François is a distinguished alum of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture for his influence in the Art of Dance. Over the past three decades, he has built an international career as a dancer, ballet master and educator. He has worked with renowned institutions including Nederlands Dans Theater, The Royal Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, La Scala di Milano, Opera Roma and Ballett Zürich. From 2019 to 2023, he served as Deputy Director of Ballettschule Theater Basel.
Known for his artistic leadership, he has led rehearsals and staged works by influential choreographers across the globe. His teaching philosophy centres on adaptability, inclusion and empowering each student to develop their unique artistic voice.