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Cornucopiae - the independent dance is a nonprofit organization under the French Law of 1901, founded in 2008 to showcase—through new works and its repertoire—the entire body of work by choreographer and dancer Régine Chopinot. Here, you can help us continue the dance-fashion project “ Le Défilé ” by Chopinot and Gaultier.


Under the French law of August 1, 2003, 66% of the amount of your donation is deductible from your income tax, up to an annual limit of 20% of taxable income, for all French tax residents, and for all donations made before December 31. Under the corporate sponsorship tax regime, companies subject to income tax or corporation tax can deduct 60% of the value of their donation, up to a limit of 0.5% of sales, with the possibility of carrying forward the excess over the following 5 years. The corporate sponsor is entitled to benefits capped at 25% of the amount of the donation. On receipt of your donation, we will send you a tax receipt, issued in accordance with the applicable regulations.

1985
: Régine Chopinot
and Jean Paul Gaultier created Le Défilé. The production quickly became a landmark in the history of dance and fashion. * Le Défilé * toured France and internationally for three years: Paris, Bordeaux, Montpellier, London, Brussels, Florence, Rimini, Milan, Madrid, then São Paulo, New York... The production drew 35,000 spectators over 31 performances. A true tour de force.
© Tristan Jeanne-Valès
Jean-François Bauret


‍2027
With the same energy and freedom as in 1985, Régine and Jean Paul decided to create Le Défilé Chopinot Gaultier. Forty years later, they aim to share a piece of history—one that remains relevant today and is still atthe forefront—with everyone, everywhere.
‍You can help make this extraordinary project a reality by contributing to its funding.
‍Le Défilé Chopinot Gaultier features 61 costumes inspired by the original pieces. Tulle, knitwear, hats, high-heeled shoes, glasses, underwear, and more… Everything is crafted in the spirit of the 1985 production, while adapting to today’s constraints: we’ve chosen to prioritize upcycling andeco-friendly practices.
‍Le Défilé Chopinot Gaultier features a highly rhythmic choreography—full of leaps, glides, and song—brought to life by 12 brilliant performers.
‍Le Défilé Chopinot Gaultier involved over 250 hours of rehearsals for the performers and over 300 hours of work for Régine and her technical team.
It took over a week of studying the original costumes to create the patterns. Working on color schemes, silhouettes, fabrics, and accessories...

Click here to watch the film directed by the Stürmers after the first two weeks of rehearsals at the Ménagerie de verre (Paris).
For a donation of €50 or more, your name will be included on the project’s list of donors.
For a donation of €200 or more, you’ll receive early access to Sibylle and Dieter Stürmer’s film, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsals.
For a donation of €500 or more, you’ll be invited to attend rehearsals in February 2027 at the Ménagerie de verre (Paris).
For a donation of €1,000 or more, you’ll be invited to attend rehearsals in costume in August 2027 at the Ménagerie de verre (Paris).
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