YOUNG DANCERS’ EVENING AT THE FINNISH NATIONAL BALLET
The young dancers’ evening of the Finnish National Ballet offers a captivating mix of the classic and contemporary. The highlight of the evening is the premiere of German choreographer Marco Goecke’s Blushing, the winner of the 2003 Prix Dom Pérignon, which was originally created for the Stuttgart Ballet. The Finnish National Ballet has also previously performed Goecke’s compelling choreography, Lonesome George.
In addition to Blushing, the evening features excerpts of the ballet La Bayadère, and select contemporary dance pieces.
Kansallisbaletin nuorisoryhmä
15 young dancers
Established in 2013, the Youth Company of the Finnish National Ballet comprises 15 young dancers. Approximately one third of the international group are Finnish, while the rest come from the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, South Africa, the United States, France, and South Korea. In addition to their own performances, the dancers of the Youth Company also participate in Main Stage productions with other dancers of the Finnish National Ballet. The Youth Company is funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.
