Episode 1
Episode 101 | 45m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Prima ballerina Zoé receives a rude awakening.
Despite being one of the company's elite stars, Zoé’s dancing has been subpar for years, and the newly appointed dance director, Sébastien, is threatening to fire her. But Zoé isn't going to let herself be pushed aside, willing to fight for a second chance.
L'Opera is presented by your local public television station.
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Episode 1
Episode 101 | 45m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite being one of the company's elite stars, Zoé’s dancing has been subpar for years, and the newly appointed dance director, Sébastien, is threatening to fire her. But Zoé isn't going to let herself be pushed aside, willing to fight for a second chance.
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L'Opera is presented by your local public television station.
Distributed nationally by American Public Television