Paris: Crazy Horse Backstage Meet & Dancer Experience

Step backstage at Crazy Horse, then watch the show from the front

You spend an hour backstage with a Crazy Horse dancer before the evening show, learning the stories behind the routines over champagne and appetizers in the founder's lounge. Then you watch the full performance from the audience, knowing someone on stage. Groups stay under 16 people, and the experience runs in English on Sundays and French on Fridays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Meet dancer and enjoy Crazy Horse show

• Arrive at Crazy Horse venue
• Meet a dancer backstage for one hour
• Enjoy champagne and appetizers in boudoir
• Watch dancers prepare in dressing rooms
• Attend the Crazy Horse show

The experience

You walk through the red velvet corridors of Crazy Horse at 6:30 pm, one of only 16 people allowed backstage that evening. The venue opens up differently when you're not in the audience: mirrors catch light in ways you didn't expect, and the whole place smells like history and fresh paint. A dancer meets you in the lounge, the old office of Alain Bernardin, the founder, and talks through the stories behind the routines, the choreography, what goes into a single performance. It's not a performance itself. It's a conversation, and she's answering the questions you didn't know to ask.

Champagne arrives, and so do small plates. Nothing heavy, just enough to settle your nerves if you have them. The group stays small on purpose, which means you're not competing for her attention or standing in a crowd. You learn how the lighting works, why certain moves matter, what the dancers think about when they're on stage. At 8:15 pm, she heads to the dressing rooms, and you move to your seat. The show starts, and you watch it differently now. You know someone in those lights.

The Crazy Horse show runs in French on Fridays and English on Sundays, so pick the language that works for you. The whole experience, from the moment you arrive backstage to the final curtain, takes about two hours. It's not a tour of the building or a masterclass. It's access, and access changes how you see the place.

What’s included

• One-hour backstage access to meet a Crazy Horse dancer and hear the stories behind the show.
• champagne and petits-fours in the founder's lounge.
• entry to the full Crazy Horse performance.
• live entertainment.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SundayDeparts at 18:30Last departure this season: 27 Dec

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Crazy Entertainement

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Crazy Horse but also want the inside story: the backstage hour turns a cabaret show into something more personal, and the small group size means you're not just watching from a distance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What time does the backstage experience start?

6:30 pm. The dancer meeting lasts one hour, then the show begins at 8:15 pm.

How many people go backstage at once?

Maximum 16 per session, so the group stays small and you get real conversation with the dancer.

What's included in the champagne and appetizers?

Champagne and a selection of petits-fours served in the founder's lounge while you talk with the dancer.

Is this experience in English or French?

English on Sundays, French on Fridays. Check the date when you book.

Do I need to be fit or able-bodied for this?

The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible.

Can I get to Crazy Horse by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the venue.

What happens if I arrive late?

The backstage session starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Arrive early to find your way in.