Blanca Li: Choreographer to the stars
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The Spanish powerhouse dancer has been called on by the likes of Beyoncé, Coldplay and Paul McCartney to create memorable works. One of the world's most sought-after choreographers, Blanca Li is Eve Jackson's guest to talk about her latest creations showing in Paris and beyond. Her most recent work was for French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, with Olympic swimmers performing in high heels in a Paris swimming pool. Coming soon is her modern retelling of the tragic love story "Dido and Aeneas", based on the 17th-century opera, at Paris's La Villette venue, as well as a hip-hop take on the Christmas classic "The Nutcracker" at the Théâtre Libre in Paris.
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