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 […]
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 […]
Stephanie’s Story
Salsa, freedom, and mutual respect – Stephanie shares how she creates a safe and welcoming space in her dance school for everyone In this interview series, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the dance world – where passion, ambition, and challenges intersect. Today, we meet Stephanie (35), a salsa and bachata instructor in Utrecht and […]
Zoë’s Story
Falling and getting back up — Zoë van der Meer’s story about resilience, growth, and finding your voice again. In this interview series, we take you behind the scenes of the dance world—a place where passion, ambition, and challenges collide. Today, we meet Zoë van der Meer (24), born in the Frisian village of Scharnegoutum. […]
Jasmijn and Ciccio’s Story
In this interview series, we offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the dance world, where passion, ambitions, and challenges converge. Today, we share the story of Jasmijn and Ciccio, a dance couple who intertwine love, loss, and top-level sport. From their first dance steps as teenagers in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen to becoming six-time Dutch ballroom dance […]
Vincenzo’s Story
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 […]
Jozefien’s Story
In an interview series, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of dance, where passion, ambitions, and challenges converge. Today, we share the story of Jozefien Debaillie, a dancer at Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. How has her journey through the dance world unfolded? What important lessons has she learned as both a professional dancer and […]
Pelle’s Story
In this interview series, we offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the dance world, where passion, ambitions, and challenges converge. Today, we share the story of Pelle (13), who, after three years at the National Ballet Academy, decided to stop. How did Pelle experience his time at the Academy, and why did he decide […]
Livia’s Story
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 Livia, former dancer, pilates and yoga teacher, and mother. Written by Lara Sala “Dance is not what you do. Dance is who you […]
Michael’s Story
In our interview series, we offer an insider’s perspective into the world of dance, where passion, ambition, and challenges converge. Today we share Michael’s story, former ballet dancer, now DJ and founder of Dansklooster (Dance Monastery). Written by Lara Sala “Dance without form is the ultimate freedom. The dance of your soul.” […]