Hans van Manen
TaiwanchoreographerMaleb. 19328.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hans van Manen (1932-2025) was a renowned Dutch choreographer recognized as one of the leading figures in contemporary ballet. Celebrated for his abstract style and concise storytelling through dance, he was often likened to Piet Mondrian for his minimalist approach and to Harold Pinter for his narrative depth. Throughout his career, van Manen advocated for the purity of dance as an art form, famously stating, 'Dance expresses dance and nothing more.' His influential works have left an indelible mark on the world of dance, and his contributions are still celebrated in the international ballet community. He passed away at the age of 93, as announced by the Dutch National Opera and Ballet.
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Audiences will see The Old Man and Me by Dutch master Hans van Manen at the gala.
Ballet’s brightest stars arrive in TaipeiTaiwan· 2026-07-24
Hans van Manen was a founding member of the NDT and created numerous pieces for the company.
wie man das Ballett-Erbe pflegt und lebendig bleibt
Switzerland· 2026-02-24
Hans van Manen was a prominent contemporary ballet choreographer who passed away at the age of 93.
Hans van Manen (1932-2025), um dos grandes mestres do ballet contemporâneo | Dança
Portugal· 2025-12-19