And in 1976, he made his first choreography titled The Officer's Servant for the Cullberg Ballet. In 1978, Ek became, together with Birgit Cullberg, artistic director of the Cullberg Ballet, until 1985 when the responsibility became his entirely.
And in 1976, he created his first choreography titled The Officer's Servant for the Cullberg Ballet. In 1978, Ek took over as artistic director of the Cullberg Ballet alongside Birgit Cullberg, until 1985 when the entire responsibility fell to him.