Choreographer Eric Vu-An passed away this Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the age of 60 in Nice. Since then, many tributes have been paid to him.
The dancer and choreographer Eric Vu-An died at the age of 60 from a brain tumor. It was only ten days after the death of his husband, Hugues Gall, that he left to join him. Director of the Ballet Nice Méditerranée since 2009, he held this position until his death.
Tributes from his admirers
Many dancers reacted to his passing, such as the ballet star Sylvie Guillem: “A brilliant light in the world of dance has gone out far too soon.” The director of the National Theater of Nice, Muriel Mayette-Holtz, stated: “Éric Vu-An was a delicate and courageous man, who carried the most beautiful movements of his art with all his soul.” Some fans also reacted on social media.
Political tributes
Christian Estrosi reacted in a statement: “His talent, passion, and dedication left a mark on the culture in our city, to which he largely contributed through his magnificent choreography of great classics like Don Quixote, Coppélia, or Raymonda, as well as new creations with talented choreographers that made our ballet shine.” The Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, also paid tribute to him: “The dance world loses an exceptional artist, an international star from the Paris Opera Ballet School, and the Ballet Nice Méditerranée loses a talented director.”
