VSCD Dance Awards - The Golden Swan
The Dance Awards of the VSCD (the Association of Theatres and Concert Halls Directors) have been associated with the Nederlandse Dansdagen since 2003 and are presented during the Nederlandse Dansdagen Gala. A festive evening that officially opens the festival. Guy Weizman and Roni Haver (Club Guy & Roni) received the Golden Swan in 2025.
From the jury report
Throughout their long-standing collaboration, Guy Weizman and Roni Haver have left their own unique mark on interdisciplinary work with their boldness and infectious artistic enthusiasm. They consistently impress with their form of danced ‘total theater XXL’ accompanied by newly composed live music.
Their visual language is rich and idiosyncratic, their dance language diverse and full of vitality, and their attitude towards the audience very open. The themes are topical and urgent and are presented in a convincing manner. Polyphony and inclusivity are an integral part of their creative practice, and several dancers have been associated with the company for many years. Club Guy & Roni provides a platform for new talent and is, also internationally, an unmissable artistic force in the Dutch dance scene.
Photography: Halie
Winners Golden Swan
2025 Guy Weizman en Roni Haver 2022 Lloyd Marengo 2021 Emio Greco en Pieter C. Scholten 2019 Conny Janssen 2017 Ed Wubbe 2016 Igone de Jongh 2015 Roel Voorintholt 2014 Larisa Lezjnina 2013 Bonnie Doets 2012 Anouk van Dijk 2011 Ton Lutgerink 2010 Krisztina de Châtel 2009 Shirley Esseboom 2008 Michael Schumacher 2007 Caroline Harder 2005 Massimo Molinari 2004 Tim Persent 2003 Sofiane Sylve
About the Golden Swan
The Dance Awards of the VSCD (the Association of Theatres and Concert Halls Directors) have been associated with the Nederlandse Dansdagen since 2003 and are presented during the Nederlandse Dansdagen Gala. A festive evening that officially opens the festival.
Every year, during the Nederlandse Dansdagen Gala, the Swans and Young Swans are awarded for the most impressive productions and performances. Sometimes a Golden Swan is also awarded. This prize is not awarded annually and has no nominations. The Golden Swan is a lifetime achievement award for dancers or choreographers working in the Netherlands who have made significant and unique contributions to Dutch dance throughout their careers.
The Dance Jury of the Swans 2024-2025 consists of:
- Joery Wilbers (president), manager Rozet culture centre Arnhem and former director De Domijnen Sittard
- John Agesilas, co-artistic director Summer Dance Forever and Foundation Amsterdam Hiphop Center, teacher AHK
- Wendy Lubberding, dance and theatre critic
- Mitchell-Lee van Rooij, former dancer and marketer Korzo
- Julie Vegter, dance programmer Vondelpark Open Air Theatre and editorial board Julidans
- Dave Schwab, head of programming and dramaturge Theater Rotterdam
- Lynn Bartels, programmer and artistic core teacher of dance theatre de Meervaart
The Swans are made possible by the Vriendenloterij.
