Specialist Support for Dancers Now Easy to Find with New Online Care Map
Dance is a unique discipline that requires both physical and mental resilience. Injuries, overuse, and psychological challenges call for support from professionals who truly understand what dancers need. That’s why Dans Veilig has launched an online care map: a curated directory of experienced healthcare providers who specialise in working with dancers. Tailored Care for Every […]
E-learning: Recognizing and Preventing Transgressive Behavior
A safe and respectful dance environment is essential for dancers of all ages and levels. Any form of transgressive behavior, such as bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment, has no place in the dance sector. Therefore, it is important that everyone working within a dance school – from teachers and managers to canteen staff, volunteers, and […]
Call for Participation: Contribute to Our Needs Assessment for Dance Professionals
Dans Veilig is conducting a needs assessment to better understand the needs of dance professionals in the Netherlands. Do you work in the dance sector as a performing artist, choreographer, rehearsal director, dance teacher, or in another role? Then we invite you to participate in a focus group and share your experiences. The focus groups […]
Introducing: Matthew Wyon
In the world of dance science, few names stand out as prominently as Professor Matthew Wyon. With a background in both exercise physiology and dance research, Wyon has dedicated his career to understanding the physical demands of dancers and how training methodologies can be improved to enhance performance and longevity. He has made a significant […]
The Story of Vincenzo
In an interview series, we offer a look behind the scenes of the dance world, where passion, ambitions and challenges converge. Today, we share the story of Vincenzo, an Italian dancer and choreographer who has made waves in the Netherlands. From navigating the pressures of gender roles in dance to embracing their true self, Vincenzo’s […]
Candidates of the Follow-up Committee for Dance Announced: Public Reference Check Open
The Minister of Education, Culture and Science and the State Secretary of Health, Welfare and Sport have decided to set up two committees in response to the recommendations from the Shadow Dancing investigation (May 2023) on abuses in the dance sector. These are the Ethics Committee for Dance and the Follow-up Committee for Dance. In […]
Introducing: Dutch Dance Sports
We are pleased to introduce the affiliated (umbrella) organizations that collaborate with Dans Veilig to create a socially safe dance sector. This time, we spoke with Mariz, chairperson of Dutch Dance Sports (DDS), about DDS’s role in Dutch dance competitions and their commitment to providing a safe environment for dancers, teachers, and judges. From Ballet […]
Dance Medicine: Collaborating for a Healthy Dance Sector
On February 1st and 2nd, 2025, the two-day Dance Medicine course took place at the Sports Medicine building in Bilthoven. During this course, doctors, physiotherapists, and other specialists working with dancers gathered to share knowledge and deepen their understanding of dancers’ health and safety. In addition to inspiring lectures by experts like Matthew Wyon and […]
Show that your dance school is committed to social safety
As a dance school owner, you want your school to be a safe and respectful place for everyone. A place where inappropriate behavior, bullying, name-calling, or exclusion does not belong. That’s why Dans Veilig has developed a poster to show that you care about social safety. These posters were sent out to dance schools across […]
Dansveilig.nl has been updated!
We are proud to announce that the website of Dansveilig.nl has received a complete redesign! In addition to a fresh new look, the content has been expanded with more information on support for dancers, instructors, organizations, and defendants. What’s new? Additionally, the updated website offers much more information, tools, and support that contribute to a […]