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Jan Spunda, originally from Ostrava, Czech Republic, is a soloist with Dutch National Ballet, recognised for his elegant technique and expressive artistry. After beginning his professional career with Bayerisches Staatsballett, he joined Dutch National Ballet, where he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a soloist.

Jan trained at the English National Ballet School on a scholarship and was supported throughout his studies by the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation. His talent was recognised early on, winning third prize at the Tallinn International Ballet Competition in 2014. In 2017, he won third prize and the Outstanding Artistry Award from Dance Europe Magazine at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in New York.

Jan’s repertoire reflects his wide range, spanning both classical and contemporary works. He has performed principal roles in Nutcracker, Raymonda, Diamonds, Emeralds, Four Schumann Pieces, The Four Temperaments, Blake Works, and Anima Animus. He has worked with some of the most influential choreographers in the ballet world, including William Forsythe, Hans van Manen, John Neumeier, Ted Brandsen, Alexei Ratmansky, David Dawson, Jiří Kylián, Wayne McGregor, and Christopher Wheeldon.

Jan continues to expand his ballet journey, broadening his repertoire and performing at international galas.

Performance Experience

Notenkraker & Muizenkoning: Prins (T. van Schayk, W. Eagling)

Raymonda: Jean de Brienne, Bernard (M. Petipa, R. Beaujean)

Diamonds: Lead Man (G. Balanchine)

Emeralds: 1st Pas de Deuxe (G. Balanchine)

Four Schummann Pieces: Lead Man (H. van Manen)

Don Quixote: Espada (A. Ratmansky)

Lady Macbeth: Macbeth (H. Pickett, J. Bonas)

Wings of Wax: (J. Kylian)

Anima Animus: (D. Dawson)

The Four Temperaments: Phlegmatic, Theme 1 (G.Balanchine)

Raymonda: Bernard de Ventadour (R. Barra, M. Petipa)

Swan Lake: Alexander, Pas de Six (R. van Dantzig, M. Pepita)

Sleeping Beauty: Blue bird, Pas de Quarte (M. Petipa, P. Wright)

Giselle: Pas de Quatre (M. Petipa, J. Coralli, J. Perrot)

Giselle: Pas de Six (P. Wright, M. Petipa)

Diamonds: (G.Balanchine) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Emeralds: (G.Balanchine) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Diamonds: (G.Balanchine) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Wings of Wax: (Jiri Kylian) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Blake Works (W. Forsythe) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Blake Works: Jeremy, Paul (W. Forsythe)

Spartacus: Three Shepherds (Y. Grigorovich)

Kairos (W. Mcgregor)

Borderlands (W. Mcgregor)

Concertante (H. van Manen)

Four Seasons (D. Dawson)

Paquita: Pas de Trois (M. Petipa)

Replay: Pas de Deux (T. Brandsen)

Don Quixote: Basilio’s Friends (R. Barra, L. Minkus)

The Taming of the Shrew: Pas de Six (J. Cranko)

Anima Animus: (David Dawson) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Nutcracker: Pas de Huit and Pas de Six (J. Neumeier)

Nutcracker: Poet, Lead couple in the flower waltz (W. Eagling)

Midsummernightdream: Solider (J. Neumeier)

Green table: Young soldier (K. Jooss)

Alice in Wonderland: Solo flowers (C. Wheeldon)

Notenkraker & Muizenkoning: (T. van Schayk, W. Eagling) Photo: Altin Kaftira

Performances with Bayerisches Staatsballett and Dutch National Ballet including: The Taming of the Shrew, Onegin, Romeo and Juliet by (J. Cranko), Romeo and Juliet by (R. van Dantzig), Frida by (A. Lopez), La Bayadère by (M. Petipa, P. Bart), Don Quixote and Raymonda by (R. Barra), Anna Karenina and Messa de Requiem by (C. Spuck), Alice in Wonderland by (C. Wheeldon), Spartacus by (Y. Grigorovich), La Fille mal Gardée by (F. Ashton), Jewels, The Ballet Imperial and The Four Temperaments by (G. Balanchine) Midsummernightdream and The Nutcracker by (J. Neumeier).