DANCE ON: The Fickleness of Inspiration
General rehearsal and demonstration of light design
Basic information
The New Stage
Approximate running time1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission
General rehearsal and demonstration of light design.
DANCE ON is a new educational project that will take place at the New Stage, encompassing open classes, individual coaching and a choreography laboratory, within which the participants witness the gestation of new works. The Czech National Ballet has thus linked up to its holding dance workshops, pre-performance lectures pertaining to the specific production, podcasts and other special activities and projects.
Cast
- 2024-2025
- 2025-2026
Creatives
About
In the next installment of our popular project on March 26, 2025, we will present THE FICKLENESS OF INSPIRATION, a new choreographic work by Czech National Ballet’s first soloist, Matěj Šust. Audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process—watching rehearsals, seeing how the choreography is lit, and following the development of the lighting design. Matěj Šust will personally guide you through his artistic vision. The evening will conclude with a full performance of the piece, complete with costumes, makeup, and stage lighting.
“I chose the music of Claude Debussy because he is one of the few composers influenced by Impressionism. After the era of Realism, Impressionism became a gateway to other artistic movements and, ultimately, to modern art itself. That idea mirrors the essence of my choreography, THE FICKLENESS OF INSPIRATION. The title and description give the audience a clear sense of what they’ll see on stage—but from there, it’s up to them to discover their own interpretations,” says Matěj Šust.
FICKLE INSPIRATION
Inspiration is fickle
It comes as it pleases
It’s choosy in who it tickles
It feels like brain fleas
It drives us to create
It gives us a passion
It helps us to recreate
It drives us to distraction
Inspiration is fickle
It comes as it pleases
It can leave you in a pickle
It chooses who it teases
(Authorial team Mother Combs, 2024)
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Practical information
Where to buy tickets
When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance - currently for March–August 2025.
Sales always start on the 1st day of the month at 9am, except in January when pre-sales do not start until the 2nd day due to a public holiday.
What to wear?
By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.
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