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Performing ArtsNorth Holland, Netherlands501-1000 Employees

Dutch National Opera & Ballet is a performing arts organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, employing 501-1000 people and located at 22 Waterlooplein, North Holland; its website is operaballet.nl. It positions itself as the leading institution for opera and ballet in the Netherlands, operating at national and international levels to preserve traditions and engage diverse audiences while promoting Dutch excellence abroad. The company presents both traditional and innovative productions and often acts as the primary initiator and producer, integrating artistry, technique, and craftsmanship with its own workshops and rehearsal rooms. It is described as the largest cultural institution in the Netherlands. Recent recognition includes the 2023 Best Opera Company award, and in 2026 the director Ted Brandsen and Olga Smirnova were awarded the Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres; from August 2026 Martin ten Kortenaar will return as principal dancer and Siphesihle November will join as soloist.

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