Royal Ballet of Flanders, also known as Ballet Vlaanderen, is the ballet company that became part of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (OBV) in 2014. OBV works from Antwerp and Ghent, Belgium, bringing dance, opera and music theatre together.
History and artistic identity
Jeanne Brabants founded Ballet Vlaanderen in 1969. Its merger with Opera Vlaanderen in 2014 brought the two art forms into one organisation. Today, the dance programme ranges from ballet to contemporary work and includes productions combining opera and dance.
The dancers and repertoire
OBV describes its dancers as a collective ensemble without ranks. Their daily practice includes ballet, Countertechnique® and other approaches suited to the repertoire. The company has performed works by choreographers including Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Pina Bausch and Jan Martens.
See the official ballet profile for the company’s artistic approach and team information.
Performances and tickets
Use the official performance calendar to find productions, dates and booking information. Check the venue listed for your chosen performance before travelling.
The Antwerp opera house is at Frankrijklei 3, 2000 Antwerp. Theatre ‘t Eilandje is at Kattendijkdok-Westkaai 16, 2000 Antwerp. Current box office details are available on the official contact page; customer enquiries can be sent to info@operaballet.be.
Auditions and careers
Visit OBV’s careers and auditions section for opportunities and application requirements. This company profile is not an announcement of an open audition.
Sources: Opera Ballet Vlaanderen’s ballet profile, organisation profile, contact information and careers page. Reviewed on 15 October 2026.
