Nasjonalballetten is Norway's classical ballet company with around 70 dancers, led by Ballettsjef Ingrid Lorentzen. The company operates Wilhelmsen-akademiet, a talent program for young dancers, and offers a summer intensive course for students aged 10 to 19.
Nasjonalballetten is Norway’s classical ballet company, based at the Opera House in Oslo. Together with Nasjonalballetten UNG, a company for young dancers aged 17 to 23, it consists of around 70 dancers. The company is led by Ballettsjef Ingrid Lorentzen and includes two house choreographers and a house director. The roster includes dancers from multiple countries, with several holding the title of Solist.
The company operates its own ballet school and runs Wilhelmsen-akademiet, described as the first talent initiative of its kind in Norway. This academy provides training for young ballet talents aged 10 to 18 from across the country through regional gatherings held from September to June. Nasjonalballetten also offers an annual summer course each June for students aged 10 to 19 of all nationalities, held in collaboration with Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo and Nasjonalballettskolen. The week-long intensive includes instruction in classical ballet, modern ballet, variations, and lectures with company dancers and health personnel.
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Nasjonalballetten is Norway’s classical ballet company. Together with Nasjonalballetten UNG, a company for young dancers aged 17 to 23, it consists of around 70 dancers. The company is led by Ballettsjef Ingrid Lorentzen and is part of Den Norske Opera & Ballett.
Nasjonalballetten is located at Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1, N-0150 Oslo, Norway. The postal address is Postboks 785 Sentrum, N-0106 Oslo.
Nasjonalballetten offers classical ballet performances as a professional company. The organization also provides Wilhelmsen-akademiet, a talent development program for young ballet dancers, and an annual summer intensive course focusing on classical ballet, modern ballet, variations, repertoire, and basic training.
The summer intensive course is open to students aged 10 to 19 from all nationalities. Wilhelmsen-akademiet is available to young dancers aged 10 to 16 living in Norway. Pedagogues accompanying students may also participate in lectures and discussions.
The summer intensive course caters to students aged 10 to 19. Wilhelmsen-akademiet serves two age groups: 10 to 16 years and 16 to 18 years. Nasjonalballetten UNG is for young dancers aged 17 to 23.
Nasjonalballetten offers opportunities through Wilhelmsen-akademiet, described as giving young talents from around Norway the opportunity to become ballet dancers regardless of where they live. The company employs professional dancers and maintains Nasjonalballetten UNG for young dancers aged 17 to 23.
The summer intensive course includes instruction in classical ballet, modern ballet, variations, repertoire, and basic training. Lectures with dancers, pedagogues, and health personnel from Nasjonalballetten are included, with focus on health and injury prevention for pedagogues.
Nasjonalballetten presents classical ballet productions. The summer intensive course includes a showing in Prøvesalen for friends and family.
Contact Nasjonalballetten by email at nasjonalballetten@operaen.no or by phone at 21 42 21 21. The visiting address is Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1, N-0150 Oslo, Norway.