It is with immense sadness that the Béjart Ballet Lausanne has learned of the passing of Marie-Thérèse Jaccard

It is with immense sadness that the Béjart Ballet Lausanne has learned of the passing of Marie-Thérèse Jaccard, a cherished and essential figure in its history.

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She joined the company in 1995 at the request of Maurice Béjart, who had offered her the position of his secretary following her career as a nurse. Over the years spent by his side, until his passing in 2007, she became much more than a colleague: she was a trusted presence and an indispensable source of support, someone who knew his habits, understood his expectations and assisted him in every aspect of his daily life.

Following the choreographer’s passing, she continued to serve the company with the same loyalty and dedication, providing invaluable support to Gil Roman from 2008 onwards, and later to Julien Favreau when he took over as Artistic Director in 2024. As Secretary of the Maurice Béjart Foundation since 2008, she witnessed nearly three decades of the company’s history and became one of its most treasured keepers of memory.

Always available and attentive, she was also someone the dancers and all members of staff could rely on. Her kindness, generosity and dedication, driven by her deep attachment to the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, will remain forever in the hearts and memories of all those who had the privilege of working alongside her.

To her family, her loved ones and all those who had the privilege of knowing her, the company, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne Foundation and the Maurice Béjart Foundation extend their heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies.

She will remain forever in our memories and in the history of the company.