Conversations

Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturg Katja Wiegand invite the artistic teams to talk about their work. This classic format provides the audience with unique insights into the production process which only a personal exchange with the artists themselves could give. Join the conversation and get a glimpse of how exciting the final days before a ballet premiere are like.

Free admission.

With the atmospheric Apollosaal of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden as the perfect backdrop, the Staatsballett Berlin invites you to a series of talks on four Sunday mornings. Moderated by staff members of the Staatsballett Berlin, ensemble members, choreographers, costume designers and other participants talk about their work and the secrets behind their art. With plenty of time for deep and personal insights into the lives and daily routines of the artists, entertaining and very special encounters behind the scenes are guaranteed.

Dance is everywhere and ever-present: no culture, country or community exists without it. Until the end of the 19th century, the history of stage dance was mainly dominated by classical ballet. Since then, society has changed radically, and dance as an art form mirrors this continuous development. Cherishing traditions on the one hand and reinterpreting and developing the repertoire on the other are not mutually exclusive goals. Precisely because we are a classical ballet institution, we see it as our task to question and reassess traditions. In this series of talks, we create a forum tackling key topics relating to dance and ballet as they are reflected in today’s society. A variety of guests from the fields of dance studies, other cultural sectors and the audience are invited to discuss these issues.