MARTIN BALABAN

Dancer, Choreographer

Born in Chomutov, Czechia

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CURRENT ENGAGEMENT

Dancer, Staatsballett Hannover, Artistic Director: Goyo Montero

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EDUCATION

Palucca University of Dance Dresden - Bachelor of Arts in Dance 2025

Académie Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo

Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin

Prague Dance Conservatory

SELECTED REPERTOIRE

Imre and Marne van Opstal: I’m afraid to forget your smile

Goyo Montero: Goldberg / Schwanensee. Rotbarts Geschichte

Jiří Bubeníček: Romeo and Juliet - Paris

Ioannis Mandafounis: JOIN - Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company

Further choreographers include Ohad Naharin, Dafi Altabeb, Giovanni Insaudo, Lea Ved, Amos Ben-Tal, Kinsun Chan, Rita Bilibio, Craig Davidson, Francesco Nappa and Jon Ole Olstad.

CHOREOGRAPHIC WORK

Sides of the bed / Far cry - Choreography, performance and concept: Martin Balaban and Madeleine Limmer. Performed at venues in Germany and Italy.

Celebration of insignificance - Choreography, concept and performance: Martin Balaban, Performed with Karol Mancusi in Dresden.

Close your eyes - Choreography and concept Martin Balaban, Performed by Liam Meier at Prix de Lausanne YCA 2023

Jigsaw - Choreography, performance and concept: Martin Balaban and Catherine Rinehart Beer. Performed at venues in Germany.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

4 Rooms Company - performances in Dresden and Sylt

Independent choreographic projects within Dresden’s freelance scene 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Nederlands Dans Theater Summer Intensive 2022, 2025

Orsolina 28 - Gaga, Medhi Walerski 

Further experience in classical ballet, contemporary dance, partnering, floorwork, contact improvisation, Gaga and choreographic improvisation.

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ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC PRACTICE

Alongside his work as a dancer and choreographer, Martin creates original music for stage performances. His practice combines contemporary movement, partnering, physical theatre and spoken language.