Hans Van Manen: Moving to Music

The late Hans van Manen is remembered as one of the greatest contemporary ballet choreographers of his generation. Initially a dancer, Manen followed in the footsteps of George Balanchine as he moved into the realm of choreography in the 1950s before becoming a founding member and, later, artistic director of the Netherlands Dans Theater.

In 2022, at 90 years old, Hans van Manen started working with director Reiner E. Moritz on this fascinating documentary, Moving to Music, exploring the art of choreography. Discover the secrets of a true ballet legend, from how he creates a delicate pas de deux charged with subtle tension to his vision of contemporary dance, illustrated with excerpts of his own captivating creations.