Aalto Ballet Essen

Aalto Ballett Essen is a professional ballet company that forms one of the five divisions of Theater und Philharmonie Essen. The company is led by artistic directors Armen Hakobyan and Marek Tůma and maintains a professional ensemble of dancers who perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire.

The organization is located in Essen, Germany, performing at Aalto-Theater at Opernplatz 10, 45128 Essen, with additional activities at Aalto-Foyer, Grillo-Theater, and the ballet hall rehearsal stage.

The organization offers professional ballet performances including works by choreographers such as Jiří Kylián and Johan Inger, Open Classes that combine rehearsal visits with ballet training, public theater tours, audience engagement programs called Blickpunkt Aalto, and accessibility services including audio description and tactile tours for visually impaired audiences.

Members of the public can attend ballet performances and theater tours. People aged 14 and older with some basic classical ballet knowledge can participate in Open Classes. The organization also serves children, young people, and families through outreach programs and participates in inclusive cultural initiatives.

Open Classes are aimed at people aged 14 and older with some basic classical ballet knowledge desired.

The company presents professional ballet performances and productions. Open Classes provide opportunities for participants to observe rehearsals and train with Co-Intendant Armen Hakobyan or the ballet masters of Aalto Ballett.

The organization presents professional ballet performances including classical and contemporary works, with productions featuring choreography by internationally recognized artists and live accompaniment by the Essener Philharmoniker. The company also presents evenings showcasing choreographies created by company members.