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Celine Dion prepares for stage comeback with Pilates and ballet after long break
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Celine Dion prepares for stage comeback with Pilates and ballet after long break

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canadian singer Celine Dion is preparing for her stage comeback after a six-year hiatus due to a rare autoimmune disorder.
  • Dion revealed she is training three times a week with Pilates and twice with ballet to prepare for her upcoming shows.
  • The 58-year-old singer, diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022, will perform concerts in Paris in September and October, with more shows planned for next May.

Celine Dion is intensifying her preparation for a highly anticipated stage return, marking her first performances in six years. The Canadian superstar is undergoing rigorous physical training, dedicating three days a week to Pilates and two to ballet.

Dion, 58, shared her commitment to her fans in an interview with "Harper's Bazaar," expressing a strong desire to deliver a memorable performance. "It's been so long, I want to give them something to show them how much I've missed them," she stated.

Since revealing her diagnosis with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder causing muscle stiffness and spasms, in 2022, Dion has made limited public appearances. Her comeback is scheduled with concerts at the La Défense Arena in Paris from September 12 to October 17, followed by ten additional performances in May of the following year.

It's so long ago, I want to give them something to show them how much I've missed them.

— Celine DionThe singer spoke to "Harper's Bazaar" about her upcoming shows and her fans.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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