. Atanassoff, R. Bon, J.M. Bouvron, etc.

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ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

• 1991: Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse (France), directed by J. Fabre.

• 1991–1993: Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe (Germany), directed by G. Casado.

• 1993–1999: Theater Mönchengladbach (Germany), appointed Soloist in 1994, directed by M. Bart and H. Schwaarz.

• 1998: Participated in the International Dance Competition of Paris (France).

• Since 1999: Ballet of the Opéra de Nice (France), directed by Marc Ribaud and, since 2009, Eric Vu-An.

• Principal Guest Dancer in numerous galas and performances in the United States, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Egypt, France, Portugal, Germany, etc.

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REPERTOIRE

Performed principal roles in ballets such as Roméo et Juliette, Coppélia, Casse-Noisette, Cendrillon, Le Corsaire, Carmina Burana, La Fille Mal Gardée, La Bayadère, La Belle au Bois Dormant, Giselle, Le Sacre du Printemps, L’Après-Midi d’un Faune, Le Spectre de la Rose, and in numerous contemporary pieces.

Also performed choreographies by George Balanchine, Petipa, Fokine, Nijinsky, Germinal Casado, Heidrun Schwaarz, Eric Vu-An, Gene Kelly, Nils Christe, Youri Vamos, Mauricio Wainrot, Marc Ribaud, Eleonora Gori, Madeleine Barth, etc.

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CHOREOGRAPHIC CREATIONS

• 2013 – Ballet Corsica for the CCG (Spain)

• 2012 – Ballet The Nutcracker for the CCG (Spain)

• 2009 – Ballet Carmen: Duet, for the Conservatoire of Menton (France)

• 2008 – Ballet Romeo and Juliet Suite, for the Conservatoire of Dijon (France)

• 2008 – Ballet Sleeping Beauty Act III, for the Conservatoire of Dijon (France)

• 2000 – Barber Duo, created for the Columbia Classical Ballet (USA)

• 1996–1997 – Technic Show, created for Theater Mönchengladbach (Germany)

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ACADEMIC TRAINING

• DNSP in Classical Dance (National Higher Professional Diploma in Dance) from the École Supérieure de Danse de Cannes “Rosella Hightower,” France.

• University Degree in Dance from the Superior Conservatory of Dance of Madrid.

• Degree in Osteopathy from the École d’Ostéopathie et Thérapies Manuelles, Sanary-sur-Mer, France.

• Master’s Degree in Dance Studies from UNIR (International University of La Rioja).

• Diplôme d’État de Professeur de Danse (Official Dance Teacher Title) from the French Ministry of Culture.

• Concours du CNFPT (Certificate as Territorial Public Service Agent for Artistic Education in Classical Dance).

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Classical Dance Teacher at Royal Conservatory Professional of Dance "Mariemma" in Madrid since 2018.

• Classical Dance Teacher at the Professional Dance School of Valladolid – FUESCYL.

• Guest Classical Dance Teacher in Conservatories for pedagogical projects (Conservatoire of Dijon, Conservatoire of Menton, France; EPDCyL, Burgos and Valladolid, Spain).

• Invited jury member for various international dance competitions.

• Guest teacher and coach in different ballet companies.

• Guest in courses and masterclasses (Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany…).

• Assistant Director of the CCG (Galician Choreographic Center), choreographer, teacher responsible for company classes and rehearsals – 2012–2013 season.

• Creator of the 1st and 2nd International France–Spain Dance Encounters, with Stars of the Paris Opera, Madrid, and CSDMA.

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LANGUAGES

French, Spanish, English, German

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MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the CID–UNESCO and the S.N.E.P.P.