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within the company, originally limited to four, has progressively increased over time and is nowadays set at eighteen. The institution has hosted several invited Étoiles, though the invitation remains extremely rare and is reserved for
Principal Dancers of notably high acclaim around the World.
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The title is conferred for life and is therefore kept after retirement, which is set at a maximum age of 42, like for all other dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet. The maximum number of active
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There is no specific rule regarding the nomination. Étoiles are usually chosen from among the
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118:List of Paris Opera Ballet
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261:from outside the Company
222:from outside the company
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381:Jean-Pierre Franchetti
184:after the premiere of
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370:Claudette Scouarnec
202:Alexandre Kalioujny
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196:Christine Vaussard
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459:Monique Loudières
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