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History of the Hamburg Ballet

The Hamburg Ballet is famous far beyond the city of Hamburg. International tours have made it not only a highlight of the international ballet scene, but also one of Germany's most important cultural ambassadors. John Neumeier directed the company as Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer from 1973 until 2024. Neumeier is a master at combining classical ballet tradition with contemporary forms in his works, while developing a unique personal choreographic language. John Neumeier's lecture demonstrations (Ballett-Werkstatt) are a special feature of the Hamburg Ballet's tradition. During these matinees, which take place on the stage of the Hamburg State Opera several times per season since 1973, the Artistic Director presents, together with the company, specific aspects of the ballet world, new creations or ballet history. Since 1975, the dance festival "Hamburg Ballet Days" has provided the high point and finale of every season. The festival traditionally opens with a premiere of a new work and ends with the Nijinsky Gala, featuring international guest stars as well as the entire Hamburg Ballet ensemble. Although the company performs at the Hamburg State Opera, its creative home, rehearsal venue and educational centre is a separate building, the Hamburg Ballet Centre opened in 1989.

Founded in 1978, the ballet school with its integrated boarding facilities, a pre-ballet department, 8 professional classes including a final 2 years "Theatre Class" program, trains the next generation of dancers.

In August 2024, Demis Volpi took over as Artistic Director of the Hamburg Ballet.

 

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and several "Ballet Workshops" - available on DVD
 

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