Dutch National Ballet
Generation Dance
Dates
11-25 September 2024
Location
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage
Running time
2:25, incl. 2 intervals
Tickets
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Four generations, four dance sensations
From the mid-thirties to early nineties: the four choreographers in Generation Dance may vary widely in age, yet they are linked by their exuberant celebration of the power of dance, which they each express in their own distinct way. The youngest, rising star Rena Butler, is making her Dutch debut in this programme, in combination with two recent hit productions by Ted Brandsen and William Forsythe, and an all-time favourite by Hans van Manen.
Credits
Classical Symphony
Choreography Ted Brandsen
Music Sergei Prokofiev
Persephone
Choreography Rena Butler
Music Hans Abrahamsen, Dmitri Shostakovich & Ezio Bosso
Four Schumann Pieces
Choreography Hans van Manen
Music Robert Schumann
Blake Works I
Choreography William Forsythe
Music James Blake
Musical accompaniment Dutch Ballet Orchestra conducted by Nathan Brock
Online programme
Along with the printed programme book, we also offer online programme information for this performance. The online programme will take you behind the scenes with in-depth stories, articles, and interviews with the creators and cast.
Trailer Generation Dance
Podcast
Getting to know choreographer Rena Butler
Who is this flamboyant American, who is making her Dutch debut as a choreographer in Generation Dance?
Dutch Ballet Orchestra
Dutch Ballet Orchestra is the leading orchestra for dance in the Netherlands. In every performance, the orchestra searches for inspiring synergy between music and dance, in order to give the audience a magical experience. From classical ballet to modern masterpieces, and from music education to talent development, Dutch Ballet Orchestra inspires the movement in dance.
Alexandra Radius Prize
The opening night of Generation Dance, on 11 September, is also the occasion of the presentation of the annual Alexandra Radius Prize. This prize, awarded by the Friends of Dutch National Ballet, will be presented to a dancer who, in the opinion of an expert jury, has stood out in their performances in the 2023 – 2024 season. The prize will be presented by its namesake, former prima ballerina Alexandra Radius.