June 1955
Michelle & Ernest are members of the Genevieve Mallarmé Contemporary Dance Company in Paris. In that company, they follow their professional training and perform at the theaters of the Cite Universitaire Internationale of Paris and of the Comedie des Champs-Elysees.
Despite her mother’s support, Michelle has to do various jobs, from washing and ironing students’ shirts to dance classes given to children and ladies at their home.