ALEXANDER EKMAN

Alexander showed choreographic promise barely in his twenties, and has since choreographed for such renowned companies as NDT, Cullberg Ballet, Gothenburg Ballet and Ballet du Rhin.
Alexander's works are known for their clever ideas, fast-paced choreography and abundance of humor.

He started his dance training at the age of 5, began studying professionally at age 11 and at the age of 16 joined the Royal Swedish Ballet. Alexander continued his dance career with Netherlands Dance Theater between 2002-2005. In the fall of 2005 Alexander joined the Cullberg Ballet in Stockholm Sweden for one season.
After years of dancing in these companies, Alexander felt the need to try something new. He started choreographing and discovered his new passion. Almost four years later he has choreographed for some of the most prestigious dance companies in the world.
Alexander's breakthrough as a choreographer came in November 2006 with "Flockwork" a piece made for Netherlands Dans Theater 2 which toured throughout Europe and for which he also created music and scenography.
In the following years he has been commissioned to create works for Cullberg Ballet (Sweden), Netherlands Dans Theater 1 and 2 (Netherlands), Gothenburg Ballet (Sweden), Ballet de lòpera du Rhin (France), Bern Ballet (Switzerland), IT-Dansa (Spain), Iceland Dance Company (Iceland), Ballet Junior de Genève (Switzerland), Royal Swedish Ballet (Sweden), and Stockholm 59° North (Sweden).
Alexander collaborated on various occasions with the choreographers Medhi Walerski and Ayman Harper.
Alexander has been mentioned as a choreographer to watch by Ballet Tanz and was nominated for the Griman Awards in Iceland for his piece "Station Grey - Last Stop". In 2005 he won the Critic's Prize in the Hannover choreographic competition for "The Swingle Sisters" which was later added to Cullberg Ballet's repertory. He also received the prestigious Drottningholm Scholarship in Sweden. In the spring of 2008 Alexander was asked to create 5 dance installations for the Modern Museum in Stockholm in collaboration with the Cullberg Ballet.
In 2009 Alexander collaborated as a video artist with renowned choroegrapher Mats Ek on his new play "Hållplats".
From 2010 till 2013 Alexander is associated choreographer with NDT2.
His 2010 work Cacti was an instant hit and has been performed by NDT2 on tour and in the Netherlands since.
In 2011 Alexander created new work for Gothenborg Ballet, Cullberg Ballet and Cedar Lake Dance Company.
His first full evening, Tryptich a study in entertainement, was premiered by Cullberg Ballet in 2011.
Companyia Nacional de Danza, Madrid has Flockwork in their repertoire from June 2011 onwards.
In 2012 Alexander will be creating for NDT2, Royal Swedish Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet and Ballets de Monte-Carlo.