Off Pointe

Fact or Farce?

On Point

Famed hidden choreographer 'Chat Noir' revealed to be ballet legend, Adrien Agreste.

By Rena Rouge

Over the past year there has been a lot of hushed whispers about who the choreographer was for the Elite Squad of The Miraculous Studios.

The studios have always been known for their interesting and varied choreography, but as most festival goes will agree The Miraculous Studios have upped their anti over the past 12 months, raising the bar to a height others have struggled to contend with. They have dominated the festival scene in all disciplines but the real 'wow' came from their group performances, the recent 'Paris Dance Stars Championships' being the best yet.

After an incredible performance of 'Pandora's Box' The Miraculous Studios were crowned the champions with a massive 98 marks out of the possible 100. Not only was the score a record breaker, but as the group of dancers took to the stage they were joined by their coach and choreographer, formally known as Chat Noir, none other than ballet legend, Adrien Agreste (22).

It seems the ballet legend has a lot more tricks up his sleeve than just an impressive pas de chat . Some of the parents of the dancers also informed us Adrien isn't the only mastermind behind his routine, but his girlfriend too.

So not only are we now waiting to see what Adrien puts on stage next, but also the reveal of this unknown girlfriend. I wonder about how Lila Rossi feels about losing her man.

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Gabriel Agreste had always been a factual man. When Adrien's mother, Emilie, had been diagnosed with cancer he'd simply asked the doctors what they could do and he asked how serious it was.

When she recovered, he asked if she wanted to dance on stage again.

When she was diagnosed a second time, he questioned how much longer — Adrien knowing full well he meant how much time did they have left with her?

When Emilie had eventually succumbed to the disease his father wanted to know how much the funeral would cost, proceeded by whether the studio would have to shut, or any performances cancelled.

When Adrien said he didn't want to perform anymore, that he needed a break, Gabriel worked out how much he'd have to pay for a skilled dancer to take his son's place.

And when Adrien asked about his promotion to school director of another function, Gabriel had placed down many, many terms and conditions in relation to it happening.

Gabriel Agreste was a factual man, but what Adrien needed right now was a father.

Gabriel sat across from him, his hands threaded together, fingers wringing through each other, and a sheet of paper underneath his hands — an invitation sitting on top of the pile.

"We made a deal," Gabriel said, his voice lacking any emotion.

Adrien always thought his father saw him as nothing more than a business associate; a means to making more money and of growing more fame. The father/son relationship evaporated as soon as Adrien was potty trained, Gabriel spending more time in the studio than anywhere else. When Adrien started dancing he considered it an easy way to get his father's attention... now he would do anything to give it back.

"And yet, for some reason, you think going to a child's festival is more important."

Gabriel picked up one of the pieces of paper on his desk and slammed it back down in front of Adrien. He didn't flinch. Flinching showed weakness and weakness was not something Gabriel Agreste stood for.