2001 – Matz Skoog becomes director of English National Ballet

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Swedish-born Matz Skoog, a former principal with English National Ballet, was appointed the company’s artistic director in 2001. Remaining until 2005, Skoog commissioned new works for the company from Christopher Hampson and Michael Corder.

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