Dutch National Ballet

In a historic Jacob’s Pillow debut, Dutch National Ballet performed in the Ted Shawn Theatre in Festival 2023. Over the past 60 years, Dutch National Ballet has evolved into one of the world’s most critically acclaimed 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. Program: “Variations for Two Couples;” choreography: Hans van Manen; music: Benjamin Britten. “Two and Only;” choreography: Wubkje Kuindersma; music: Michael Benjamin. “The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude;” choreography: William Forsythe; music: Frans Schubert. Solo; choreography: Hans van Manen; music: Johann Sebastian Bach. “Grand Pas Classique;” choreography: Victor Gsovsky; music: Daniel-François-Esprit Auber. “5 Tango’s;” choreography: Hans van Manen; music: Astor Piazzolla. Includes introduction by Pamela Tatge and Post-Show Talk with Ted Brandsen, Riho Sakomoto, and Joseph Massarelli moderated by Maura Keefe. This performance was filmed live on July 7, 2023 in the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions. Full-length performance films are copyright of Jacob’s Pillow. No part of this video, in whole or in part, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, adapted, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from Jacob’s Pillow.