Choreographer

After his acclaimed literary adaptations of »Carmen« and »Peer Gynt«, Johan Inger now turns to a classic ballet that will reveal yet another facet of his art: »Swan Lake«. In 2023, the Swedish choreographer has reinterpreted this great work for Semperoper Ballett and, in so doing, addressed some profound questions: How are personal relationships affected by violence and manipulation? And what roles do personal freedom, respect and acceptance play in a loving relationship?

A Swan Lake

Semperoper Dresden

Experience the future of contemporary dance theatre in this Ballet BC double bill featuring Pieces of Tomorrow and PASSING, works by two of the most distinguished creators of the dance world.

Ballet BC

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Detroit Opera House debut! Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza will perform Carmen, in choreographer Johan Inger’s reimagined version of Georges Bizet’s opera. This will be the only U.S. performance of Inger’s Carmen during the company’s North American tour. The staging is a contemporary look at Prosper Mérimée’s story of passion and vengeance as seen through the eyes of a child. “There is a certain mystery within this character,” states Inger. “It could be any kid, it could be Don José when he was a boy, it could be a young Micaëla or Carmen and José’s unborn child. It could even be ourselves, with our very first goodness wounded due to a violent experience that, though brief, has had a negative impact in our lives and our ability to interact with others forever.”

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Compañía Nacional de Danza: CARMEN

Detroit Opera House

Understanding common requirements is part of the nature of artistic work. From there on progress can be made and new work created. The three choreographers whose works form the Common Ground performance share a connection with the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in The Hague. Along with a shared artistic conviction, in which humour also has its place, their choreographies are interwoven with connections filled with subtle content – and all of them have had world premieres at the NDT. The first two are inspired by music for string quartet. And the first and third pieces are each based in their own way on the concept of seduction.

Choreographer

Johan Inger

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 28 - Jul 14, 2026

Common Ground · Bayerische Staatsoper

Past events

Sep 21 - Oct 6, 2025

A Swan Lake · Semperoper Dresden

28 - 29 Mar, 2025

Ballet BC · St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

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