Forum

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.