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

Dutch National Ballet in Hans van Manen's Adagio Hammerklavier

Anna Tsygankova in Mthuthuzeli November's Thando

Dutch National Ballet in Jiří Kylián's Wings of Wax

Dutch National Ballet in Hans van Manen's 5 Tangos

By Ivy Lin, 22 November 2025

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“the ballet had a structure and mood that held your interest”

Reviewed at New York City Center, New York City on 21 November 2025

Adagio Hammerklavier (Hans van Manen)

Thando (Mthuthuzeli November)

Wings of Wax (Jiří Kylián)

5 Tangos (Hans van Manen)

Dutch National Ballet

Olga Smirnova, Dancer

Jacopo Tissi, Dancer

The Dutch National Ballet’s Hans van Manen in Carré

Mark Vicente, 30th April

Dutch National Ballet give an exemplary account of a quadruple bill comprised of the late Hans van Manen’s works. It’s a wonderful tribute to the great master choreographer.

*****

Dutch National Ballet brings much needed heat to this winter season

Mark Vicente, 10th February

The Dutch National Ballet helped shake off those winter blues with a mixed programme that highlighted ballet’s love affair with Latin rhythms and movement.

****1

NBJ's Ballet Coffret is a feast of modern classics

Naomi Mori, 5th February

National Ballet of Japan's Ballet Coffret showcased the versatility of the company with modern classical works including Dawson's A Million Kisses to my Skin, van Manen's 5 Tangos and Balanchine's Theme and Variations.

****1

Ballet superstars in Frankfurt for a night to savour

Vikki Jane Vile, 30th November

For one night only, audiences in Frankfurt were treated to some world class ballet on the expansive stage of the Jahrhunderthalle.

****1

Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused

Ivy Lin, 20th November

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.

***11

Czech National Ballet: vibrant programming in Sarcasms

Graham Watts, 24th April

Czech National Ballet present an outstanding programme of intriguing new dance, enveloping a late twentieth century gem.

****1

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Ivy Lin

Ivy Lin's love of ballet began in high school when at the school dance she quickly realized she had two left feet. One always admires things one cannot do, and so Ivy began to attend dance performances to marvel at the grace and beauty of bodies in motion. Ivy's day job is a biology teacher and after a long day in the classroom she loves to unwind by watching dance. She also enjoys theater, opera, pop and classical music. Ivy has her own blog (www.humbledandoverwhelmed,blogspot.com)