Ballet Academy - New director Patrick Armand

Patrick Armand has been appointed as the new director of the Vienna State Opera Ballet Academy from 1 September 2025.

Viennese Attitude to Life in a Waltz

Choreographer Martin Schläpfer talks about waltzes and the Vienna Opera Ball.

Honesty of a Choreography

»The Lady of the Camellias« returns: John Neumeier's masterpiece in Vienna from February 19.

On the death of Carlos Gacio

Carlos Gacio, former ballet master of the Vienna State Opera Ballet, died in Vienna on February 2 at the age of 88.

Magic and reality

On January 26, Martin Schläpfer's choreographic world premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" will celebrate its premiere at NEST.

Three Masterpieces of Modern Ballet

Three choreographers, one evening: "Shifting Symmetries" celebrates the ballet art of the 20th century with works by van Manen, Forsythe and…

New Year's Concert 2025 of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The Vienna State Ballet dances Johann Strauss

The next generation, shining bright!

Director Christiana Stefanou on the Ballet Academy’s Matinee 2024/25 on 15 December 2025

DANCEMOVIES 2024/25

After each DANCE MOVIE, a discussion with artists and members of the Vienna State Ballet offers the opportunity to exchange (viewing) experiences and…

Interview with Martin Schläpfer

I like types, I like people - about his last season as ballet director of the Vienna State Opera

Interview with Christoph Koncz

From the violins to the conductor's podium