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Review: Dutch National Ballet Romeo and Juliet - Please give Juliet more space to shine
Rudi van Dantzig's Romeo and Juliet world-premiered in 1967.
Ikuko
Nov 195 min read
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Review: Dutch National Ballet Monument - evolution of gender identity took me to memory lane
The triple bill felt as though it was a full-length ballet because it was consistent and made sense.
Ikuko
Oct 85 min read
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Dutch National Ballet: Anna Ol wins Alexandra Radius Prize, Powney named as Junior Co artistic director
The prize was presented at the opening night of the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
Sep 111 min read
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet open house
The family friendly event was free admission.
Ikuko
Sep 12 min read
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Dutch National Ballet soloist publishes a book
Nina Tonoli's book is titled Dagboek van een ballerina, or Diary of an ballerina.
Ikuko
Aug 271 min read
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Dutch National Ballet: Riho Sakamoto returns, promotions and joiners
Welcome back and congratulations!
Ikuko
Aug 111 min read
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Audition and opportunities: Scapino Ballet, Ukrainian International Ballet, Aidsfonds Amsterdam Pride Boat, Emilie Weisse Circustheater
All the Netherlands
Ikuko
Jul 101 min read
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Hans van Manen, 92, continues to fascinate the world
Van Manen has been active as a choreographer for seven decades and it seems he is unstoppable.
Ikuko
May 311 min read
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Review: Dutch National Ballet's Lady Macbeth - Do not expect Shakespeare
Lady Macbeth was choreographed by Helen Pickett based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Ikuko
Apr 286 min read
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Review: Dutch National Ballet Jewels- joy of pure dance
Every facet of three stones was brilliant.
Ikuko
Mar 12 min read
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Auditions: Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Orlando Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, BalletMet, Indianapolis Ballet, K-Ballet, Polish National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet Academy
The United States, Poland, Japan and the Netherlands.
Ikuko
Jan 56 min read
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Dutch National Ballet: Yuanyuan Zhang promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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Dutch National Ballet: Ernst Meisner named as new artistic director
Meisner will succeed Ted Brandsen as of 1 August 2026. He currently holds many leadership positions.
Ikuko
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Dutch National Ballet appoints Ratmansky as Associate Artist
The Dutch National Ballet has been collaborating with Ratmansky already.
Ikuko
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Review: Dutch National Ballet Ratmansky’s Don Q — Detail oriented catharsis
A non-stop action, party and comedy.
Ikuko
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Dutch National Ballet Generation Dance: Orgy of classical techniques
The mixed programme was a show off and I loved it.
Ikuko
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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Scapino Ballet + Blaudzun Oscar: sophisticated cross-discipline entertainment
A full scale entertainment as the company celebrate its 75 year anniversary. Sadly, it is a farewell to Artistic Director Ed Wubbe.
Ikuko
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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