We kick off the season with The Edge of Things by NDT 2. With two world premieres and the revival of Alexander Ekman’s beloved, humorous and absurdist FIT (2018).
RESONANCE celebrates bold, thought-provoking, and iconic works from acclaimed makers that are close to our heart. Mémoires d’Oubliettes (2009), by Jiří Kylián, The Statement (2016) by Crystal Pite and Woke up Blind (2016) by Marco Goecke.
NDT has championed innovation, exchange, and collaboration for more than sixty-five years. We connect and inspire people within the world of dance — and beyond.
Leaving a gift is a unique opportunity to pass on the love of dance to the next generation, and to protect the future of the company.
NDT continuously invests in the dance talent of tomorrow. Every year, some 150,000 people worldwide visit our performances, and we are able to reach 20,000 children, young people and young dance talents with our talent and education programmes.
NDT consists of two companies: NDT 1 with 28 phenomenal dancers from all over the world from the age of 23. Within NDT 2, young, graduated dancers aged between 17 and 23 are prepared for NDT 1 or for a career elsewhere as a world-class dancer. NDT is therefore a creation house for diverse voices, ideas and approaches. Each season, the two companies collaborate with emerging and renowned choreographers and artists from all over the world, with talent development as a guiding principle.
Hans Schriel and Ineke Roodenburg
For 35 years, we’ve been enchanted by NDT. Its magical dance moves us deeper than words ever could. NDT shows us what equality and connection truly look like, enriching not just our lives, but also those of many others through its community projects.
Every performance makes us feel part of something greater and more beautiful. During a difficult period in our lives, NDT gave us strength and support. The company feels like a warm bath — a constant source of inspiration. That’s why we support NDT, even in our will, so that future generations can continue to experience this magic. We hope many others will feel the same enchantment and let NDT take them along for the journey.
My first encounter with NDT was when the company was still in its infancy and I had just started taking ballet classes myself. Sitting in the theatre, I was immediately struck by the sheer physical expressiveness — as if I were being drawn onto the stage. With every performance, that same sense of fascination returned. Creativity, passion, extraordinary physical control and relentless dedication radiated from the dancers. I didn’t yet have the words for it back then, but the experience was intense. And it has never changed.
The company’s constant pursuit of artistic freedom and growth has resulted in achievements of international acclaim. Even today, I am deeply moved by the dancers’ expressive power. It matters to me that NDT continues to touch and inspire people long after I’m gone, with its breathtaking performances. That’s why I’m proud to contribute to its future in my will.
Marise Voskens has remembered NDT in her will. Read Marise’s full story here
Trudy: “As a child, I was already fascinated by dance. I went to Scapino Ballet performances with my mother and took ballet lessons myself. My love only grew when NDT introduced me to modern American dance alongside classical ballet.”
Hans: “I didn’t grow up with dance, but after seeing Strangers by Jennifer Muller in 1975, I was hooked. We now deeply love dance because it combines iron discipline with emotion — a fusion of movement, music, stage design, costumes, and direction in a universal, borderless language.
We want to support NDT, especially in talent development and education, so that future generations can also experience this magic, even after we are no longer here.”
Hans Scholten and Trudy van Wielik
If you decide to leave a gift to NDT, you can record this in your will. These are the steps you can undertake*:
The following questions can guide you in mapping out your wishes:
Would you like to include NDT in your will and direct your legacy towards a specific purpose? Please reach out to us so we can arrange a meeting and choose a suitable project or purpose together. This can be done in cooperation with NDT's directors.
An executor will handle the settlement of your estate. For example, a close friend or a notary can be an executor. If you do not appoint an executor, the settlement of your estate will be the responsibility of your heirs.
Note: NDT cannot act as executor for the settlement of your estate. Therefore, it is important to appoint an executor.
With a notary you can discuss your wishes and compose your will. The notary will explain the legal aspects and can answer all of your questions. Subsequently, the notary will draft your will, so that you can read it at home. If you agree with how your wishes have been formulated, you can then make a follow-up appointment to sign the will.
Information on NDT a notary may request:
NDT has a cultural ANBI status, which means your gift will not be taxed. Click here for more information on NDT's ANBI status.
If you do not yet have a notary, you can find one near you at www.notaris.nl. For general questions about inheritance and donations, call the notary telephone: 0900 346 93 93 (available on working days from 9am to 2pm, €0.25 p/m).
You can also easily arrange your will online at www.nunotariaat.nl.
Your notary will have the signed will registered in the Central Register of Wills. This way, your will is easily accessible. You can always have your will amended if you decide you want to change it.
If you have included NDT in your will, please be sure to let us know. We would like to thank you appropriately and keep you informed, because we think it is very important to involve you more intensively in the company right now.
*Please note that this is the procedure for leaving a gift in your will in the Netherlands. If you have a different country of residence, the steps may vary. If you are not sure where to start, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can assist you.
We believe in the power of dance to move, connect, and literally set people in motion. Every day, we see how our audience gets lost in a performance — and how hard our artists and dancers work to deliver excellence on a global level.
Especially in a world full of change and uncertainty, it’s essential that this art form continues to exist and inspire. In addition to government funding, private contributions are vital to preserve this space.
Leaving a gift to NDT in your will is a meaningful way to help secure a future filled with dance, creativity, and connection. By including NDT in your legacy, you help dancers, artists, and audiences build an inspiring future — even in challenging times.
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NDT is one of the initiators of Nalaten aan Cultuur, a collaboration of cultural institutions in the Netherlands aiming to raise awareness of the possibility of leaving a legacy to cultural institutions. To inspire people to think about leaving a gift to arts and culture, and to inform and help them make choices that can give their legacy meaning.