Béjart Ballet Lausanne at RAI Amsterdam for the first time

From 7 to 9 April 2028, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne will take to the stage at RAI Amsterdam for the first time, presenting five exceptional performances. After a three-year absence from the Netherlands, BBL is reconnecting with Dutch audiences with a programme featuring three iconic works by Maurice Béjart: Béjart et nous, The Firebird and Boléro.

The Dutch capital will discover a programme celebrating the full richness of Béjart’s choreographic language. With Béjart et nous, Julien Favreau has created an eclectic tribute to the choreographer, bringing together a selection of pas de deux, solos and ensemble pieces drawn from his extensive repertoire. An invitation to experience the diversity and power of a body of work that continues to inspire generations.

In The Firebird, set to Igor Stravinsky’s blazing score, Maurice Béjart reimagines the myth of the phoenix, a symbol of rebirth and freedom. The power of the rhythms and the energy of the music give rise to an intensely expressive choreography. This work will be performed in the Netherlands for the first time, offering Dutch audiences the opportunity to discover a new facet of the company’s repertoire.

The evening will conclude with Boléro, set to the mesmerising music of Maurice Ravel. At the centre of the stage, a dancer embodies the movement, while an ensemble of dancers accompanies and amplifies the score’s hypnotic pulse. Building progressively towards a breathtaking crescendo, gesture and rhythm merge, ultimately reaching an almost incantatory intensity.