This year, four rising female choreographers each present their interpretation of the significance of classical dance and music for them and us in our modern society—a night curated and choreographed specifically for Takkelloftet's intimate space.

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Samantha Lynch

Samantha Lynch is a principal dancer with the Norwegian National Ballet and the leader of the Norwegian National Ballet's choreography workshop "RAW"—a platform that presents new choreographic talents and works for charity. She has choreographed pieces for the Norwegian National Ballet, Zurich Ballet, and Stuttgart Ballet, and has already established herself as one of the great new talents in the ballet world.

For Kammerballetten 2024, Samantha is creating a duet for dancers Stephanie Chen Gundorph and Sebastian Pico Haynes.

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Emma Portner

Emma Portner is a prominent voice in the international art world, recognized for her unparalleled quality and complex devotion to dance. She is an actress, dancer, director, and choreographer, receiving much acclaim from critics who praise her individuality. She has recently choreographed for renowned ballet companies such as the Norwegian National Ballet, the Royal Swedish Ballet, and Göteborg Dance Company. This year, Emma has created a duet which she will perform with the critically acclaimed dancer Toon Lobach.

 

Esther Lee Wilkinson

Esther Lee Wilkinson is a former ballet dancer from the Royal Danish Ballet. Alongside her ballet career, she was also Artistic Director for Corpus from 2012-2017, where she helped create the Reumert-winning performance “I Føling" about war veterans.

Esther has created ballets for The Royal Danish Theatre, music videos, fashion films, and plays, and now uses her versatility as a resident choreographer at Odense Theatre.

For Kammerballetten 2024, Esther has created a solo for Liam Redhead.

 

Ella Rothschild

Ella Rothschild is an internationally acclaimed choreographer whose unique approach to dance and music makes her a perfect match for Kammerballetten. She has proven this with her previous works "Unpair" (2022) and "Milk Teeth" (2023), in which she once again unites singing, dance, music, and acting. Ella's choreographic expression is influenced by the Batsheva Dance Company, where she has both danced and choreographed, and her ability to create outstanding dance-theater experiences evokes thoughts of Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal.

For Kammerballetten 2024, Ella has creating a piece for iconic Pina Bausch dancer Nazareth Panadero, Doug Letheren, and herself.

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Choreographers: Samantha Lynch, Emma Portner, Esther Lee Wilkinson, Ella Rothschild

Dancers: Sebastian Pico Haynes, Stephanie Chen Gundorph, Liam Redhead, Nazareth Panadero, Doug Letheren, Ella Rothschild, Toon Lobach

Musicians: Niklas Walentin, Jacob la Cour, Alexander McKenzie

Lighting Designer: Frederik Dahl Hougs

Wardrobe Master: Søren Johannessen