In the 2026–2027 season, we continue our journey, grounded in curiosity, openness, and risk, creating works with courage while never losing sight of who we are.
From 26 March, NDT 2 presents I dreamt, it was. Featuring a world premiere by associate choreographers Imre van Opstal and Marne van Opstal, alongside the groovy SAABA (2021) by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar in a version specially adapted for NDT 2. Irresistible!
For over 65 years, experimentation has been a vital part of NDT’s identity. It has defined our way of thinking and making, and how we shape the world of dance.
In the 2026–2027 season, we continue this journey, grounded in curiosity, openness, and risk, creating works with courage while never losing sight of who we are.
Curious about all the dancers of NDT 1 and NDT 2 in season 2026-2027?
This season, we expand the programmes with a series of special events and projects that celebrate the artistic vision of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT).
In collaboration with the private contemporary art museum Collezione Maramotti and dance company Kidd Pivot, we are delighted to present a new site-specific work premiering in October 2026 inside the museum in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
The work, created by our associate choreographer Crystal Pite, will feature dancers from NDT 1 and Kidd Pivot. The creation will be inspired by the unique space and its artworks and promises an immersive experience for the audience. This project highlights the importance of site-specific creations within NDT’s practice and opens space for research, exchange, and collaboration.
From 20 to 22 November 2026, we celebrate five years of Amare with a festive anniversary weekend. Three days filled with dance, music, encounters and surprises from Nederlands Dans Theater, Residentie Orkest, the Royal Conservatoire and Amare. Come and watch and listen, join in and move, and let yourself be surprised. The full programme will be available on amare.nl from mid-May.
For decades, choreographer and former Artistic Director of NDT, Jiří Kylián, has been a defining voice within NDT and across the international dance world. Throughout 2027, we celebrate his 80th birthday and his extraordinary legacy with a special programme.
In 2027, audiences can enjoy never-before-seen content online, including videos of Kylián’s creative process, archival performances, interviews, and more. In September 2027, one of Kylián’s rarely performed works will be remounted by NDT 1, offering a rare opportunity to experience this masterwork. The celebration will culminate in November 2027 with a major event bringing together Het Nationale Ballet, Introdans, NDT 1 and NDT 2, to revisit some of his most acclaimed works. Additionally, we will organise a special presentation of the memorable Last Touch First (2008) in our NDT Black Box, with a uniquely curated cast, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience. Join us in honouring Jiří Kylián in a year-long celebration!
At NDT, we want to offer unique experiences in dance to audiences around the world. In addition to our live performances in theatres, we organise a range of online performances that invite you to experience NDT closer than ever before.
This season, the dancers of NDT 1 and NDT 2 will tour throughout the Netherlands and all over the world. But if we’re not visiting a theatre near you, you want to see even more details after joining a live performance, or you’d like to have a front row seat from the comfort of your own home, our online programming offers the perfect solution.
In Digital Theatre we present a selection of performances as a recording or livestream; from much-loved works to world premieres. These performances or available for a limited time only, so don’t miss out!
This season you can look forward to the following online performances:
We look forward to seeing you throughout the season, live or online.
An evening that moves beyond dance
Aside from the unique experiences we offer in theatres, online, or in our studios, we also continue to celebrate dance and connections before the curtain opens and after it closes. With NDT Club, we offer young and curious NDT visitors and dance lovers a series of events in which dance, performance, talks, embodiment workshops, and a party blend into each other. We organise NDT Club around the last performance of various programmes in Amare, The Hague. These are not to be missed!
In season 2026-2027 there will be multiple NDT Club nights:
Ready to get your groove on? Join NDT Club! Meet other dance lovers and celebrate the power of dance together with NDT dancers, drinks, DJ, and more.
Sign up to the NDT Club newsletter and be the first to hear about our upcoming events via NDT.nl/en/club.
Photo: Sacha Grootjans
At NDT, we are a house of creation and a leader in contemporary dance. Through our Maker Pathway, we offer diverse opportunities that empower emerging, mid-career, and established artists to develop their craft—whether at NDT or in collaboration with our longtime partner, Korzo. By embracing new voices and perspectives, we act as a catalyst for a vibrant and sustainable future in dance.
With tailored programmes at every stage of an artist’s journey, we connect with new makers early, nurturing their development through choreographic labs, workshops, internships, and micro-residencies. Working closely with local dance communities and creative partners, we invest in talent and innovation.
Together with longstanding collaborator Korzo, we provide artists with research, creation, and production opportunities. Here We Live and Now showcases talented makers from The Hague, and Up & Coming Lab and Up & Coming Choreographers create space for emerging makers to research, develop, and produce work with the dancers of NDT 2. With our annual and much-loved Switch programme, we also support the development of our own dancers—giving them the opportunity to discover and develop their choreographic voices and artistic identity.
Additionally, we continue to deepen the relationship with our associate choreographers—artists whose vision enriches NDT’s repertoire and aligns with our artistic identity. Our pool of associate choreographers consists of Crystal Pite, Marco Goecke, Marcos Morau, Jermaine Spivey, and Imre van Opstal & Marne van Opstal.
Curious about all the opportunities and initiatives for creators?
Your support enables dance today and tomorrow
In order to continue innovating within the international dance world and increase our social impact, we need our supporters and (corporate) partners.
Your contribution to NDT allows us to continue to produce multiple groundbreaking productions a year, tour (inter)national stages with NDT 1 and NDT 2 and reach fans in more than 60 countries via our online programmes. You also help us to inspire over 40,000 children and youngsters each year with our Talent Development & Education activities, for example, by organising imaginative dance workshops for children and youngsters in asylum seekers’ centres. Your support keeps NDT and youngsters on the move!
Join our community of supporters and contribute to our artistic excellence.
Read more about the ways you can support us on NDT.nl/en/support.
