‘On the occasion of the Dutch National Ballet’s 50th anniversary, Brandsen’s purpose was to assess the state of the art, and the two programmes clearly show that dance is in rude health and has a lot to celebrate.’ ‘(…) applauds visionary programming with nine premieres in Amsterdam.’
- Dance Europe (Maggie Foyer, april 2012 – Present/s)
‘(…) the significance of nine creations in two days cannot be overestimated (…) this was foremost a festive occasion that reminded us of the talent, vivacity and flexibility of the company’.
- Dancing Times (Marc Haegeman, april 2012 – Present/s)
‘In a delectable new programme Dutch National Ballet paid hommage to Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Stravinsky (…) A la Russe was agreeably varied and demonstrated the range and flexibility of the company (…) It is the sort of inspired programming all too rarely seen these days’.
- Dancing Times (Marc Haegeman, april 2011 – A la Russe)
'Maybe our theatre directors, who always fill festivities with boring concerts, should be sent to the Netherlands on work experience to learn how to celebrate anniversaries?'
- Moscow News (Anna Gordeeva, 20 February 2012 - Present/s)
‘It is a feast of sensuality and memorable moments and Dutch National dance it impeccably. This is an evening to really savour, not just to soak up Van Manen’s mastery of the art form, but one to revel in quality of this outstanding company.’
- Dance Europe (Deborah Weiss, juni 2011)
‘Dutch National Ballet has always proved a fertile environment for new choreographers.’
- Dance Europe (Maggie Foyer, oktober 2011)
‘Un repertorio 360°. El Het Nationale Ballet apuesta por las nuevas creaciones, pero no renuncia a mantener en su programma al los grandes del ballet clásico, esos que se mantienen vivos a pesar del paso del tiempo, los que han pasado a la Historia de la danza y reciben cada temporada el aplauso del público.’
- Por la Danza (Alejandra Agudo, oktober 2011)
‘La combinación de los grandes clásicos y las nuevas creaciones que los coreógrafos hacen exclusivamente (…) es lo que (…) ha dado reputación international y lo que hará que la compañía perdure.’
- Por la Danze (Alejandra Agudo, oktober 2011)