Alexander Ekman is a renowned Swedish choreographer who is known for his innovative and playful approach to dance. He has created numerous works for ballet and contemporary dance companies around the world. Ekman combines elements of humor, theatricality, and athleticism in his choreography, often pushing the boundaries of traditional dance styles.
His works are characterized by their high-energy and dynamic movement vocabulary, as well as the incorporation of unconventional props and elements of surprise. Ekman’s choreography often explores themes of human behavior, societal norms, and the human experience.
Some of his notable works include “COW,” “A Swan Lake,” “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Play.” His works have been performed by companies such as the Nederlands Dans Theater, the Paris Opera Ballet, and the Royal Swedish Ballet, among others.
Alexander Ekman continues to create exciting and thought-provoking works that challenge audiences and push the boundaries of contemporary dance.
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40 M Under is a dance film by choreographer Alexander Ekman, featuring Cullberg Ballet. Recorded in the summer of 2009, the film portrays an underground installation set within a former nuclear reactor hall at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Ekman plays with perspective, tempo, and images, to showcase the strong personalities of the…
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In continuation of our season 2020-2021, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is very excited to present the second programme, performed by NDT 2. Dare to Say presents two works by distinctive makers. Alexander Ekman and Dimo Milev challenge the dancers of the second company in their new creations with different approaches to movement and choreography adapted to the…
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Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman is known for his fast-paced timing, witty humor, and clever choreography, and Episode 31 does not disappoint. Episode 31 opened on a screen where the audience watched a video of the artists of Pennsylvania Ballet rehearsing and talking about their feelings about the piece. The footage moves to follow the dancers…
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Daydreaming, escape from reality, the power of imagination … are you an escapist? If so, when? We occasionally withdraw from reality by daydreaming, listening to music, watching a film or by inventing a new reality. At the theatre, you will visit, for a moment, a world you may never have encountered before in your own…
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All the dancers from GöteborgsOperans Danskompani perform in this new work by Alexander Ekman. I want to create a joyful, entertaining work with plenty of energy. I really look forward to working with all the talent in GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. Alexander Ekman In Hammer, a harmonious community shares an altruistic lifestyle inspired by the hippie era.…
