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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