Dark Matter

Dutch National Ballet / Junior Company

Music for a piece by choreographer Rutkay Özpinar, created for the young talents of the Junior Company of the Dutch National Ballet.

About

In Dark Matter, Rutkay explores the inner struggle of people dealing with trauma. He gives shape to the uncertain, undefined feeling that lingers within as a result. Can dance itself play a role in that process?

Credits

Choreography  Rutkay Özpinar
Dancers  Annabelle Eubanks, Aafke Wolles, Joseph Birtles Clarke, Javier Becerra Cubero
Music  Jorg Schellekens
Costume design  Annemarije van Harten
Lighting design  Maarten Heijdra, Rutkay Özpinar
Ballet master  Caroline Iura

Première

20 May 2024, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Studio Boekman (NL)