Dans Veilig launches national needs assessment for professional dancers
What do professional dancers need in order to practise their craft well and sustainably? That question is at the heart of a national needs assessment launched today by Dans Veilig. The study explores how dancers experience their work, the challenges they face, and what support they need to continue working safely, healthily and professionally. The […]
The Story of Joey Massarelli
From Chicago to Amsterdam: Joey shares how a late-found love for ballet grew into a career with Dutch National Ballet. A journey of resilience, falling, rising, and rediscovering balance. 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 […]
Safe conditions for risk taking in dance and performance
Creating dance and physical theatre carries vulnerability. We aim to make art at the cutting edge: risky, personal, physical, boundary-pushing. This makes it essential for makers and performers to set clear agreements about how they want to approach that challenging artistic work together. Workshop for dance maker, dancers and performers In this workshop, designed by […]
Introducing: Sample Culture
Jaïr Franken can’t imagine a life without dance. Driven by this energy, he is building Sample Culture, an organisation dedicated to innovation within hip-hop dance. What began as a small festival initiative has grown into an organisation with international impact — from Eindhoven to Mexico. In everything Jaïr does, the focus is on creativity, community […]
Strengthening Social Safety in Dance – The Campaign Has Officially Launched!
Today marks the official launch of the campaign to strengthen social safety within the Dutch dance sector.In collaboration with partners from the sports world – including POS (Platform for Entrepreneurial Sports Providers) – Dans Veilig is supporting dance schools and organizations in creating a safe, respectful, and professional dance environment. A Safe Dance Sector Starts […]
Campaign Announcement: Social Safety in Dance
Everyone deserves to dance with joy — in an environment that feels socially safe and respectful.That’s why Dans Veilig, together with partners from the sports sector – including POS (Platform for Entrepreneurial Sports Providers) – is launching a campaign this fall to help dance schools strengthen social safety and raise awareness within their communities. The […]
Dans Veilig at the Nederlandse Dansdagen – Recap
During the Nederlandse Dansdagen in Maastricht, Dans Veilig took part in several programmes celebrating the power, diversity, and social impact of dance. We attended The Dutch Dance Debate, opened with an inspiring address by Mirjam Terpstra (NAPK), and The Power of Dance lecture by Janine Stubbe, exploring the positive effects of dance on both body […]
Join the conversation on social safety at the Nederlandse Dansdagen
This weekend, Dans Veilig will be present at the Nederlandse Dansdagen. On Saturday, we’ll host an informal Q&A session in the Huiskamer, opening up a space to talk about social safety in the dance sector. Whether you’re a dancer, parent, creator, teacher, or organizer, you’re warmly invited to ask questions, share experiences, and exchange ideas […]
Introducing: Cultuur+Ondernemen
How can artists, dancers and cultural organizations not only excel artistically, but also operate with solid business skills in a safe environment? That is the core question at Cultuur+Ondernemen. As a knowledge platform and financier, they support the cultural and creative sector with advice, training and tailored loans. We spoke with Djoeke Gerding, Governance Advisor […]
Eldridge and Annemarie’s Story
From the dancefloor to leadership Eldridge and Annemarie Labinjo van der Meulen are not only partners in life but also a powerful professional duo with a deep passion for dance, communication, and personal leadership. Once, they shared the stage as dancers with Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. Today, more than 25 years later, they are the parents […]