Calendar Friends activities
The Friends of Dutch National Ballet contribute to new productions, costumes, sets and the development of our dancers. That is why they have a special advantage and are welcome to attend special behind-the-scenes activities.
Friends activities
Attend daily training sessions
Friends are welcome to attend a private training of the dancers in one of our ballet studios. You can sign up for only one date.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- 18 April: 11:00 - 12:15
- 2 June: 10:00 - 11:15 and 11:00 - 12:15
- Free admission
Young Talent Event
We are pleased to introduce the new young talents of the Junior Company and Dutch National Opera Studio to you.
- Friday 6 October: 15:30 - 19:00
Unfortunately, the Friends magazine listed the wrong date. The above information is correct.
Dress rehearsal Giselle
We would like to offer you the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of this beautiful classical-romantic ballet.
- Location: National Opera & Ballet, main entrance, Great Hall
- Wednesday 11 October: 20:15 - 22:45
- Price: € 25
Black Achievement Month
Dutch National Ballet shows a programme of diverse choreography during Black Achievement Month.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet Foyer
- Sunday 15 October: 20:00 - 21:00
- Price: € 17
- Plus-ones are welcome
Ballet diner
Exclusive to Giving Circles Soloists and Prima Ballerinas
Our biggest donors are welcome to attend this spectacular behind-the-scenes dinner at our theatre, with our dancers of course not missing.
- Monday 16 October: 18:00 - 22:30
By invitation
Alexandra Radius & Han Ebbelaar
The royal dancing couple of the Netherlands will look back on their lives and dance careers, based on the book Levensdans (Dance of Life). Of course, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and have the book signed.
- Sunday 12 November: 16:00 - 18:00
- Price: € 10
- Plus-ones are welcome
Ballet in the Alps
Switzerland, the Roman Helvetia, is well-known for its breathtaking Alpine scenery. Those who trek through Switzerland's mountain pass walk in the footsteps of Caesar, Goethe, and Napoleon. It owes its rich ballet landscape to the influx of dancers and choreographers during the First and Second World Wars. Switzerland now has seven ballet companies and renowned choreographers such as Heinz Spoerli, Martin Schläpfer, and Christian Spuck.
This ballet tour takes you to the two largest Helvetic ballet companies, as well as renowned ballet schools and the contemporary dance scene.
Folk dance class Raymonda
You are welcome to a private rehearsal for the folk dance scene from the ballet Raymonda.
- Location: National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- Friday 1 December: 17:00 - 18:00
- Price: €12.50
Behind-the-scenes tour
New Friends are welcome to a behind-the-scenes tour of Dutch National Ballet. After the tour, you will attend part of the dancers' daily training in one of the ballet studios.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet
- 10:30 - 13:00
- Free admission
Attend daily training sessions
Friends are welcome to attend a private training of the dancers in one of our ballet studios. You can sign up for only one date.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- Saturday 13 January: 10:00 - 11:15
- Saturday 17 February: 11:00 - 12:15
- Free admission
Premiere diner Frida
Exclusive for members of the Giving Circles
We would like to offer you the opportunity to share this joyous evening with other members of the Giving Circles and our dancers with an exquisite dinner prior to the premiere of Frida.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- Thursday 8 February: 18:00 - 20:00
- Price: € 90 (excluding ticket for the performance)
Bijeenkomst nalaten
Have you ever thought of bequeathing to Dutch National Opera & Ballet? And what goes into writing a will? We will inform you more about this during this event, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Our dancers and singers will also be performing.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- Tuesday 5 March: 14:00 - 16:30
- Free admission
- Plus-ones are welcome
Behind-the-scenes tour
New Friends are welcome to a behind-the-scenes tour at Dutch National Ballet. After the tour, you will attend part of the dancers' daily training in one of the ballet studios.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via stage door
- Sunday 17 March: 10:30 - 13:00
- Free admission
ATTENDING BALLET CLASS
You are welcome to attend a private training of the dancers in one of our ballet studios. You can sign up for either date.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via artists' entrance
- Saturday 13 April, 10:00 - 11:15 and 11:00 – 12:15
Friday 17 May, 10:00 - 11:15 - Free entrance
Visit the production workshop
Patrons are welcome to visit the Production workshop at Dutch National Opera & Ballet. The set builders show how the new set for The Fairy's Kiss is manufactured.
- Location: Production workshop Amsterdam Zuidoost
- Friday 26 April, 14:00 - 15:30
- Free entrance
Behind-the-scenes tour
New Friends are welcome to a behind-the-scenes tour of Dutch National Ballet. After the tour, you will attend part of the dancers' daily training in one of the ballet studios.
- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, via the artists' entrance
- Sunday 16 June, 10:30 - 13:00
- Free entrance
BALLET IN THE OPEN AIR
The dancers of the Junior Company dance the stars from heaven at the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre. After attending the dancers' public ballet class, enjoy a varied programme.
- Location: Vondelpark Amsterdam
- Sunday 23 June, 14:00-16:30
More information: openluchttheater.nl/agenda
Interested in attending one of these activities?
Friends, Family Friends, Golden Friends and members of the Giving Circles have exclusive access to the Friends activities.