Celebrating 5 years Amare

In the Danstheater, you experience a raw and daring world premiere by choreographer Hofesh Shechter for NDT 1. Shechter is known for works that expose what lurks beneath the surface, both within ourselves and in the world around us. The friction between identity, the perception of our mind and of our body often forms a common thread.In his new work for NDT 1, dreamlike scenes unfold alongside sudden flashes of reality, with the dancers pushing their physical limits. “Your mind is a flickering light that has forgotten its source, where thoughts collide and contradict one another,” says Shechter.Grand yet intimate, filled with intense physical surrender and pulsating music, this work promises to be a surreal journey that completely draws you in. This piece is also part of the NDT 1 programme Out of the stillness (world premiere at Amare on 24 September 2026).

In the Concertzaal, you experience a unique moment: a one-time encounter between music and contemporary dance that you won’t want to miss. The Residentie Orkest, conducted by Chloe Rooke, opens the evening with the shimmering brass fanfare from La Péri by Dukas, a powerful start that immediately commands attention.Then, the interplay between dance and music takes you on a journey. NDT’s associate choreographers Imre van Opstal & Marne van Opstal created a duet especially in honor of the Amare anniversary, set to Journey (CP 1919) by Max Richter. The duet, performed by former NDT dancers Chloé Albaret and Benjamin Behrends, presents a raw and emotional dialogue between dance and music and can only be experienced on this evening.Next: a brand-new piece by Dutch composer Bianca Bongers, who brings the sensory echoes of Amare’s spaces to life. The journey ultimately concludes with Stravinsky’s sublime suite from The Firebird.In short, an evening full of color, drama, and rhythmic brilliance.