Balettakademien Studio Performances 2024: A Platform for Emerging Talent

On December 12, 2024, the Ballet Academy Stockholm (Balettakademien Stockholm) presented its studio performances as part of the Theatre in Palm project, presented in collaboration with Intercult. This Creative Europe initiative aims to enhance the visibility and international reach of emerging performing artists and their work.

Intercult, together with Smart Coop, brought an added layer of engagement to the performances by facilitating a post-show Q&A session with the students.

The Artistic Highlights of Resonance

The students showcased their talents through the performance of Resonance, presenting a range of disciplines, including dance (professional dance training, modern/contemporary, jazz/commercial), musical theatre, acting, and the advanced preparatory program BA Prepare Advanced. The audience was treated to a dynamic and emotionally resonant show that demonstrated the students’ creative and technical excellence.

Interactive Q&A: Artistic Insights

Following the performance, a Q&A session was held, on the theme of “Meeting the Audience” and “Driving Forces”, led by Karin Johansson from Intercult and Maria Lindeberg from Smart Coop. This session provided a unique opportunity for the audience to interact directly with the performers, exploring their creative processes, motivations, and reflections on the role of art in contemporary society. The students shared thoughtful insights on how art allows both creators and audiences to connect, reflect, and be present in the moment.

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Theatre in Palm: Supporting Emerging Artists

This event was part of Intercult’s Theatre in Palm project, which seeks to provide emerging performing artists with platforms to share their work internationally. The collaboration with the Ballet Academy Stockholm illustrates how cultural initiatives can foster creative exchange and elevate new voices in the performing arts.

Here is a list of all the 7 performances:

“it’s just a feeling”
Participants: Professional Dance Education
years 1 and 2
Choreography: Anthony Lomuljo in
collaboration with students at
Professional Dance Education years 1 and 2
Music: Jakob Lindhagen – Remembered
(reworked)

Business
Participants: BA Prepare Advanced step 2
Choreography: Madeleine Marquart
Music: Lechstain
Improvisation with Herman, Elliot
and Konrad
Participants: Herman Wallmark, Elliot
Ljungdahl and Konrad Annerud from
Acting Education year 2

INTERcept
Participants: Modern/Contemporary Dance Education
Choreography: Students and teachers at
Modern/Contemporary Dance Education
Music: Steve Reich – Duet for two Solo
Violins and String Orchestra

THE COLOR PURPLE
Participants: Musical Education
Singing studies: Sophie Goldea and
Oscar Collin
Musical: the Broadway Musical THE
COLOR PURPLE
Music and lyrics: Brenda Russel, Allee Willis
and Stephen Bray

Fermez les yeux
Participants: Dance training jazz/
commercial
Choreography: Malin Emmoth
Music: Daniel Pemberton – One scary week

Bussen
Participants: Mira Malmén, Elin Högberg,
Laia Eriksdotter Chopo, Bianca Spagnoli,
Athena Jaurinder, Frederika Lundström
Gardh, Jakob Åhl, Oskar Norgren, Rocky-
Sten Munsi Lekie, Tyra Sedin, Vendela
Berg, Wilma Pahlin, Nathalie Stahl from
Acting training year 1
Director: Nathalie Stahl from
Acting training year 1

RHYTHM
Participants: Vocational dance training
years 1 and 2
Choreography: Fatima Teffahi
Music: Danse Africaine, poem by Langston
Hughes. Cosy Cole, Edgar Sampson/Chick
Webb – Stompin’ at the Savoy. Chick Webb,
Wayman Carver – Breakin’ Em Down. The
International Sweethearts of Rhythm,
Eddie Durham – Swing Shift