2026 Dance Award of the Friends of the Hessisches Staatsballett

We warmly congratulate Masayoshi Katori and Vanessa Shield on receiving the 2026 Dance Award presented by the Friends of the Hessisches Staatsballett!

Masayoshi Katori was presented with the award on stage in Darmstadt following the performance of Nachtträume on 16 October 2026.

Dr Gabriele Sophia Volmer, Chair of the Board of the Friends of the Hessisches Staatsballett, presented the Audience Award, which carries a prize of €1,000.

Vanessa Shield was also honoured with the award and received it in person in Wiesbaden.

We are delighted by this recognition of their artistic achievements and warmly congratulate them both!