Mats Ek
Mats Ek is a celebrated Swedish choreographer and dancer, renowned for his innovative and contemporary interpretations of classical ballet. Born in 1945, Ek has made significant contributions to the world of dance, particularly through his work with the Royal Swedish Ballet and other prestigious companies. His unique style often merges classical techniques with modern themes, challenging traditional boundaries in ballet. Ek's choreography is characterized by its emotional depth and narrative complexity, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of contemporary dance. In recent news, he was highlighted for his work featured in a production at Kungliga Operan.
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Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer known for his innovative interpretations of classical ballets.
Mats Ek: Man kommer inte undan utseendefixeringen i balett
Sweden· 2025-04-27
Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Misstänkt mord i Bergianska trädgårdenSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Två häktade för dubbelmordet i BiskopsgårdenSweden· 2025-04-20Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron.
DN Direkt - Vance besök stängde Colosseum – turister rasarSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the Legion of Honor from France.
DN Direkt - Elva döda i huskollaps i IndienSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the Legion of Honor from the French president for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Nazistflaggor över trafikled i StockholmSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the Legion of Honor from the French president for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Två personer gripna för sprängämnen i KlippanSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the French honor of the Legion of Honor.
DN Direkt - Mindre plan kraschade i USA – fyra dödaSweden· 2025-04-20
Mats Ek is awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Flygplanskrasch i USA – fyra dödaSweden· 2025-04-20Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the French honor of the Legion of Honor.
DN Direkt - Elva döda huskollaps i IndienSweden· 2025-04-20Mats Ek has been awarded the Legion of Honour for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Man hittad död – misstänkt mordSweden· 2025-04-19
Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Nya anti-Trump protester i USASweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the French honor of the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - En gripen efter misstänkt mordSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Fem döda i vågorna i AustralienSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - En gripen i polisinsats i östra StockholmSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who has received the Legion of Honor from France for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - AB Volvo kan säga upp 800 i USASweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is being honored with the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Hammarbys nya kross i derbyt – toppar tabellenSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek has been awarded one of France's highest honors for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - A-traktorer krockade – pojkar till sjukhusSweden· 2025-04-19
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the French honor, the Legion of Honor, for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - La kackerlackor i brevinkast – kvinna åtalasSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek has been awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance, which he considers a great honor.
DN Direkt - The Who ångrar sig – tar tillbaka sparkad trummisSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who received the Legion of Honor from France for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - Många britter demonstrerade för transrättigheterSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who will receive a prestigious award from France.
DN Direkt - Person misstänkt för mord i OskarshamnSweden· 2025-04-19
Mats Ek is a renowned dancer who has received the prestigious French honor, the Legion of Honor.
DN Direkt - Över 400 antitrump-protester planerade i USASweden· 2025-04-19
Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who will receive the Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron.
DN Direkt - Älg härjade i centrala UppsalaSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who has received the French honor of the Legion of Honor for his contributions to dance.
DN Direkt - En anhållen efter explosioner i TrollhättanSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek is a renowned choreographer who will receive the Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron.
DN Direkt - Två begärs häktade efter dubbelmord i GöteborgSweden· 2025-04-19Mats Ek receives a medal from Macron.
DN Direkt - Mats Ek får medalj av MacronSweden· 2025-04-18
Mats Ek created the ballet Appartement for twelve dancers of the Paris Opera.
A l’Opéra de Paris, deux ballets éblouissants sur le pont du contemporain et du classique
France· 2025-04-06
Mats Ek is a fellow Swedish choreographer compared to Johan Inger for their storytelling through dance.
Review: Ballet BC’s new tour straddles two approaches to dance
Canada· 2025-03-31
Mats Ek is mentioned in relation to a review at the Royal Opera.
Recension av McGregor och Mats Ek på Kungliga OperanSweden· 2025-02-09