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FALLING INTO SHADOW by NDT2 at Amare in The Hague and on tour

NDT2 is nominally a feeder company where young dancers are brought on, but believe me when I say that you’d need a very keen eye to spot they difference. Perhaps on paper they are subordinate but in every practical way there is no discernible difference. In fact, I would go so far as to say this is probably one of the best triple-bills I have seen from NDT, 1 or 2.

Theo Jansen’s Amazing Creatures find a resting place

The Beach Animals by Delft artist Theo Jansen travelled all over the world after their lives on the beach and were on display in museums in Japan, Australia, Argentina, China, France and the US, among others. The animals are the result of years of experimenting with materials and movement mechanisms.

From all over the world dance duets will converge on Rotterdam

Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC) proudly presents the selected choreographic talents for the seventh edition of this prestigious dance competition. After an intensive selection process from 415 entries across 60 countries, RIDCC has chosen 16 promising duets to showcase their talent during the event.

UNESCO includes The Underground Camera in Memory of the World register

UNESCO has announced the inclusion of The Underground Camera in its Memory of the World register — the first photographic legacy ever to receive this prestigious distinction. This milestone further highlights the significance of the exhibition which opens on 2nd May at Foam Gallery in Amsterdam. In honour of Amsterdam’s 750th jubilee and the 80th…

LADY MACBETH by Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam

Overall, Lady Macbeth is a powerful adaptation that feels more like a theatrical drama than a traditional ballet. At times, it felt like watching a Nederlands Dans Theater piece — but with more narrative depth in the choreography.

OLTRE TERRA at Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam

Oltre Terra traces the evolution of co-domestication between mankind and sheep, inquiring the relation between technological evolution and biological development. Did the sheep stop moulting or did they lose the ability to moult due to humans shearing them periodically?

Theater De Landing, Uilenstede, Amstelveen

Uilenstede 106, 1183 AM Amstelveen Tel. +31 20 547 5161 Tucked away in the vibrant student area of Uilenstede, Amstelveen, Theater De Landing is more than just a stage, it’s a buzzing creative and social hub where ideas come to life. Whether you’re into Dutch, English, or non-verbal performances, there’s always something fresh and inspiring…