Lorenzo Koppenaal: Artistic Director of ArtéBallét Intensive (AÉBI) and a highly sought-after guest teacher.

A native of the Netherlands, Lorenzo trained on scholarship at the prestigious Purchase Conservatory of Dance in New York, under the direction of Nelly van Bommel. In 2018, he obtained his bachelor’s degree at the Amsterdam University of the Arts before embarking on a career as a professional dancer. Currently, he is the Artistic Director of ArtéBallét Intensive (AÉBI) and a highly sought-after guest teacher.
Lorenzo’s training has taken him around the globe, honing his skills with some of the most renowned dance companies. His journey includes the Limón Dance Company, Merce Cunningham Company, Batsheva Dance Company, Cullberg Ballet, and Introdans Ballet, all of which have left indelible marks on his artistry.

In addition, he had the distinguished honor of studying with Risa Steinberg, former director of the Juilliard School of Dance.

Throughout his career, Lorenzo has worked with the Nationale Operette, Roser Lopez Espinosa, Ivgi&Greben, Wousje Schutte, and Blenard Azizaj.

While exhibiting an unwavering passion for contributing to the evolution of dance, he maintains a steadfast focus on classical foundations, leading him to numerous guest teaching opportunities worldwide. Credits include the Metropolitan Ballet Academy in Baltimore, SPID Ballet Academy in Milano, Sabrina Saturno Professional Dance Center in Salerno, the Dance Institute in Hamburg, Codarts Dance Academy Rotterdam, and Dance Company de Stilte in Breda, among others.

Along with his international engagements, he holds positions as a faculty member/ballet teacher at Albeda Danscollege, Jeugd Dansopleiding Fryslân, and Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts.

In 2023, Lorenzo founded and launched the ArtéBallét Intensive (AÉBI), AÉBI is Amsterdam’s premier ballet intensive, providing quality training to dancers worldwide.

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