Venus celebrates 20 years at Crazy Horse Paris!
On September 22, Venus Océane, one of the troupe’s most iconic dancers, celebrates 20 years at Crazy Horse Paris! To commemorate her anniversary, she shares some of her memories, her enduring love for the stage and some of her most memorable milestones over the years… always more Crazy!
In September 2004, you joined Crazy Horse Paris...
I remember it like it was yesterday! At first, I didn’t want to audition because I didn't know much about Crazy Horse Paris. My background was in ballet, and the conventions of cabaret seemed so different from my initial training. Then one day, when I was on a dance contract, I met a former Crazy Girl named Tally Yesterday. She told me that I met all the criteria for joining the troupe. My instinct was to give it a try...and so here I still am, 20 years later!
How have you changed over the years at Crazy Horse Paris?
The more my career advances, the freer I feel on stage. I’ve been lucky enough to get solos at the right times, and each time, I never expected it! For me, every new learning experience is revitalizing and motivating. In my daily practice, I like to try out new things for some of the numbers that I've been doing on stage for a while. With dance, there's always something new to learn! I'm still discovering new aspects of myself and appreciate that each show is a new challenge and a shared experience with the audience. These days, I’m really enjoying passing on my knowledge to new dancers and supporting them.
Can you share some of your best memories?
I have experienced so much here! I’ve been lucky to have some incredible experiences during the many trips and tours we’ve done. But for me, the best memories are those that I associate with the adrenaline rush that comes with every new show or number. I also have wonderful memories of my incredible encounters with guests… and the atmosphere backstage of course!
What are your plans for the future?
I want to share and pass on my experience. My motto: kindness!
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Photos: Antoine Poupel, Riccardo Tinelli, Ornella Piacentile