Set Designer

Dancing  Dutch  brings together four choreographers who, despite their different origins, are all rooted in our country and celebrated their first major successes here. For the first time, the National Ballet will dance a creation by Jiří Kylián , the choreographer who gave Nederlands Dans Theater international success for more than thirty years. In addition, this program includes a masterpiece by the Netherlands' most famous choreographer, Hans van Manen , and premiere ballets by Associate Artist David Dawson and Young Creative Associate Milena Sidorova .

Dancing Dutch

National Opera & Ballet

One of a Kind was premiered on 6 May 1998 at the Lucent Danstheater in The Hague by the  Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) 1, helmed by Jiří Kylián. Commissioned by the Dutch government to mark the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the Constitution of the Netherlands, the piece was revived in The Hague in 2023, with the performance attended by King Willem-Alexander and his mother, Princess Beatrix (formerly Queen). In 2019, the remarkable work was staged in Stuttgart, upon the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kylián’s joining John Cranko’s Stuttgarter Ballett. Today, One of a Kind forms part of the ballet repertoire of prominent theatres worldwide. A sought-after choreographer, Kylián’s works have been performed on numerous other special and festive occasions, among them the gala inauguration in 2008 of the Norwegian Opera House in Oslo. In 2002, Kylián’s NDT featured in the culture programme during the NATO summit in Prague, hosted by President Václav Havel and attended by 42 heads of state. The Czech National Ballet will be presenting One of a Kind at the National Theatre in celebration of Kylián’s 80th birthday.

One of a Kind

National Theatre Prague

Senses is the Finnish National Ballet’s third contemporary dance evening, offering new perspectives on dance. More than just a performance, it’s an extended event that invites everyone to take part.

Set Designer

Michael Simon

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 25 - Mar 10, 2027

One of a Kind · Národní divadlo

Feb 26 - Mar 20, 2027

Senses · Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Past events

Mar 30 - Apr 14, 2024

Dancing Dutch · Nationale Opera & Ballet

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