While his classmates laughed at him, Jean-Claude found refuge in two worlds that were as unexpected as they were life-saving: classical music and dance.
Ballet: a surprising choice… but crucial
For five years, the boy devoted himself consistently to classical ballet, a demanding art known for its strict discipline and constant pursuit of perfection. Whatever the discipline, Van Damme was even invited to dance at the Paris Opera. The grace of movement, the control of the body, the coordination: so many skills that he would later use again in his famous fight scenes.
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