Dutch National Ballet’s Next Phase: A Conversation With Ted Brandsen and Ernst Meisner

By Steve Sucato for Pointe Magazine This is an exciting era for Dutch National Ballet. Led by longtime artistic director Ted Brandsen, the company tours to New York City this month—the first time in 40 years—bringing its star dancers and showcasing the company’s growth during his tenure. The performances, November 20–22 at New York City Center, will feature two programs with works by Brandsen, Hans van Manen, Alexei … Continue reading Dutch National Ballet’s Next Phase: A Conversation With Ted Brandsen and Ernst Meisner

Dutch National Ballet’s New “Raymonda” Brings Modern Sensibilities to a Petipa Classic [Preview]

By Steve Sucato for Pointe Magazine On April 3, Dutch National Ballet presents the crown jewel in its 60th-anniversary season: a new, full-length production of Raymonda, the company’s first.  “Raymonda is one of the greatest classical ballets,” says DNB artistic director Ted Brandsen. “It is a complete display of everything classical ballet has to offer.” Raymonda, the last hit ballet created by choreographer Marius Petipa, premiered in … Continue reading Dutch National Ballet’s New “Raymonda” Brings Modern Sensibilities to a Petipa Classic [Preview]