The former dancer and prolific choreographer comes to D.C. after a decade running Ohio’s BalletMet.
After a year-long international search, the Washington Ballet has named acclaimed choreographer Edwaard Liang as its new artistic director. He succeeds Julie Kent, who stepped down in June to become co-artistic director of the Houston Ballet.But Liang is not new to the D.C. company: He has choreographed five works for the Washington Ballet since 2008 and has long been struck by the talent and versatility of its dancers.
Discussing the search, Fernandez added: “Every step of the way, it was a unanimous decision to move forward with Edwaard.” Liang said he signed his contract Friday and has already started work, taking the reins from acting artistic director Trinidad Vives amid what he described as a “wonderful transition plan” conceived by the Washington Ballet and BalletMet. Liang anticipates ramping up his involvement in the spring, at which point he and his husband, educator John Kuijper, plan to move to D.C. full time.
“What would it look like if we partnered with the and did more outdoor performances?” he asked. “How would we be able to have more visibility? How would we be able to find and redefine what performances are like? How do we take our craft outside of big opera houses?
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