Choreographer
Jiří Kylián is a visionary Czech choreographer whose four decades leading Nederlands Dans Theater established him as one of contemporary dance's most humanistic and formally inventive voices.
Defining moments and milestones
Kylián transitioned from classical ballet training in Prague and London to become a pioneering choreographer whose artistic directorship of Nederlands Dans Theater (1975–2008) produced a landmark body of contemporary work. His choreography synthesizes classical precision with emotional authenticity, creating pieces that have become foundational texts of late-20th-century dance. Now in his late career, Kylián remains an influential figure whose works continue to define the possibilities of human movement on stage.
Artistic Director of Nederlands Dans Theater (1975–2008), during which he created over 60 original works that fundamentally shaped contemporary dance aesthetics
Royal Ballet School, London
Recordings featuring Jiří Kylián in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.