Conversations

Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturg Katja Wiegand invite the artistic teams to talk about their work. This classic format provides the audience with unique insights into the production process which only a personal exchange with the artists themselves could give. Join the conversation and get a glimpse of how exciting the final days before a ballet premiere are like.

Free admission.

With the atmospheric Apollosaal of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden as the perfect backdrop, the Staatsballett Berlin invites you to a series of talks on four Sunday mornings. Moderated by staff members of the Staatsballett Berlin, ensemble members, choreographers, costume designers and other participants talk about their work and the secrets behind their art. With plenty of time for deep and personal insights into the lives and daily routines of the artists, entertaining and very special encounters behind the scenes are guaranteed.

The focus of the Forum event series in the 2024/25 season is on social science questions explored from various perspectives of science and dance. It provides a space for discussion and association on topics that extend far beyond the stage and invites reflection on the societal role of dance through examples from the current repertoire.

On three occasions, dramaturg Katja Wiegand, along with her guests from academia and practice, will examine the complex interactions between dance and current discourses: the first session, Nature Romanticism and Ecology, questions the portrayal of nature in classical ballets, where nature is often romanticized or stylized. In Space and Movement, the tension between architecture and dance will be highlighted. The concluding session, Body and Culture, will focus on the relationship between dance and identity.