Starting February 20, 2026, 11 dancers from the Staatsballett Berlin will present their own choreographies as part of the Next Generation evening at the Tischlerei of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The program will feature solos, pas de deux, and group choreographies that cover a wide stylistic and thematic spectrum.
The choreographers of Next Generation (from left to right): Gustavo Chalub, Shuailun Wu, Leroy Mokgatle, Anthony Tette, Filippo Pagani, Olmo Verbeeck Martínez, Achille De Groeve, Vivian Assal Koohnavard, Grégoire Duchevet, Dominik White Slavkovský, photo: Admill Kuyler
Eleven choreographies created by dancers of the Staatsballett Berlin will premiere on February 20, 2026, at the Tischlerei of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. As part of the Next Generation format, ensemble members switch roles from performers to creators. They develop not only the choreography but also the music selection, set design, lighting and costume design, as well as projections and props used on stage. Works will be presented by Gustavo Chalub, Aurora Dickie, Grégoire Duchevet, Achille de Groeve, Vivian Assal Koohnavard, Leroy Mokgatle, Filippo Pagani, Anthony Tette, Olmo Verbeeck Martínez, Dominik White Slavkovský und Shuailun Wu.
The lineup includes newcomers who are presenting their first original choreography, as well as experienced choreographers. They will showcase intimate solos, pas de deux, or pieces for up to 11 dancers. The musical range spans from Daft Punk and Etta James to Philip Glass, including live percussion rhythms accompanying Sufi dance. The works range from abstract pieces to those exploring spiritual or political themes. Stylistically, the program features classical movement language alongside pop-inspired pieces with 50 pink helium balloons on stage, as well as analytical creations that focus solely on movement vocabulary.
WORLD PREMIERE Next Generation
Choreographies from the Ensemble
Choreographies (in alphabetical order of choreographers):
Ao Teu Lado – By Your Side
Choreography Gustavo Chalub
Music Mathias Rehfeld
Dancers Gustavo Chalub, Bruna Cantanhede, Yuka Matsumoto, Vera Segova
PLAY
Choreography Aurora Dickie
Music Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin
Dancers Ailin Cheliktash, Wolf Hoeyberghs
With Love,
Choreography Grégoire Duchevet
Music Daft Punk
Dancers Jack Easton, Victor Gomez
Still
Choreography Achille de Groeve
Music Benjamin Davidoff
Dancer Meiri Maeda
Immanent Mechanics
Choreography Vivian Assal Koohnavard
Music Vincent Bahar
Dancer Vivian Assal Koohnavard
Sisters Keeper
Choreography Leroy Mokgatle
Music Adonis Dalgas, Camerata Kilkenny and Maya Homburger, Meredith Monk
Dancers Filipa Cavaco, Gustavo Chalub, Vivian Assal Koohnavard, Jisoo Park, Loïck Pireaux, Eloïse Sacilotto, Anthony Tette
At last
Choreography Filippo Pagani
Music Etta James
Dancers Alizée Sicre, Matthew Knight
But, Wait
Choreography Anthony Tette
Music Jade Diouf
Dancers Anthony Tette, Chloé Capulong, Jessica Beardsell
N.N.
Choreography Olmo Verbeeck Martínez
Choreographic assistence Suasana Riazuelo
Music Bernardo Bonezzi, Llhasa de Sela
Costumes Marta Sbaragli
Dancers Paulina Rosa Blum, Fiona McGee, Renée Spaltenstein, Barbara Andrade, Filipa Cavaco, Daniel Cascis, George Susman, Suasana Riazuelo
Six Till Midnight
Choreography Dominik White Slavkovský
Music Jodi Benson, Hans-Peter Lindstrøm
Dancers Emma Antrobus, Giacomo Beraldo, Filipa Cavaco, Chloé Capulong, Matthys De Beer, Grégoire Duchevet, Timothy Dutson, Désirée Guler, Blanka Paldi, Eloïse Sacilotto, George Susman
The Intervall
Choreography Shuailun Wu
Music Philipp Glass, Jóhann Jóhannsson
Dancers Jack Easton, Shuailun Wu
WHEN?
World Premiere: Friday, 20. February 2026, 7.30 pm
Performance dates: Friday 20. February – Tuesday 24. February 2026
21. February, 7.30 pm
22. February, 3.00 pm und 7.00 pm
24. February, 7.30 pm
WHERE?
Tischlerei in der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Bismarckstraße 35
10627 Berlin-Charlottenburg
