Danish Dance Theatre

Danish Dance Theatre, under the artistic direction of Marina Mascarell since April 1, 2023, is one of Europe’s foremost contemporary dance companies. Based at the Royal Opera House in Copenhagen, Danish Dance Theatre is celebrated for its dynamic and diverse repertoire, ranging from grand productions at the Royal Theatre to intimate performances that challenge and inspire.

With a diverse troupe of dancers from around the world, the company continually pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance, embodying Mascarell’s deep commitment to humanist values. Her internationally acclaimed work, along with her invitations to other distinguished choreographers, brings fresh perspectives to the company’s repertoire.

Each season, Danish Dance Theatre makes a significant impact on the international stage through extensive tours while also nurturing the local dance scene in Denmark. The company plays a vital role in the development of contemporary dance, not only through its performances but also by organizing annual events that foster creativity and collaboration within the dance community.

Founded in 1981, Danish Dance Theatre has grown into a major cultural institution. With the solid foundation laid by previous artistic directors Randi Patterson, Tim Rushton, and Pontus Lidberg, the company continues to evolve. Today, it stands at the forefront of contemporary dance, offering powerful and thought-provoking performances that captivate and engage audiences worldwide.

Marina Mascarell’s latest creation, Bloody Moon, presented this summer in Copenhagen, inaugurates the new season for the Danish Dance Theatre. For the 2024/2025 season, the company will feature a range of new works by choreographers Adam Linder, Rosa Moshtagi, along with the collaborative piece Peer Gynt, created in partnership with the Royal Danish Theatre.

Additionally, the company will revive Marina Mascarell’s 2015 work, Køter, originally commissioned by the prestigious GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, which is now scheduled for an international tour this season.

The repertoire will also be enriched by new additions, including Leaning Tree by Fernando Melo and Joseph Kids by Alessandro Sciarroni, offering a diverse array of styles and artistic perspectives.

« The qualities of the movements are always very fine in the excellent and organic body language. »

Vibeke Wern, Danstidningen

« The company’s dancers are very different in body shape, age and expression, but they appear as a close-knit group. They are all extremely competent and expressive, and it shines out that they have been involved in the creative process… It will be exciting to see future designs from DDT, their dancers and not least Marina Mascarell. »

Pia Stilling, Kulturtid.dk