Ballett am Rhein are unrecognisable in season opener

Ensemble Ballett am Rhein in Hans van Manen's Four Schumann Pieces

Gustavo Carvalho and Nami Ito in Hans van Manen's Four Schumann Pieces

Chiara Scarrone as Suzanna in David Dawson's Empire Noir

Phoebe Kilminster as Michaela in David Dawson's Empire Noir

Balkiya Zhanburchinova (Daughter) and Lucas Erni (Humboldt) in Bridget Breiner's Biolographie

Svetlana Bedenko, Edvin Somai in Bridget Breiner's Biolographie

By Vikki Jane Vile, 29 October 2024

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“the Düsseldorf Symphoniker breathes further energy into the exhilarating conclusion”

Reviewed at Opernhaus, Düsseldorf on 27 October 2024

Four Schumann Pieces (Hans van Manen)

Empire Noir (David Dawson)

Biolographie (Bridget Breiner)

Ballett am Rhein

Hans van Manen, Set Designer

Oliver Haller, Costume Designer

Bert Dalhuysen, Lighting Designer

John Otto, Set Designer

Yumiko Takeshima, Costume Designer

Jürgen Kirner, Set Designer

Ingo Joos, Lighting Designer

Gustavo Carvalho, Dancer

Lucas Erni, Dancer

Nami Ito, Dancer

Chiara Scarrone, 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 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.

*****

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

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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.