during introductions to works and post-show discussions
in conversation with dancers and ballet masters
in exchange with choreographers and the ballet director
Support the Hessian State Ballet
with the Ballet Friends information table at the dance performances
by supporting projects of the company
by awarding prizes to outstanding dancers
Make a difference for the future of dance and ballet in the region
by awarding scholarships for young dancers
by networking with sponsoring associations and dance companies
by strengthening the dance sector at the state theaters
Become a member or sponsor of the “Freunde des Hessischen Staatsballetts e.V.”!
Executive Board
From the left: Astrid Koch, Dr. Gabriele Sophia Volmer, Christine Hauck, Marc Oliver Giel
Dr. Gabriele Sophia Volmer Chair
Astrid Koch Deputy Chair
Marc Oliver Giel Treasurer
Christine Hauck Secretary
Sponsors
Latest News
September 12, 2026
The 2027 Dance Calendar, bags made from former banner posters, and organic cotton socks are now available at our information desk at every HSB performance.
Ballettkalender 2027
Activities Season 26/27
4 February 2027
Wiesbaden: Exclusive stage rehearsal, Main Auditorium
3 December 2026
Wiesbaden: Exclusive rehearsal visit, ballet studio
October 9, 2026 Darmstadt: Foyer of the Großes Haus: Public post-performance talk following the performance of Nachtträume, featuring dancer Anthony Michel Pucci, ballet master Allison Brown, and dramaturg Lucas Hermann. Moderated by Sophia Volmer.
17 September 2026
Wiesbaden, Foyer of the Großes Haus: Ballet Friends in Conversation with Creative Producer Beata Stankevič and Ballet Director Bruno Heynderickx
3 September 2026
Darmstadt: Exclusive stage rehearsal “Nachtträume”, Main Auditorium
22 August 2026
Wiesbaden: Information stand and painting activity for children, “Paint a House for Dance,” at the Theatre Festival.
7 August 2026
Wiesbaden: Season Opening Celebration and Meet & Greet with the Company and around 100 guests
Photo Credit: (c) Marc Oliver Giel
Activities Season 25/26
7 May, 2026
Darmstadt: Visit of “Mirror” stage rehearsals
23 April, 2026 Darmstadt: Ballet Friends in Conversation with Creative Producer Beata Stankevic
7 April, 2026
Wiesbaden: Rehearsal Visit in the Ballet Studio
31 March, 2026 Wiesbaden: Visit to the Orchestra Dress Rehearsal of “Become Ocean”
18 March, 2026 Wiesbaden: Ballet Friends in Conversation with Scholarship Holder Merle Marie Zimmer
5 February, 2026 Darmstadt: General Assembly
29 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
27 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
22 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
16 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
15 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
11 December 2025
Darmstadt: Ballet Friends in Conversation, Bruno Heynderickx, foyer
11 December 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
30 November 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
21 November 2025
Darmstadt: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
19 November 2025
Wiesbaden: Rehearsal visit “Cantos”, ballet studio
11 December, 2025 Darmstadt: Ballet Friends in Conversation with Ballet Director Bruno Heynderickx
2 November 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
1 November, 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage – A ballet lover takes a look behind the scenes
1 November 2025
Frankfurt: Friends’ gathering at Mousonturm
31 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
24 October, 2025
Wiesbaden: Panel discussion on the exhibition at Loftwerk
23 October, 2025
Wiesbaden: Welcome to the 200th club member
23 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Guided tour of the Vision Tanzhaus exhibition, Loftwerk
22 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
18 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
16 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
16 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Guided tour of the Vision Tanzhaus exhibition, Loftwerk
14 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Opening of the Vision Tanzhaus exhibition, Loftwerk
8 October 2025
Wiesbaden: Ballet Friends in Conversation, Bridget Lee, Marcos Novais, Casa Nova
28 September 2025
Darmstadt: Open Day, information stand
26 September 2025
Wiesbaden: Backstage visit “Corps de Walk”
30 August 2025
Wiesbaden: Theatre Festival, information stand
27 August , 2025
Wiesbaden: Online launch of the new ballet calendar
22 August, 2025
Wiesbaden: Season Opening Party for the 25/26 season
Have we piqued your interest?
We would be very happy to welcome you. Please download the registration form, and send the completed form to:
Dr. Gabriele Sophia Volmer
Freunde des Hessischen Staatsballetts e.V.
Christian-Zais-Straße 3
65198 Wiesbaden
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