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A new full length collaboration from Kirsten Wicklund & Peter Smida hits the stage December 9 - 12, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Monumento has made its WORLD PREMIERE at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet and continues to tour the Netherlands...
A new creation by Wicklund for the Legacies program, Monumento is a physical exploration of devotion and transformation, set to the music of Willem Jeths. Featuring a striking visual landscape designed by Tatyana van Walsum (Wardrobe) and Wijnand van der Horst (Lighting), the work challenges the boundaries of classical structure through a lens of weighted, rhythmic release, partnering equality, and the dancers' ability to transcend and become united as one organic body in space.
The Legacies program marks a significant opening for the Dutch National Ballet's 2026–2027 season, placing Wicklund’s world premiere alongside three iconic pillars of the ballet world:
George Balanchine’s Symphony in C: A glittering tribute to the grandeur and technical virtuosity of the classical tradition.
Hans van Manen’s Simple Things: A dynamic and masterfully clear quartet that serves as a cornerstone of the Dutch choreographic legacy.In this company of masters,
Toer van Schayk’s Requiem: A poignant revival set to Mozart’s masterpiece, celebrated for its powerful ensemble scenes and emotional resonance.
Monumento serves as a bridge to the future—reimagining the heritage of the form through a modern, visceral lens. In collaboration with the Dutch National Opera Studio, the work features live vocal performances, further weaving the dancers into the architectural landscape of Jeths’ score.