NUTCRACKER | the nuts talent show

The Nutcracker production by KOMA Ballet, in partnership with Odense Symfoniorkester and international artists, takes place within the professional performing arts landscape that values youth development and in this context embodies the power of collaborations.
The production goes beyond contemporary dance; it is a cultural exchange initiative that believes that the exchange between artists who experience cultural diversity and plurality can add to the way we approach and make art. Selected prominent artists from Latin America come to join the Youth Danish Ensemble during the Christmas season, contributing their unique artistic perspectives and enriching the performance with a fusion of styles and experiences. This collaboration allows for a vibrant and dynamic reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky composition, blending classical traditions with contemporary influences from across cultures.

The project’s choreography is crafted by a highly respected choreographer who brings not only technical excellence but also innovative artistic vision to the production. The fusion of classical music with contemporary dance ensures the production stays relevant while maintaining the integrity of The Nutcracker's classical roots. This collaboration allows for a rich dialogue between tradition and innovation, offering both the dancers and the audience a unique interpretation of the beloved classic.

2024 SEASON | December 20th and 21st

PAPIRKLIP
| Det Kongelige Teater Balletskolen Odense - Juleforestilling

- alt med én saks...
En intens og følelsesladet danseforestilling hvor saksen fører publikum rundt i Andersens fantastiske univers.
H.C. Andersens PAPIRKLIP er mere end et smukt stykke håndværk. Forholdet mellem bevægelse, klip og udtryk har en dybere mening på samme måde som eventyrerne, der underholder, beriger og samtidig indeholder stof til eftertanke.
Forestillingen er egnet for alle aldersgrupper.

Medvirkende:
Alle elever på Det Kongelige Teater Balletskolen Odense og AMOK DGU
VARIGHED: Cirka 60 minutter
HVOR: Odense Rådhus, Flakhaven, Odense C

DGU on Stage:
fredag den 6. dec kl. 17.00
lørdag den 7. dec kl. 13.00
lørdag den 7. dec kl. 15.00
lørdag den 7. dec kl. 17.00
søndag den 8. dec kl. 13.00
søndag den 8. dec kl. 15.00
søndag den 8. dec kl. 17.00
torsdag den 12. dec kl. 17.00
mandag den 16. dec kl. 17.00
tirsdag den 17. dec kl. 17.00

MEN IN COATS

Men in Coats is a choreographic gem created by Tim Rushton. The work is danced to the tunes of the New York-based composer Philip Glass.
The piece premiered in 2010, a year before Tim Rushton was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to dance.
The play, originally created for Danks DanseTeater, takes the stage with a new and promising cast, who have the chance to work for the first time with the internationally recognized and award-winning choreographer.
Production: KOMA BALLET
Choreography: Tim Rushton
Rehearsal Manager: Caroline Rodrigues
Photos: Mijael Peredo

Men In Coats | KOMA BALLET + TIM RUSHTON er støttet af Odense Kommune, Kulturpuljen

8.LETTERS

8.LETTERS is the second work that takes the stage on June 20th, and comes to celebrate the graduating artists.
Created collaboratively by the cast, it's a work that doesn't try to summarize the cast's years with us, but rather integrate what makes sense to say before leaving. It is collective and collaborative in the most honest meaning of the word, from the proposal to execution, with tracks compressed by the dancers, as well as the visual material displayed on the scene.
Concept and Facilitator: Caroline Rodrigues
Producer: KOMA BALLET
Composition: KOMA CAST
Photos: Mijael Peredo

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.

Kompani Chef

Inge Fjord

if@kglteater-odense.dk

Kunstneriske Manager

Caroline Rodrigues

cr@kglteater-odense.dk

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.
Artist

Alberte Mouritsen

Artist

Emily Heisterberg

Artist

Ida Brieghel

Artist

Karline Olivia Kotila

Artist

Lærke Uglebjerg Stehmann

Artist

Sille Bygholm Storm

Artist

Severin Raun

Artist

Tina Cao

Praktikant

Ea Lund

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