Alexander Ekman is a free lancing director / choreographer. http://alexekman.com
Ekman is known for his fast paced timing and witty humor and clever transitions. He aims to create work which the majority can connect to, finding subjects that we can all relate to.
Since 2006 he has devoted his time creating pieces which both entertain and question the observer. He aims to transform the atmosphere in the auditorium and to always surprise the audience.
”The most important question I always ask myself before I begin creating a new work is, Why do we need this piece?”
DANCECOMPANIES THAT HAS PERFORMED WORK FROM EKMAN.
Atlanta Ballet, USA
Vienna Ballet, Austria
Saarländisches Staatstheater Saarbrucken, Germany
National Dance Company Wales, UK
Bergmanfestivalen, Sweden
Det Kongelige Teater, Denmark
Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Germany
Sao Paulo City Ballet, Brazil
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Germany
Gaulthier Dance, Germany
Netherlands dance Theater, (associate choreographer), The Netherlands.
Cullberg Ballet, Sweden
Royal Swedish Ballet, Sweden.
Gothenburg Ballet.
Cedar lake contemporary ballet, USA
Royal Ballet of flanders, Belgium
Les ballets de Montecarlo, Monaco
The National Ballet of Norway, Norway
The Juiliard school, USA
Bern Ballet, Switzerland
Iceland dance company, Iceland
Stockholm 59 North, Sweden
Ballet Du Rhin, France
Compania Nacional de Danza, Spain
IT- Dansa, Spain
Boston Ballet, USA.
Sydney Dance company, Australia
StadsTeatern Stockholm, Sweden
Dresden Ballet, Germany
Giordano dance Company, USA
Ballet Junior de Geneve, Switzerland
Joffrey Ballet, Chicago
Daniil Simkins – American Ballet Theatre.
Dortmund Stads Theater, Germany
Basel Ballet, Switzerland
Atlanta Ballet, USA
Vienna Ballet, Austria
Saarländisches Staatstheater Saarbrucken, Germany
National Dance Company Wales, UK
Bergmanfestivalen, Sweden
Det Kongelige Teater, Denmark
Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Germany
Sao Paulo City Ballet, Brazil
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Germany
Gaulthier Dance, Germany
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
The Griman Award Iceland – 2008
Olivier Awards – London – Cacti 2012
The critics Circle – London 2012 – Best new dance Production.
Zwaan awards – The Netherlands – Best new dance production.
The critics prize in the international choreography competition in Hannover – 2006
The Helpmann Award – Australia – Cacti 2013.
COMPOSER
Mikael Karlsson – Composer
LIGHT DESIGNERS
Tom Visser (main)
Jim French
Mikael Sylvest
Nicole Pierce
Amith A. Chandrashaker
Joakim Brink
COSTUME DESIGNERS
Bregje van Baalen
Luke simcock
Henrik Vibskov
COLLABORATING CHOREOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS
Mats Ek
Medhi Walerski
Ayman Harper
Daniil Simkin
Alicia Keys
Earle Sebastian
VIDEO AND WEB
Elias Benxon
Martin Steinberg
Wonderboys
ASSISTANTS
Nina Botkay
Marie Louise Sid
Urtzi Aranburu
Kristina Oom
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Urban Jören
Rahi Resvani
Harmen Straatman
Tobias Regell
Elias Benxon
Alice Blangero
MANAGER
Patrick Marin / Stepping Grounds.