Effective April 1, 2010, Peggy Olislaegers (b.1966) has been appointed as new Managing Director

She will succeed Leontien Wiering, who will then leave our organization.The Nederlandse Dansdagen is familiar territory for Peggy Olislaegers. She has staged site specific productions; overseen the organization of the Gala van de Nederlandse Dans (Gala of Dutch Dance); and helped to compile the festival program as part of the editorial team. Ton Rombouts, Chairman of the Nederlandse Dansdagen, is clearly delighted at the appointment of Peggy Olislaegers and regards her as the ideal successor to Leontien Wiering. Peggy Olislaegers has closely followed current developments in dance; is a highly experienced entrepreneur; and is well placed to further develop the festival.