Aesthetic and accessible: Kylián Festival opens in Oslo

Nae Nishimura Skaar in Bella Figura

Norwegian National Ballet in Bella Figura

Norwegian National Ballet in Wings of Wax

Norwegian National Ballet in Gods and Dogs

Norwegian National Ballet in Wings of Wax

Por Vikki Jane Vile, 31 mayo 2025

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“it’s striking how emotive Kylián’s work can be without any fixed narrative”

Crítica hecha desde Oslo Opera House, Main Stage, Oslo el 29 mayo 2025

Wings of Wax (Jiří Kylián)

Gods and Dogs (Jiří Kylián)

Bella Figura (Jiří Kylián)

Norwegian National Ballet

Jiří Kylián, Diseño de escena

Joke Visser, Diseño de vestuario

Kees Tjebbes, Diseño de iluminación

Anaïs Touret, Bailarín

Dmytro Litvinov, Bailarín

Leyna Magbutay, Bailarín

Martin Dauchez, Bailarín

Whitney Jensen, Bailarín

Alex Cuadros Joglar, Bailarín

Youngseo Ko, Bailarín

Jonathan Olofsson, Bailarín

Samantha Lynch, Bailarín

Douwe Dekkers, Bailarín

Miharu Maki, Bailarín

Silas Henriksen, Bailarín

Yolanda Correa, Bailarín

Mathias Tannæs, Bailarín

Nae Nishimura Skaar, Bailarín

Johanne Wien Pedersen, Bailarín

Julie Petanova, Bailarín

Lucas Lima, Bailarín

Veronika Selivanova, Bailarín

Un trío de ases para una noche de danza: Galili, Kylián y Duato

Eduardo López-Collazo, 30th May

Por vos muero tiene más de veinte años, pero no ha envejecido porque lo bueno nunca sufre los avatares del tiempo.

****1

Avant-Garde: an eclectic triple bill in Prague

Elsa Giovanna Simonetti, 15th March

A tremendous triple bill comprising Jiří Kylián's 27’52” and two new works by Robert Bondara and Marco Goecke. The programme unfolds as a meditation on transience, instability and the unpredictability of human life.

****1

A spectacular triple bill lifts ABT’s spring season in New York

Leigh Donlan, 13th March

A finely curated triple bill from American Ballet Theatre included works from Balanchine, Jiří Kylián and Alexei Ratmansky.

****1

Strength to strength: NDT 1’s Resonance feels like a victory lap

Mark Vicente, 10th December

A triumphant evening showcasing the breadth and depth of NDT’s artistic intellect, and their dazzling versatility across various choreographic landscapes.

*****

Dutch National Ballet's Program B is the A+ Program in New York

Ivy Lin, 21st November

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

*****

Petite Mort is a cut above in second Kylián celebration

Vikki Jane Vile, 31st May

The second programme of Norwegian National Ballet's Kylián festival, Day After Yesterday, features four older works, including Petite Mort and No More Play which are unquestionably highlights of his expansive repertoire.

***11

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Vikki Jane Vile

Vikki Jane Vile has been reviewing dance for over ten years, specialising in Ballroom and Ballet. In 2018, she became a member of the Critics' Circle for Dance. Vikki writes for BroadwayWorld and previously Dancing Times, LondonDance.com and CultureWhisper. She also prides herself on being a Strictly Come Dancing connoisseur since its inception and has appeared on BBC radio and several podcasts as an expert on all things Strictly. Having lived in London for ten years, she is now based in Germany and adapting to the Berlin dance scene.

Aesthetic and accessible: Kylián Festival opens at Norwegian National Ballet