Ex-principal, Royal Ballet of Flanders and now artistic director of Junior Ballet Antwerp, Alain Honorez, proudly presented a new challenging season on Saturday. The group of 21 young dancers includes no fewer than 12 different nationalities this year, extending the international appeal and renown of JBA far beyond the borders of Belgium. Behind the scenes, hard work over the past months has made it possible to showcase a dizzling season.
BOLERO X – a collaboration with OBV
This year BOLERO X is featured on the program of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (OBV): the acclaimed choreography by Israeli Shahar Binyamini set to the iconic music of Maurice Ravel, performed live by OBV's Symphony Orchestra. Through a deep bond with his dancers, Shahar pushes the boundaries of traditional dance forms and creates space for creative expression. BOLERO X, together with LA VALSE (Nacera Belaza) and LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS (Pina Bausch), forms OBV's triple bill RITES, which will be seen in Ghent and Antwerp from January '26 onwards. A performance worth looking forward to. With participation of dancers from Junior Ballet Antwerp and Royal Ballet School Antwerp.
DANCE BYTES #3
Running parallel to BOLERO X, and this year accompanied live by piano and violin, the dancers of JBA showcase their inventive talents in self-created choreographies. After more than a successful second edition last June, it is only logical that DANCE BYTES #3 is on the program in early 2026.
28-29/01/26 & 3-4-5/02/2026 – 18.00u studio Junior Ballet Antwerp, Stadsfeestzaal Antwerpen
Tickets via inge@juniorballetantwerp.be
CINDERELLA
The beautifully reworked ballet production of the beloved fairy tale by Charles Perrault remains on the program and tours Flanders from March through April 2026.
Dates, locations and reservations can be found on www.juniorballetantwerp.be
FLOW
In June '26, Antwerp will see a brand new triple bill on the calendar. For this, 3 interesting contemporary ballet choreographers are responsible: Douglas Lee & Ihsan Rustem from Great Britain and house choreographer with Spanish roots Altea Nuñez. They illuminate, from their individual vision, style and musical choices, the flowing, beautiful and varied ballet culture. Not to be missed! - 19-20-21/06.'26 Theater 't Eilandje Antwerpen
JBA's popular annual Gala Dinner fundraiser with performances by young talent invites the public to the roots: the chapel of Hotel Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerpen. This exclusive event is a pas de deux of haute cuisine shaped by Michelin-starred chef Viki Geunes with paired wines from Le Wine and the pure artistic beauty of ballet.
Tickets can be booked via inge@juniorballetantwerp.be
275 € per person (four-course dinner, preceded by an aperitif and amuses and concluded with coffee).
