The series was filmed in New York, Paris, and New Jersey, using iconic locations for the ballet elite. The Metropolitan Opera, Palais Garnier, Salle Favart, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center are exactly such places. The interiors of these opera houses and concert halls immerse the viewer in the world of ballet arts.

Filming Locations:

Paris Dance Hall

In the Movie

Scene where The ballet troupe, led by a curly-haired dancer, enters the dance hall. He wears a bandana on his head and a backpack on his back, which he holds quite casually. The girls carry sports bags. The character anxiously surveys the hall.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Palais Garnier, the historic Paris Opera House. Its construction began in 1861 by order of Emperor Napoleon III. The walls of the hall are adorned with majestic paintings, golden chandeliers, and monumental columns. The theater has been a historic monument of France since 1923.

Concert Hall

In the Movie

Scene where Cheyenne stands thoughtfully on the stage of a huge hall. The seats are empty. Several men enter through the open door. The heroine surveys the stage and ponders something. She is dressed in a black leather jacket, and her loose hair flows over her shoulders.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The building is one of the largest centers in the USA. Concerts, dance shows, theater productions, and other performances are held here. The scene was shot in Prudential Hall, a 2,800-seat auditorium used for ballet performances.

Opera House

In the Movie

Scene where People in evening attire gather on the street in front of a luxurious building with columns. A red carpet is laid out at the entrance, and small lanterns are placed along its edges, illuminating the guests' path.

In Reality

The scene was filmed near the Salle Favart theater in Paris. The opera house was built from 1893 to 1898 in the Neo-Baroque style. The Parisian opera company Opéra-Comique holds its performances in the building. Their shows are known for blending singing and acting.