Alexander Ekman is known for his large and visually strong works. He is a sparkling personality on the contemporary dance scene.

Alexander Ekman is one of Sweden's most popular dance exports, known for his accurate works with a humorous twist. Only 26 years old, he has had a successful dance career and established himself internationally as a choreographer.

He has been commissioned by, among others, Nederlands Dans Theater, Ballet de L'Opéra du Rhin, Bern Ballet and Ballet Junior de Genève, IT-Dansa, Iceland Dance Company, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Orionteatern, Kungliga Operan and Cullberg.

Alexander Ekman at Dansens Hus

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Micael Bindefeld Foundation in memory of the Holocaust

The Foundation awarded the 2020 grant to Alexander Ekman for a work based on the issues raised by the memory of the Holocaust. Each year, the Foundation awards a scholarship to support those who in some way communicate stories about the Holocaust to a wide audience.

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Picture of Alexander Ekman and dance critics Cecilia Djurberg and Thomas Olsson.

Prize interview with Alexander Ekman

Critics Cecilia Djurberg and Thomas Olsson meet Alexander Ekman, who was awarded the 2019 dance prize from the Swedish Theatre Critics Association. A recorded conversation from the Royal Swedish Opera in May 2020.

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Picture taken from one of Alexander Ekman's performances. Many people on stage.

Showreel 2006 - 2012

Get an insight into Alexander Ekman's main works between 2006 and 2012. Dance: Cullberg, NDT 1 and 2, Compania Nacional de dansa, Cedar Lake Contemporary Dance, Kungliga Operan, Stockholm 59 North, GöteborgsOperans Balett, IT-Dansa.

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Picture of Alexander Ekman from the film Tap Dance

Tap Dance 2007

A short dance film by and with Alexander Ekman. The film was shot in The Hague in 2007.

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