Fonds Nederlands Dans Theater

Each season, NDT presents eight to ten new creations. Renowned choreographers and relatively unknown creators of dance ensure that the repertoire and the art form remain exciting and new for the dancers as well as to the audience. This way, NDT is of, and continues to offer, immense added value to modern dance on a global level.  By contributing to these new creations, you will become involved in the artistic core of NDT.

NDT is currently developing an approachable program for youth, through which it can reach a younger and more diverse audience. The program consists of a yearly event at an ever-changing, unusual location that is attractive to young people. The repertoire performed is changed to suit the location, which creates a different experience of DNT’s artistic dance from the perspective of the dancers as well as the youthful audiences. Furthermore, we organize some peripheral programming based on several existing performances that appeal to this audience. Supporting this project is a wonderful opportunity, as your organization reaches this hard-to-reach target audience, it is cutting edge, and you help NDT to make the project a reality.

In 1978, NDT founded a junior group (NDT 2) to be a stepping stone toward becoming a member of the large company of NDT 1. During the course of three years, NDT trains sixteen recently graduated classically educated to become part of the top of the world of dance. NDT 2 dancers experience the same ingredients and challenges that NDT 1 dancers do, but at a slower pace, adjusted to their own phase of development and their physical and mental possibilities. It is a unique and internationally lauded platform for the most talented young dancers in the world. By contributing to NDT’s breeding ground, you will assist NDT to further develop and safeguard its own signature, and to keep the art of dance in a state of motion.

"The great thing about NDT is that it cultivates such great talent, and really shapes you as an artist. Here, I’m daily surrounded by dancers and choreographers that humble me and that I feel so honored and privileged to work with." - Alice Godfrey, ex-dancer NDT 1

NDT is an open community where dance art is accessible for everyone. This also applies to the NDT Summer Intensive, where (pre-)professional dancers aged 14 – 30 from all over the world work for two weeks on their artistic and personal development. A professional training that takes place in the home, atmosphere and environment of NDT. Where participants learn from the tradition, knowledge, vision and innovation and the dance art of the company. Gain insight and artistic experience by exploring different perspectives together and entering into a dialogue with each other. Facilitated by an international team of NDT dancers, choreographers, rehearsals and teachers. Participating in the NDT Summer Intensive enriches their development as a dance artist and their network in the dance world, which will benefit them throughout their career.

For NDT, every person is equal and that is why we want participation in the NDT Summer Intensive to be accessible to everyone. Where the selection process is fair and is mainly about talent and not about age and background. That a lack of financial resources should never be a reason not to audition. That is why extra attention is being paid to dancers from the southern and eastern parts of the world (Africa, South America and Southeast Asia). And we offer ten scholarships of € 4,000, which finance the course fee, costs for travel and accommodation, living expenses and housing. If you opt for this project, you will experience this project up close for two weeks.

The easiest way to become a member of the Fonds is by signing up on our website. It is also possible to complete a donation agreement and send it to NDT. The agreement is available for download here. It is possible to make an appointment if you prefer to have an in-person conversation, in which our general director Willemijn Maas will join us if you wish. Please inquire with Barbara de Heer, Manager of Sponsoring & Fundraising, 06-158 639 50 or barbara.deheer@ndt.nl.

1,500 euros a year for a period of five years or a one-time donation of 2,500 euros. By making a donation as a private grant agreement, you will be granted an additional tax advantage.

Should you decide to enter into a five-year agreement with us, it is possible to register your donation as a private grant agreement. Periodical donations made to Fonds NDT can be used as tax deductions. You are granted additional tax advantages as you are making donations to a cultural institution. You are allowed to increase the amount you donate yearly by 25%. However, this kind of periodic donation is required to be documented as being for a minimum period of five years and must be recorded as an agreement in writing. The donation agreement is available for download here. The maximum size of the tax deduction will depend on your income and age. You can calculate your tax advantage, based on your personal situation, here.

Benefits that are granted will depend on the size of your donation. Please take a look at the benefits here.

Yes. NDT arranges special activities for fonds members who live in Amsterdam or its surroundings, such as unique introductions, dinner in the theater with dancers and the management board, and post-performance drinks for each first performance at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) or Nationale Opera & Ballet (NO&B).