News from the Vienna State Ballet

A man in a pink suit and a woman holding a bouquet smile as they walk together through a crowd at an airport. Others around them hold cameras and bags, capturing the joyful moment against a backdrop of blue skies.

News | 12/09/2024

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…

Blog | 12/09/2024

Interview with Martin Schläpfer

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

A conductor stands confidently in a formal black outfit, holding a baton in one hand. The backdrop features decorative gold-framed panels, creating an elegant atmosphere, suggesting a musical setting.

Blog | 12/09/2024

Interview with Christoph Koncz

From the violins to the conductor's podium

Blog | 11/18/2024

Interview with Christopher Wheeldon

Christopher Wheeldon is one of the great storytellers among the choreographers of our time.

A woman in a black dress hands a small award to another woman in a floral jacket during a formal event. Two men and a woman stand in the background, observing the exchange. The setting suggests a ceremony or award presentation.

News | 11/15/2024

Christiana Stefanou awarded the ARGO Prize 2024

The director of the Ballet Academy was honored for her special commitment to dance.

A man stands in a forest, wearing a black coat and a patterned scarf. He has a serious expression and faces the camera, with trees and greenery in the background, suggesting a calm, natural setting.

Interview | 12/22/2023

Interview with Matthew Rowe

About the evening Shifting Symmetries - Synthesis of two languages

A ballerina poses gracefully in a flowing dress made of ballet shoes, showcasing a combination of elegance and artistic expression. She stands on pointe, with one arm raised, highlighting her form against a dark background. The reflective floor adds depth to the striking visual.

News | 10/24/2023

Alessandra Ferri becomes the next director of the Vienna State Ballet

The internationally acclaimed artist and prima ballerina assoluta Alessandra Ferri will lead the Vienna State Ballet from September 1, 2025.