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Dutch National Ballet announces 2026-2027 season, bringing Ekman's Play to Amsterdam
The first season for new Artistic Director Ernst Meisner also features Wheeldon, Kylián among others.
Ikuko
Mar 221 min read


Review: Dutch National Ballet Paquita/Carmen/5 Tango's-It was Beaujean-Brandsen-van Manen
Beaujean and Brandsen presented their works together one last time before retiring. It was the first time for the company to present van Manen's work since his passing.
Ikuko
Mar 224 min read


Ballet and opera people "lash out" at Timothée Chalamet with open arms
Mature responses from the centuries-old art form.
Ikuko
Mar 142 min read
Ballet greats honoured by French Ministry of Culture
Alessandra Ferri, Hofesh Shechter, Ted Brandsen, Olga Smirnova and Alexei Ratmansky. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Mar 51 min read


La Bayadère is being rewritten
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, the Dutch National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet are restaging the 19th century ballet.
Ikuko
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Dutch National Ballet Academy appoints new Artistic Director
Dario Elia will succeed Ernst Meisner in February 2026.
Ikuko
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Choreographer Hans van Manen passes away
His legacy lives on.
Ikuko
Dec 18, 20251 min read


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


Dutch National Ballet: Salome Leverashvili promoted to Principal
The beautiful Georgian dancer joined the Junior Company in 2016.
Ikuko
Nov 12, 20251 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 10: Kira Hilli
Kira tried many many shoes before finally finding the right one.
Ikuko
Oct 31, 20254 min read


World Ballet Day 2025 date announced!
The theme is Access becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025.
Ikuko
Oct 18, 20252 min read
Auditions: Dutch National Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Ballet Edmonton, RBC Apprentice Programme
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Canada
Ikuko
Oct 10, 20253 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 9, 20255 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 8 : Arianna Maldini
The Dutch National Ballet dancer is soon joining the Norwegian National Ballet for the rest of the season.
Ikuko
Sep 21, 20254 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 12, 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 12, 20251 min read


Promotion: Dutch National Ballet Lore Zonderman
Lore joined the Dutch National Ballet in 2020.
Ikuko
Aug 5, 20251 min read
Olga Smirnova, Marcelino Sambé, Maria Kochetkova updates .. and Polunin
Marcelino is back on stage!
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
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