Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Maria van Heijningen Heidemann has extensive experience in the arts, currently serving as Eerste Hoedenmaker & plastisch vormgever at Nationale Opera & Ballet since November 2013. Previous roles include Set Dresser at Artpact, Art Director/Set Designer/Set Dresser/Prop Maker at Silver Cat, and Translator for Silver Cat Amsterdam. Educational background includes a degree in Organizational Leadership from de Baak, studies in Apparel and Textiles from Detex, and degrees in Cultural Analysis and Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam. Maria’s diverse skill set encompasses set design, prop making, translation, and leadership in creative environments.
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet
National Opera & Ballet is the foremost institution for opera and ballet, operating on both a national and international level. Within the Netherlands, National Opera & Ballet strives to keep opera and ballet traditions alive, and to generate enthusiasm while reaching a large and diverse public. Beyond the country’s borders, it serves to promote the finest the Netherlands has to offer in these areas. National Opera & Ballet presents both traditional and innovative productions, often acting as the primary initiator and producer. As the largest cultural institution in our land, National Opera & Ballet brings all aspects of the ballet and opera-world’s artistry, technique and craftsmanship together with its own specialised workshops and rehearsal rooms.