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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 19, 20255 min read
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 8, 20255 min read
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 11, 20251 min read
Dutch National Opera & Ballet open house
The family friendly event was free admission.
Ikuko
Sep 1, 20252 min read
Dutch National Ballet soloist publishes a book
Nina Tonoli's book is titled Dagboek van een ballerina, or Diary of an ballerina.
Ikuko
Aug 27, 20251 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Riho Sakamoto returns, promotions and joiners
Welcome back and congratulations!
Ikuko
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Audition and opportunities: Scapino Ballet, Ukrainian International Ballet, Aidsfonds Amsterdam Pride Boat, Emilie Weisse Circustheater
All the Netherlands
Ikuko
Jul 10, 20251 min read
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 31, 20251 min read
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 28, 20256 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Jewels- joy of pure dance
Every facet of three stones was brilliant.
Ikuko
Mar 1, 20252 min read
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 5, 20256 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Yuanyuan Zhang promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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
Dutch National Ballet appoints Ratmansky as Associate Artist
The Dutch National Ballet has been collaborating with Ratmansky already.
Ikuko
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Ratmansky’s Don Q — Detail oriented catharsis
A non-stop action, party and comedy.
Ikuko
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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
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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