Dutch National Ballet
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Director Dutch National Ballet
Interview Ted Brandsen
At the end of the 2025 – 2026 season, Ted Brandsen is saying farewell as artistic director of Dutch National Ballet. For the last time, he’ll be presenting a new full-length production of an enchanting ballet. In addition, he’ll be programming works by choreographers he admires and spotlighting talented youngsters. He’ll also share with us the milestones that formed him as a dancer.
Productions 2025 – 2026 season
Dutch National Ballet
Discover our diverse 2025 – 2026 ballet season with thirteen productions.*
* New Moves, NextSteps, and Dancers of Tomorrow are also part of the 2025 – 2026 season but will be published online at a later date.
Junior Company
The foundation of the Junior Company in 2013 created a stepping stone for young dancers to make the transition from the Dutch National Ballet Academy to Dutch National Ballet. The Junior Company bridges the gap between training and professional practice.
Dutch Ballet Orchestra
Dutch Ballet Orchestra’s mission is ‘to inspire the movement in dance’. Since its inception in 1965, the orchestra has been the proud musical partner of Dutch National Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater.
Ted Brandsen
Director Dutch National Ballet“Ballet triggers something in people, it communicates directly with the soul”
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About Dutch National Ballet
Dutch National Ballet develops, produces and presents ballet at the highest international level. We aim to reach a wide public and to bring today’s audiences into contact with the beauty and passion of this art form.
About Dutch National Ballet
Over the past 60 years, Dutch National Ballet has evolved into one of the world's foremost ballet companies. With a unique and wide repertoire, a tradition of innovation, and around 80 dancers from all over the world, the company plays a leading role in Dutch cultural life and beyond.
Come in and be inspired by our spectacle – we promise to give you a warm welcome.
A rich history
Dutch National Ballet is founded on 31 August 1961 through a merger of the Nederlands Ballet (Sonia Gaskell) and the Amsterdams Ballet (Mascha ter Weeme).