Igone de Jongh

Dans & ballet

In this Masterclass, the iconic ballerina Igone de Jongh shares her personal experiences and knowledge after a career of more than 35 years. She coaches two students live, with special insights into ballet, passion and technique. A unique evening for dance lovers!

Igone de Jongh, the prima ballerina of the Netherlands, had a glittering career with, among others, The National Ballet, where she emerged as Elévè, danced many leading roles and became the unsurpassed muse of Hans van Manen. In the past two years she created three major performances of her own and was artistic director of the United Ukrainian Ballet Company. Igone's life has been dominated by ballet since her childhood. After a career of more than 25 years, she responds with this masterclass to the request to share her personal experiences and knowledge with the public.

“I experienced very early on what it is like to have to perform at the highest level. That top sports mentality has brought me a lot and I am convinced – especially after my time as artistic director of the United Ukrainian Ballet Company – that I have a lot to give and add to the methodologies for the current generation of dancers.”Through video fragments, quotes and an interview, we get to know Igone better as a person, dancer and coach in this masterclass. Masterclass Igone de Jongh promises to be an evening full of love for dance, dance practice and the personal story. A unique insight into the life of our prima ballerina.