The Nederlandse Dansdagen presents the most significant Dutch dance productions seen in the past season and thereby provides a representative and convenient overview of new dance developments. Equally important, the event runs the whole gamut of dance – from classical ballet to urban dance – and is living testimony to the richness and diversity of Dutch dance.

Presenting fifteen different choreographies including no fewer than three premières, the last edition of the Nederlandse Dansdagen (Dutch Dance Festival) treated the audience to a particularly broad spectrum of Dutch dance. With a deep sense of gratification, the organizers are looking back at this event, held on October 9, 10 and 11, 2009. All the dancers at the Nederlandse Dansdagen performed to enthusiastic capacity crowds. Clearly, Dutch dance – widely recognized as having been at the forefront of innovation and quality for decades now – is continuing to be in robust health. The festival’s fringe programming, which included public debates and demonstrations, was well attended. The fringe events provided fresh perspectives and valuable insights to professionals and spectators alike. Club Guy & Roni’s impressive Pinball and Grace brought the 12^th Nederlandse Dansdagen to a successful close, offering a tantalizing taste of things to come in the next dance season. Keen to catch a glimpse of the festival? Please click here to view a photo reportage by Antoinette Mooy.