Dance Teachers – Dans veilig

Beroepsverenigingen en (vak)bonden

Dansbelang:
Represents the interests of dance professionals and dance businesses in the amateur arts and leisure sectors. Go directly to:

- Quality Register

Stichting Sociale Veiligheid Podiumkunsten (SSVP):
Provides care and safety to employees of performing arts organizations. Go directly to:

KNVD (Royal Dutch Association of Dance Teachers):
Represents the interests of dance teachers in the Netherlands, promotes dance education, and supports the professional development of dance teachers through meetings, conferences, courses, and publications. Go directly to:

- Confidential Contact Person

Danssport organisaties:
NADB Dutch General Dance Sport Federation):
Organizes and develops dance sport in the Netherlands and within the sports umbrella of NOC*NSF. Go directly to:
- Confidential Contact Person
Dansondernemers Nederland:
Industry association for entrepreneurs in the dance sector. Go directly to:
- Confidential Contact Person
Dutch Dance Sports:
Promotes dance sport by organizing competitions in Hip Hop, Break Dance, Electric Boogie, Belly Dance, Contemporary, Show Dance, etc. Go directly to:
- Confidential Contact Person
NDO (Nederlandse Danssport Organisatie):
A nationwide operating dance federation committed to the responsible practice and promotion of guard and show dance sports. Go directly to:
- Confidential Contact Person
KNGU(Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union):
The umbrella organization for gymnastics and dance in the Netherlands, focused on the development and promotion of various gymnastics and dance disciplines at both recreational and professional levels. Go directly to:
- Confidential Contact Person

Physical Support

Dans Medisch Zorgnetwerk: focuses on the health of dancers by providing expert support and advice on dance injuries and prevention.
Eetstoornissen netwerk: offers programs for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones, providing support, insights from people with lived experience, and practical, actionable tips.

Mental Support

ARQ IVP: Help in dealing with stressful situations, boundary-crossing behavior, threats, or serious incidents that have occurred within the dance environment.
Traumanet: provides reliable information, articles, and useful tips on trauma. For anyone who has been affected by trauma in any way.

Labor Agreements

CAO Kunsteducatie: rovides agreements for all employees working at art education institutions in the Netherlands.
CAO sport: Provides agreements on employment conditions for athletes, including dancers, covering aspects like compensation, working conditions, and working hours.
Arbopodium: Offers guidelines to reduce psycho-social workload in the performing arts, with a focus on work pressure and inappropriate behavior.
Zorgplicht werkgever: Employers are required to create a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, including taking appropriate measures to minimize risks and ensure the well-being of their staff.

Legal Support

Juridisch Loket: Provides free basic legal advice to everyone and assists with general legal questions, as well as referring to specialized help when necessary.

Advice and Support Point

If you are dealing with inappropriate behavior, have witnessed it, or suspect misconduct such as bullying, discrimination, (sexual) harassment, or abuse, talk about it. Help is available. Click on one of the infographics below to find the specific steps and contact points that apply to you.

Knowledge database

In the Knowledge Database, you will find relevant tools, training, and resources to support you in your work as a dance teacher. Here, you can access information on working conditions, well-being, speaking up, consent and intimacy, diversity and inclusion, and more.

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