Dutch National Ballet
Ballet Beats

Dates
22 January – 2 March 2026
Location
Tour, The Nederlands
Running time
TBA
Tickets
TBA

Junior Company: the ballet of the future
Dutch National Ballet’s Junior Company is the place where young dance talent and innovative choreographers come together. In Ballet Beats, the group presents three world premieres alongside the Dutch premiere of a lively classic: Allegro Brillante by George Balanchine.
Choreographers Joshua Junker, Arielle Smith Jones and Mthuthuzeli November bring fresh energy to the stage with influences from hip-hop, African dance and contemporary movement. With their bold and dynamic creations, they show us what the ballet of the future might look like. Experience the talent of this new generation of dance makers.
Performance information
Three world premieres and one Dutch premiere
World premiere
Choreography Joshua Junker
World premiere
Choreography Arielle Smith Jones
World premiere
Choreography Mthuthuzeli November
Allegro Brillante
Dutch premiere
Choreography George Balanchine
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Two new choreographic voices
Mthuthuzeli November and Joshua Junker on Ballet Beats
In Ballet Beats, the promising young choreographers Mthuthuzeli November and Joshua Junker each present a new work. Meet these rising stars, whose works offer a glimpse into the ballet of tomorrow.