A few days after Yanis Marshall’s announcement to prosecute her former dance teacher for rape and corruption of a minor, for events dating back 10 years ago, another alleged victim comes out of silence. In the columns of nice morningthe one who “does not want my name to be reduced to this sordid affair” wishes that Bruno Vandelli
“Don’t lay your hands on other boys again.”
“He could touch my private parts”
He who filed a complaint against the one he designates as “a predator and a manipulator“, does not give dates to the facts he reports. However, he remembers: “It started when I was still a minor, with messages telling me ‘you’re beautiful’, ‘I think you’re so cute when you dance’, ‘I’m falling for’. Then it became more and more uncomfortable. He described to me what he wanted to do to me, that kind of thing, insisting that it was our secret.”
And to add that certain attacks occurred under everyone’s noses:“It was insidious and well calculated. When everyone was focused on a movement, he would touch my private parts. And if I pointed this out to him, he would respond that he was sorry and that he was trying to correct my posture .”
In addition to these behaviors “indecent“, the victim assures: “I’m not the only one he sent inappropriate messages to…” confirming the testimony of Yanis Marshall, who describes impunity for this professor for years.
This new witness adds: “Everyone in the dance community has been aware of these problematic behaviors for a long time.” He also explains that the reason for the silence from which Bruno Vandelli was able to benefit for years.
“He told me ‘I took a hotel room, you come with me’“
Indeed, the one that was seen in the show “Popstars”: “had the power to ruin a career with his notoriety, and he took advantage of it. He lured his prey by offering a leading role, or an assistant position, by offering opportunities” says the source. And added: “During an internship, he told me ‘I took a hotel room, you come with me’. I refused. But I was in denial for a long time to protect myself. It’s difficult to face all that. But I reached a point where the accumulation became unbearable. Talking about it is a way to free yourself. And I am lucky to be supported and surrounded.”