KOMA
KOMA aims for the future.
As a contemporary dance company, we are driven by the desire to look forward, in actions that foster not only development and expansion, but also access within the art form, for what we believe to be a continuous comprehensive development of talent.
KOMA doesn't do it and doesn't want it alone, that's why it actively collaborates with national and international artists, to cultivate meaningful connections with artists, audiences and local communities.
Established in 2022 through a strategic alliance between Danse Grunduddannelsen (DGU) and the Royal Theater Ballet School Odense, our presence in Odense is instrumental in promoting art accessibility through local collaborations and extending artistic reach beyond major cultural centers. Our ensemble features a diverse cast of dancers from Denmark, Canada, Greece, and Brazil, uniting varied professional experiences and backgrounds. Complementing this, our internship program offers advanced students intensive refinement and practical experience within a professional company environment. KOMA profoundly embraces the diversity of the international dance community, fostering a vibrant culture of artistic authenticity.
Born in Odense
KOMA made a debut on the stage at the Odense Teater in March 2023 and since then has performed relevant works with artists who stand out on the national and international scene. KOMA aims to provide a unique opportunity for promising young artists in their first years of experience, providing full-time training at a high level with the technical and artistic tools for successful journey in the dance.
KOMA Ballet was created in 2022 in a collaboration between Basic Dance Training | DANSEGRUNDUDDANNELSEN and the Royal Theatre Odense Ballet School.
Meet The Team
KOMA has a direction that expands and diverse artistic vision that resonates with the international dance scene. Our ensemble consists of a cast selected by audition, ensuring standards of technical and artistic level. Each season, we handpick a maximum of 10 dancers, complemented by 2 interns. This select group rotates roles within our repertoire, enriching their experience and versatility while maintaining the dynamic quality of our performances.
Inge Fjord, the visionary forstander (principal) of Det Kongelige Teater Balletskolen Odense, is the inspired founder and enduring creative backbone of the institution - from its earliest conception to its flourishing present. A native of Odense, she returned to Denmark to be instrumental in launching the Odense branch of the Royal Ballet School, Since its inception, she has guided the school, evolving from a modest initiative with a handful of staff and just 15 budding students into a fully recognized cultural institution with over 100 enrollees in its foundational programs, including an accredited gymnasium-level education tailored for dancers.
Inge has fervently cultivated a learning environment where elite ballet training and holistic human development intersect, rooted in Danish "friskole" pedagogical values, prioritizing character, artistry, and community as much as technique. Her leadership has not only shaped the academic and artistic curriculum but has also elevated the institution through initiatives like AMOK (Akademiet for Moderne dans Og Klassisk ballet), which offers both professional foundational dance training and engaging extracurricular programs for youth. Moreover, she has nurtured KOMA Ballet, a dynamic youth company that stages culturally rich productions—such as “The Nutcracker” in collaboration with international artists and Odense Symfoniorkester.
Inge’s impact extends beyond structural and artistic guidance—she embodies the steady, creative pillar that enables these spaces to flourish. In recognition of her contributions, she received the title of Årets Odenseaner (Odense Citizen of the Year) in 2020—marking the first time the award was ever bestowed.
Inge has fervently cultivated a learning environment where elite ballet training and holistic human development intersect, rooted in Danish "friskole" pedagogical values, prioritizing character, artistry, and community as much as technique. Her leadership has not only shaped the academic and artistic curriculum but has also elevated the institution through initiatives like AMOK (Akademiet for Moderne dans Og Klassisk ballet), which offers both professional foundational dance training and engaging extracurricular programs for youth. Moreover, she has nurtured KOMA Ballet, a dynamic youth company that stages culturally rich productions—such as “The Nutcracker” in collaboration with international artists and Odense Symfoniorkester.
Inge’s impact extends beyond structural and artistic guidance—she embodies the steady, creative pillar that enables these spaces to flourish. In recognition of her contributions, she received the title of Årets Odenseaner (Odense Citizen of the Year) in 2020—marking the first time the award was ever bestowed.
Caroline Rodrigues er født og opvokset i Brasilien.
Hvorfra hun også har sin uddannelse fra bla. Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Hun er som danser og koreograf anerkendt i både Syd Amerika og Europa, og har danset med mange estimerede kompagnier så som: Ballet Jovem Minas Gerais, JundiaÍ Municipal Dance Company, Holstebro Dance Company.
Ved siden af sin professionelle karriere som danser og koreograf er Caroline Rodrigues også en dygtig og velrenommeret underviser, hvilket eleverne på Det Kongelige Teater Balletskole Odense
lige nu nyder godt af, da hun er Artistisk leder og underviser på DGU og KOMA BALLET.
Hvorfra hun også har sin uddannelse fra bla. Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Hun er som danser og koreograf anerkendt i både Syd Amerika og Europa, og har danset med mange estimerede kompagnier så som: Ballet Jovem Minas Gerais, JundiaÍ Municipal Dance Company, Holstebro Dance Company.
Ved siden af sin professionelle karriere som danser og koreograf er Caroline Rodrigues også en dygtig og velrenommeret underviser, hvilket eleverne på Det Kongelige Teater Balletskole Odense
lige nu nyder godt af, da hun er Artistisk leder og underviser på DGU og KOMA BALLET.
Claire is canadian and joins the 25/26 cast after international seasons, and has accumulated experience with Johan Inger, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, among others!
Ida has been an important core part of the cast. In the last season she was with Odense Teater as an in-house dancer in their new production, representing KOMA.
Lærke is a product of the house, formed by the Royal Ballet School and DGU, and has accumulated international experience, having danced in works signed by Ohad Naharin, Akram Khan and among others.
Lærke has been part of the cast for more than three seasons, and has featured in leading roles.
DGU student and KOMA intern
DGU student and KOMA intern
DGU student and KOMA intern
Max was awarded Best Dancer at what is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest dance festival in 2017!
With extensive technical and academic training in dance, he works as a multi-talented artist as a dancer, choreographer, director, audiovisual producer, and much more!
With extensive technical and academic training in dance, he works as a multi-talented artist as a dancer, choreographer, director, audiovisual producer, and much more!
KOMA's partnership with Max is long-standing and builds bridges between Denmark and South America.