Alain Platel
Belgian choreographer · Belgium · On the map · Born 1956 · age 70
Alain Platel is a Belgian choreographer and director. In 1984, he founded les ballets C de la B, which has been called 'one of the world's most influential dance theatre companies'.
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2026Commander of the Order of the CrownAward2016Gouden PenningAwardHonorary doctors of Ghent UniversityAward2015Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward2012Honorary Doctorate of Artois UniversityAward2001Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAwardEurope Theatre PrizeAward1956Born9 April 1956
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Platel came to prominence alongside choreographers like Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker and Wim Vandekeybus in what became known as the Flemish Wave.
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Born 1956 · age 70