Positioning Ballet was founded in 2017 by Ted Brandsen, Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet, as a private platform for Artistic Directors of ballet and dance companies worldwide to share challenges, successes, and ideas with their peers.

 

Inspired by DanceEast’s pioneering Rural Retreats, launched in 2003 by Assis Carreiro, Positioning Ballet continues to foster reflection, learning, and exchange among current and future leaders.

 

In light of global events and evolving industry challenges, the need for a more formal international organization to support Artistic Directors has become increasingly clear.