Daniel Lommel
Time places him at the Pantheon of the ten best world dancers of its generation.
Daniel Lommel meets George Balanchine and dance his ballets most characteristic with stars of the Opera of Paris. In 1967, he joined the ballet of the XX century of Maurice Béjart.
He will remain there thirteen years as a soloist and during the three last years as Artistic co-director. During this period he dances with most famous artists such as Rudolf Nouréev.
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In August 1980, with the assistance of Greek artists and personalities, he creates the "AENAON Dance Theatre". In collaboration with Minos Volanakis, the first performance took place at the Damaria of Vironas.
From 1982 till 1989 with the support of Mélina Mercoury then Minister of Cultur, he incorporates the company into the National Theatre of Northen Greece.
Since 2004 "AENAON Dance Theatre" presented until today 78 creations, in Greece and abroad. Always in the search of young talents, he propposes a new glance of the traditional ballet.
Video Interview with Daniel Lommel