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An interesting mix of classical, contemporary, hip-hop and cultural choreography graced the stage at the Linbury Theatre for International Draft Works 2025.

Dutch National Ballet give committed performances in Helen Pickett’s latest literary adaptation in a full-length Lady Macbeth.

Dancing Dutch for Dutch National Ballet comprises four different works, not all by Dutch choreographers, which show off the depth and breadth of a company in great shape.

When the director walks four weeks ahead of opening night, Dutch National Opera and Ballet hastily create a searing double bill of classical tragedy. 

Triple bills featuring works by William Forsythe are fast becoming de rigeur. Dutch National Ballet have taken up the challenge and appear to revel in it.

Salvatore Viganò's choreography for Beethoven's 1801 ballet Prometheus has not survived, but a trio of creators put their own stamp on the score in Amsterdam.

Beautiful neoclassical and Baroque dance describes a future full of hope that really hits the spot.

A complete roster of principal dancers appear in a gala full of the joys of spring. 

Dutch National Ballet presents six Hans van Manen creations spanning 40 years of choreography. 

The world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's ballet about the legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is unsurprisingly colourful and highly dramatic by design. 

Dutch National Ballet continues its series honouring the great choreographer. 

The short programme of new works choreographed by DNB dancers leaves the audience refreshed with enthusiasm.

Anna Tsygankova is clearly enjoying her part in Forsythe's Pas/Parts 2018, an exposé of the vocabulary of modern ballet.

This Swan Lake is a continued homage to classical female beauty and awe-inspiring dancing. The swans' collective mourning at Siegfried’s betrayal and its consequences are palpable.

Dawson impresses most where the dynamic between utter stillness and his lyrical movements is greatest, and Bryers has composed a beautiful and meditative series of compositions

What the young dancers lack in finesse they make up in boisterousness. Sidorova's dance vocabulary seems endless. Kuindersma's Mesmer radiates into the theatre.

For a ticket to 19th-century romance, head to Amsterdam, where John Neumeier's story will stir your heart and lift you up.

Sasha Mukhamedov, James Stout and their fellow dancers succeed to drag us off to a romantic tragedy on the British isles on a June evening.

A pulsing one hour and 40 minutes for young ballet and hip hop dance fans.

In the future features exciting works by Juanjo Arques and Hans van Manen, and is the most exciting programme by the Junior Company so far.

Ballet and pop music meet in a new work by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and other exciting collaborations by Ernst Meisner, Hans van Manen and Wubkje Kuindersma

NDT2's triple bill of contemporary ballet that featured works by Marco Goecke, Johan Inger and Alexander Ekman in Alkmaar drew an uneven reception.

The story of Mata Hari is a hot topic, now maybe more than ever, and Dutch National Ballet's strong reprise of Ted Brandsen's 2016 ballet comes at the right time.

As generations of dancers move on and off the stage, working hard for their very short lived moment in the spotlight, we can rest assured that there will be many classic Van Manen pieces in the repertoire for them to dance.

Athletic (modern) classics combined with playful Hans van Manen and romantic Kuindersma make for a great evening. Elisa Badenes and Anna Ol are superb.

Dramatic narrative ballets seem to gain in popularity with the Dutch National Ballet, and although Onegin was no tearjerker star ballerina Anna Tsygankova created some beautiful moments.

Wheeldon’s vocabulary, Ratmansky’s Lyricism, Pastor’s roaring engine and Dawson’s mesmerising planetary roaming little prince Edo Wijnen, make for a happy afternoon. 

Dutch National Ballet proves its innovative tradition of modern ballet with playful, serious, subtle and powerful pieces.

Coppelia's convincing cartoon world with some great dancing by soloists De Jongh and Camargo and comedic genius by Yanowsky.

Dutch summer Romance? Yes, that's a thing. With some virtuoso dancing thrown in for good measure.

Dutch National Ballet's New Moves 2016 edition proves to be a great success. 

Energetic evening to start your summer. You can cut out Dawson's tableaus and frame them on the wall.

The concept of bringing opera and ballet together in an abstract production is interesting, but Sasha Waltz creates a cold universe that fails to convey strong emotions.

There are 44 years between the oldest and newest Balanchine works in this programme which confirmed its timeless beauty and significance today. 

The Junior Company presents a new mixed programme with old and new works, but fails to surprise or exceed expectations.

A stylised and fast paced production that lacks emotional impact, but is saved by the performance of ballerina Anna Tsygankova

Dutch National Ballet presents master choreographer's iconic works Metaforen, Twilight, Two Gold Variations and Live showcasing the choreographer’s inventiveness and the development of his works over the years.

Christopher Wheeldon's Dutch National Ballet production of Cinderella takes a fresh look at Prokofiev's ballet, but the magic comes from Julian Crouch's stunning sets and costumes.

New Moves brings together on stage eleven works by young choreographers of Dutch National Ballet. A mixed evening, with some bright ideas.

Dutch National Ballet closes a vibrant season with Cool Britannia, including exciting world premieres by David Dawson and Christopher Wheeldon and a sensational performance of Wayne McGregor's Chroma.

ISH and the Junior Company succesfully combine two dance styles in one performance. The fascinating contemporary visuals, music and costumes give this fantasy a modern look and feel.

The first ballet company appearing in this year’s Hong Kong Arts Festival was the Dutch National Ballet, with Christopher Wheeldon’s production of Cinderella. 

The young talents from Dutch National Ballet's Junior Company showed themselves to the public in an exciting mixed programme of well-performed classics and interesting new works.

With Back to Bach the Dutch National Ballet shows that Bach and ballet go together perfectly.

Dutch National Ballet opened their new season with a festive gala. Excerpts from classics, contemporary works, Ted Brandsen's choreography for the Junior Company, and a glimpse of what's to come this season... a bouquet of the finest pieces in the repertoire, and a fantastic opportunity to see the company's many faces. 

The Dutch National Ballet impresses with the world première of a new and large-scale production of The Tempest by resident choreographer Krzysztof Pastor. At Het Musiektheater as part of the 2014 Holland Festival. 

Grand, bold dancing by great Ballerinas! Ballerinas dance their favourite pieces. Sexy and sleek Brandsen. Lovely, deep Wheeldon. Larissa Lezhnina's last night. An absolute go see.

The Dutch National Ballet presents its Junior Company in their first tour. This performance is much more than an introduction: it is a full-length programme filled with variation and energy.

The Dutch National Ballet presents four brand new choreographies in Dutch Doubles, working together with acclaimed artists from different fields.

Dutch National Ballet's Fairytales is fantastic night out for all ages. Anna Tsygankova as the title role in Firebird and Remi Wörtmeyer as Puck in The Dream stun their Dutch audience with their athleticism and expressiveness. At Amsterdam Muziektheater.