Jacqueline Rayet
French ballet dancer (1933–2026)
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Jacqueline Rayet (French: [ʒaklˈin ʁɛjˈɛ]; 26 June 1933 – 17 April 2026) was a French ballet dancer.[1]
Born26 June 1933
Paris, France
Died17 April 2026 (aged 92)
Paris, France
EducationParis Opera Ballet School
OccupationBallet dancer
Jacqueline Rayet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 June 1933 Paris, France |
| Died | 17 April 2026 (aged 92) Paris, France |
| Education | Paris Opera Ballet School |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
A Paris native,[2] Rayet attended the Paris Opera Ballet School.[3] She danced with Peter Van Dijk at the premiere of La Symphonie inachevée.[4] She also gained renown from her appearance in Maurice Béjart ballets such as The Rite of Spring and Werbern opus 5.[5]
Rayet died in Paris on 17 April 2026, at the age of 92.[6]
Decorations
- Officer of the Legion of Honour (1998)[7]