Benjamin Millepied is currently working on several projects, including performances at the Folies Bergère in Paris. This autumn, he is presenting three distinct shows at the venue. Millepied, who founded the L.A. Dance Project and the Paris Dance Project, and previously served as the director of dance at the Paris Opera National, is recognized as a choreographer with a career spanning France and the United States. His current projects include Du bout des lèvres, a performance featuring dancers dressed by Gauchere, who perform pieces such as Nantes and Göttingen. Another show, Summerland, includes musician November Ultra and features a scenography inspired by artist James Turrell, creating an oniric seaside town. Millepied says the setting reminds him of a place he lived in California with his children. A third show, Move Me Once More, is a collaboration with filmmaker Léa Mysius and includes a tubular soundtrack and costumes by Laurie Lynn Stark for Chrome Hearts. This show explores the theme of love and features interpretations of pop music with a focus on expressive movement. Millepied describes this autumn as a unique period in his career, with several long-planned projects being realized at the same time. He chose the Folies Bergère as the venue because it is a place of celebration, with a lively atmosphere due to its Art Deco architecture and the close proximity of the stage to the audience. He explains that the shows are not traditional cabaret but an adaptation of the form, emphasizing lightness and sensuality. Millepied also highlights the use of the pole as a choreographic element, similar to the famous lamp post used by Gene Kelly in classic film. Over the years, Millepied's creative process has evolved, with a greater focus on detail and collaborative work with dancers, musicians, and artists. He sometimes spends weeks or months mentally observing dancers before beginning rehearsals. He is deeply committed to his dancers, considering them among the people he cares about most. The songs in the shows reflect his growing appreciation for melody and lyrics, with a particular emphasis on the work of Barbara, whose writing has influenced his approach to translating songs into visual imagery without falling into melodrama. Millepied collaborates with various creators, including Gauchere, Laurie Lynn Stark for Chrome Hearts, and Guillaume Henry. He emphasizes the dialogue between dance and fashion, noting that Paris is an ideal location for this exchange, similar to the interactions between street fashion and stage performances in the early 20th century. He also discusses how Los Angeles and Paris influence his work differently, with Los Angeles being a place where his company will evolve from 2027 and Paris offering a reality that cannot be forgotten. Millepied expresses his ongoing curiosity and fascination with works such as the Goldberg Variations by Glenn Gould, which he considers essential in conveying the beauty and tragedy of the world to his children.