The Czech National Ballet is the largest dance company in the Czech Republic, founded in 1883. The cosmopolitan company comprises dancers of 19 nationalities and performs classical, neoclassical and contemporary repertoire across four venues.
The Czech National Ballet is the largest dance company in the Czech Republic and one of four artistic companies of the National Theatre. Founded in 1883, it operates across four venues in Prague: the National Theatre, State Opera, Estates Theatre, and New Stage. The company comprises dancers from 19 nationalities and is directed by Filip Barankiewicz, who has added 27 new productions to the repertoire since 2017.
The company presents classical ballets including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, and L’Histoire de Manon, alongside contemporary works and mixed bills. Recent productions include John Neumeier’s Liliom and works by choreographers such as Forsythe, Clug, McGregor, and Kylián. The company collaborates with international choreographers, coaches, and designers. In the 2025/26 season, it will give 129 performances, including foreign tours. Past touring destinations have included Spain, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, Oman, Belgium, Finland, China, and South Korea.
The company also runs the Ballet Preparatory School, which follows a curriculum established in 1953. Students participate in company productions and collaborate with the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK on educational concerts for children. Adult ballet workshops are offered with company soloists.
The Czech National Ballet is the largest dance company in the Czech Republic and one of four artistic companies of the National Theatre. Founded in 1883, it is a cosmopolitan company made up of dancers of 19 nationalities. The company performs traditional classical repertoire and modern contemporary theatre, operating across four venues in Prague.
The Czech National Ballet is located in Prague, Czech Republic. The company operates at four venues: the National Theatre, State Opera, Estates Theatre, and New Stage. The general address is Ostrovní 225/1, 110 00 Praha 1.
The company offers a variegated repertoire encompassing classical, neoclassical and contemporary works, including classical ballets, mixed bills and contemporary ballets. Productions include The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Onegin, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Coppélia, and works by Forsythe, Clug, McGregor, and Kylián. Ballet workshops for adults are offered, providing opportunities to learn from Czech National Ballet soloists through debates on specific topics accompanied by dance demonstrations.
The company’s performances are open to audiences including children and families. Ballet workshops are available for adults and older students. The Ballet Preparatory School students participate in company productions.
The company caters to professional dancers at various levels including first soloists, soloists, demisoloists, character dancers, and corps de ballet. Ballet workshops are offered for adults and older students. The Ballet Preparatory School serves young students preparing for professional training.
The company comprises professional dancers at various levels and collaborates with foreign choreographers, restagers, coaches and designers. The Ballet Preparatory School holds auditions for students and candidates.
The Ballet Preparatory School follows a curriculum drawn up in 1953 according to Olga Ilyina Alexandrovna, which still serves for pupils’ education.
The company gives performances across four venues and undertakes foreign tours. Productions are scheduled throughout the season and include works suitable for children and families. The Ballet Preparatory School students participate in company productions and collaborate with the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK for morning concerts for children.
Contact the Czech National Ballet at Ostrovní 225/1, 110 00 Praha 1, phone +420 224 901 448, email info@national-theatre.cz. General contact hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. Artistic Director Filip Barankiewicz can be reached at sefbaletu@narodni-divadlo.cz or +420 224 902 522.