Fashion and Art : Anaïs Touret
Dancing Between Worlds · The Norwegian National Ballet · The Rebirth Magazine
In the soft light of Oslo’s winter, Anaïs Touret moves like a whispered poem. Born in France and trained in the studios of Marseille and Monte Carlo, she is now on the top stage of the Norwegian National Ballet — with a presence that is at once ethereal and fiercely grounded.
At just 27, she has danced Juliet’s longing, Manon’s dangerous allure, and the restless pulse of contemporary masterpieces. Anaïs is more than a ballerina — she is a choreographer, a storyteller, and a muse, shaping movement into emotion and elegance into something timeless.
Grace in Motion
French-born in 1997, Anaïs Touret began training at age four with Isabelle Filomeno at Rocbaron. She moved to the École Nationale Supérieure de Danse de Marseille, then completed her studies at the Académie de Danse Princesse Grace in Monte Carlo.
She is now a principal dancer at the Norwegian National Ballet in Oslo, celebrated both for her expressive performances and her innovative choreography.
Manon
Her debut in the title role of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon gave another dimension entirely to her presence on stage. The role — dangerous, tender, and ultimately tragic — is one of ballet’s most demanding, and Anaïs inhabited it with complete conviction.
Norwegian media like NRK have described her as “a promising choreographer.”
“Anaïs is more than a ballerina — she is a choreographer, a storyteller, and a muse.”
— The Rebirth MagazineThe Fashion Editorial
AKNVAS · Christopher Esber · Monetre · Alexandre Vauthier
Dress Anaïs by AKNVAS
Shot at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, the editorial captures Anaïs in a series of looks that mirror her dual identity — the precision of the dancer, the freedom of the artist.
AKNVAS — The Olive
“I am drawn to designers and brands that are timeless, simple and classic, but with a modern twist.” — Anaïs Touret
Christopher Esber
“From the store The Rebirth of the Princess, I am particularly drawn to Christopher Esber whose designs are both classy and unique.”
Laquan Smith & Mônot
Anaïs also works as a model, represented by Heartbreak Management. As a dancer, she brings a unique physical awareness to modelling.
The Choreographer’s Eye
Wagō · Afternoon of a Faun · Where It Began
A Promising Choreographer
Anaïs made her choreographic debut on the Main Stage in 2021 with Afternoon of a Faun, co-created with Whitney Jensen. Earlier works include Inversion (2018), Mind (2019), and Wagō (2020) for the Norwegian National Ballet.
- International Draft Works — Royal Opera House, London
- Ostertanz Festival, Germany
- “Where It Began” — Linbury Theatre, London (2024)
- Choreography for Sondre Justad, Nils Bech & major Oslo events
Where It Began · Choreographer Anaïs Touret · Video Jørun Langeggen
“Fashion designed this way isn’t just clothes. It’s a way to tell a story.”
— Anaïs TouretThe Interview
Rebirth Magazine · Den Norske Opera & Ballet · Oslo
Navigating Between Worlds
RM: You began dancing at four. What was the moment you knew dance would be your life?
AT: At fourteen, I auditioned for Princess Grace Academy — one of the world’s most prestigious dance schools. Luca Masala’s acceptance marked the realisation of my dream.
RM: How would you describe your choreographic style?
AT: I am drawn to authenticity. In my own creations I favour a style that is raw, honest, grounded, earthy and deeply human.
Fashion & Dance as One
RM: Do you think movement changes the way fashion should be designed?
AT: Clothes aren’t just static objects; they come alive with the body wearing them. Fashion designed this way isn’t just clothes — it’s a way to tell a story.
RM: Do you see fashion, music, and dance as separate arts?
AT: Yes, they all exist on their own. But I think it is so interesting to combine them all.
Láhppon Lost
Hlín Hjálmarsdóttir & Elle Sofe Sara · The Norwegian National Ballet
The Kautokeino Uprising
A physical, scenic narrative in ballet form that retells the Kautokeino Uprising of 1852 — a significant event in Sami history — through opera and dance. All dancers learn to yoik on stage. The music is a fascinating mix of electronic sounds and traditional yoik.
Will I Forget You? · Design Josephine Malcorps · Video Jørun Langeggen
Music & Dance
RM: What’s the most powerful musical experience you’ve had as a dancer?
AT: Hearing the orchestra live is incredibly powerful. I’ll never forget when all the dancers paused and listened to Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 for Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern. It was so profound and moving.
RM: What does Rebirth mean to you?
AT: Rebirth is about renewal, growth, and transformation — constantly evolving, exploring new ideas, and finding fresh ways to express myself.
“In Anaïs Touret’s world, every step is a sentence, every gesture a chapter.”
— The Rebirth MagazineArt, like life, is a dance
of constant becoming.
Anaïs Touret embodies The Rebirth Magazine’s ethos — the courage to evolve, the grace to honor the past, and the imagination to create new performances.
It was a privilege to be part of Anaïs’s journey at the National Opera and Ballet of Oslo — a place where professionals collaborate, build together, and where dancers, artists, and colleagues live a professional life as one.
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