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Nelken

Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Bausch Tanztheater

“Nelken,” choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1997, is a stark and emotionally intense ballet set to Arvo Pärt’s minimalist music, depicting a woman's struggle with isolation and despair through precise, repetitive movements.

8.8 Great

apps Top Nelken Alternatives

The top alternative to Nelken in 2026 is Café Müller with a score of 9.2/10, followed by In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated (9.1) and Jewels (9.0).

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Café Müller

Café Müller

“Café Müller,” choreographed by Jiří Kylián, is a 1997 ballet exploring themes of isolation and longing through stark mo...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Bausch
9.2 Excellent
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In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

In the Middle, Somewhere Elevated is a contemporary ballet exploring themes of isolation and connection through intricat...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Forsythe
9.1 Excellent
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Jewels

Jewels

Georges Bizet’s opera *Carmen* was adapted into the ballet *Jewels*, choreographed by Frederick Ashton and featuring set...

Neoclassical 20TH Century Abstract Balanchine
9.0 Excellent
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Kontakthof

Kontakthof

Konkordatballett, choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1993, portrays the strained relationship between the Vatican and the G...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Bausch
9.0 Excellent
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Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)

Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)

Matthew Bourne’s *Swan Lake* reimagines the classic Tchaikovsky ballet as a gritty, contemporary gangster story set in C...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Tchaikovsky
9.0 Excellent
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Eugene Onegin (Cranko)

Eugene Onegin (Cranko)

“Eugene Onegin” is a three-act ballet choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, depicting the tragic romance betwee...

Narrative 20TH Century Full Length Tchaikovsky
9.0 Excellent
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L'Histoire de Manon

L'Histoire de Manon

L’Histoire de Manon, composed by Minkowski, depicts the tragic love story of a young woman named Manon Leprévé as she na...

Narrative 20TH Century Full Length Macmillan
9.0 Excellent
8
Quintett

Quintett

Benjamin Britten’s *Quintet* is a chamber opera for voices and orchestra, exploring themes of guilt, regret, and psychol...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Forsythe
8.8 Great
9
Bluebeard

Bluebeard

Benjamin Britten’s 1943 ballet, *Bluebeard*, depicts the chilling tale of a wealthy nobleman who murders his wives and h...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Bausch
8.8 Great
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Giselle (Mats Ek)

Giselle (Mats Ek)

Giselle, choreographed by Mats Ek, portrays the tragic story of a naive peasant girl who dies from a broken heart and su...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Ek
8.8 Great
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The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude

The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude

Mark Morris’s *The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude* presents a meticulously reconstructed history of courtly dances fro...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Forsythe
8.5 Great
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Impressing the Czar

“Impressioning the Czar,” choreographed by George Balanchine, depicts the tumultuous romance between a Russian countess...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Forsythe
8.5 Great
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The Lady of the Camellias

The Lady of the Camellias

Based on Alexandre Dumas’s novel, *La Dame aux Camélias* is a tragic ballet depicting the passionate and ultimately doom...

Narrative 20TH Century Full Length Chopin
8.5 Great
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Don Quixote (Nureyev)

Don Quixote (Nureyev)

“Don Quixote” by Kenneth MacMillan, choreographed in 1965, portrays the delusional knight’s obsessive pursuit of Dulcine...

Classical 20TH Century Full Length Nureyev
8.5 Great
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Vollmond (Bausch)

Vollmond (Bausch)

Vollmond (Full Moon) by Jiří Bausch is a stark and emotionally intense ballet exploring the psychological complexities o...

Water 2006 Bausch Tanztheater
8.5 Great
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Vienna Waltzes

Vienna Waltzes

Vienna Waltzes is a ballet choreographed by Jiří Kylián, premiering in 1997 and set to music primarily from Johann Strau...

Neoclassical 20TH Century Balanchine Full Length
8.3 Great
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St. Matthew Passion

St. Matthew Passion

Johann Sebastian Bach’s *St. Matthew Passion*, choreographed by Jürgen Klopp for the Stuttgart Ballet in 2014, is a larg...

20TH Century Abstract Bach Full Length
8.3 Great
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Spartacus (Jacobson)

Spartacus (Jacobson)

“Spartacus” by Matthew Bourne is a vibrant, large-scale ballet set in Roman Britain during the uprising led by Thracian...

Narrative 20TH Century Full Length Khachaturian
8.3 Great
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The Sleeping Beauty (Nureyev)

The Sleeping Beauty (Nureyev)

“The Sleeping Beauty” is a grand, three-act ballet commissioned for the Soviet Union’s 300th anniversary in 1967, showca...

Classical 20TH Century Full Length Tchaikovsky
8.3 Great
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Cinderella (Matthew Bourne)

Cinderella (Matthew Bourne)

Matthew Bourne’s *Cinderella* reimagines the classic fairytale as a gritty, contemporary gangster story set in 1940s Chi...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Prokofiev
8.2 Great

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Nelken Action
Café Müller
Café Müller
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century One Act
9.2 Excellent +0.4 Compare
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century One Act
9.1 Excellent +0.3 Compare
Jewels
Jewels
Ballet Neoclassical 20TH Century Abstract
9.0 Excellent +0.2 Compare
Kontakthof
Kontakthof
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length
9.0 Excellent +0.2 Compare
Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)
Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length
9.0 Excellent +0.2 Compare
Eugene Onegin (Cranko)
Eugene Onegin (Cranko)
Ballet Narrative 20TH Century Full Length
9.0 Excellent +0.2 Compare
L'Histoire de Manon
L'Histoire de Manon
Ballet Narrative 20TH Century Full Length
9.0 Excellent +0.2 Compare
Quintett
Quintett
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century One Act
8.8 Great Same Compare
Bluebeard
Bluebeard
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century One Act
8.8 Great Same Compare
Giselle (Mats Ek)
Giselle (Mats Ek)
Ballet Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length
8.8 Great Same Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Nelken?
The top alternatives to Nelken in 2026 include Café Müller, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Jewels, Kontakthof, Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Nelken compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Nelken scores 8.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Nelken worth it in 2026?
Nelken scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Ballet category. However, alternatives like Café Müller may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Nelken?
Several alternatives to Nelken offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Nelken?
Common reasons users look for Nelken alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Nelken are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Nelken in the Ballet category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Nelken alternative has the highest rating?
Café Müller currently holds the highest rating among Nelken alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use Café Müller instead of Nelken?
Café Müller is one of the top-rated alternatives to Nelken. While they serve similar purposes in the Ballet space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Nelken?
Pricing varies among Nelken alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Ballet category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Nelken alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Nelken vs Café Müller: which is better?
Nelken scores 8.8/10 while Café Müller scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Nelken vs In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated: which is better?
Nelken scores 8.8/10 while In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Nelken vs Jewels: which is better?
Nelken scores 8.8/10 while Jewels scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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