Online programme book Summer Intensive 2026

© Sacha Grootjans
Welcome to the Open Night of NDT Summer Intensive 2026.
Over the past two weeks, sixty dancers from around the world have come together in the studios of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to learn, collaborate and create.
Through an intensive programme of NDT repertoire, new creations and classes in dance technique, improvisation and artistic exploration, they have challenged themselves, shared ideas and discovered new ways of working together.
This evening, the participants, choreographers and teachers invite you to experience the outcome of that process.
In this online programme book, you will find more information about the three new creations by Anne Jung, Jermaine Spivey, Micaela Taylor each developed in close collaboration with the dancers.
We hope you enjoy tonight’s presentation.
- Team NDT Summer Intensive


© Sacha Grootjans
Afterglow
By Anne Jung
ASSISTANT TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER:
Justin Padilla
MUSIC:
NF - Hope, Portico Quartet - City of Glass, ScHoolboy Q, 2 Chainz, Saudi - X.
DANCERS:
Ava Niedermaier, Barry Schrikker, Camille Froissart, Carissa Hsu, Chen Hsuan, Diego Bustacchini, Elia De Pangher, Gabriel Kleeman, Karina Yamada, Kayla Jinks, Khadim Beye, Natalia Reszka, Noah Hockey, Noah Ruppert, Rita Rios Asensio, Saúl Muñoz Bleda, Silvestro Palmiero, Wen-Hsin Hsu, Yarden Arieli, Zoe Timulak.
“Inspired by the atmosphere of the afterglow—the lingering light between day and night, a space of transition and quiet transformation—the creative process explores subtle awakenings and continuous transformation, where movement unfolds. Individual and collective experiences intertwine as bodies meet, influence, and reshape one another, allowing an articulated glow to emerge. The journey gradually unfolds into a joyful exchange, where moving together creates a shared understanding while leaving space for each individual presence to remain distinct.”

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Attending Elsewhere
By Jermaine Spivey in collaboration with the members of Group B
ASSISTANT TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER:
Kele Roberson
MUSIC:
Jermaine Spivey
DANCERS GROUP B:
Aurora Pollini, Brooklyn Law, Charles Head, Chia-Heng Yeh, Chrysanthi Nicolaou, Easton Jesson, Ernesto Polack Young, Hudson Pletcher, Isabel Medalla, Jesse Flaherty, Jiah Kwon, Julia Lowe, Julius Wilhelm Waske, Keiya Narukawa, Landon Miner, Lovely Felici, Noé Amélie, Quinn Wyland, Sofia Santos, Su Chun-Hsien.
“Attending Elsewhere is a work requiring the performers to move between multiple streams of information. Attention spans the body, the space, one another, the choreographic material and the unfolding moment. In this distracted state, the performers find themselves choosing between competing impulses, which produces a dance of constant decision making and reorientation. ”

© Sacha Grootjans
Forget
By Micaela Taylor
ASSISTANT TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER
Omani Ormskirk
MUSIC
Tru - Never Can Say Goodbye Remix, Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye (Acapella), Max Richter - Infra 8.
DANCERS GROUP C
Aiden Boquiren, Amara Duke, Chance Phelps, Clara Gough, Colin Bendziewicz, Daniella (Drella) Silverman, Demetris Michaelides, Hila Rom, Inyoung Cho, Jhonata Teixeira, Kasey Orava, Kata Bán, Keavie Holliday, Love Kotiya, Nia Townsend, Noah Prins, Noga Feld, Quinn Kuch, Seth Roberts.
“This work focuses on a painful yet impactful memory. One that we try to forget, yet deeply remember and can’t let go of. It often seems like moments that cause pain are more memorable. Perhaps these moments spark growth, antagonizing us to propel forward. Or perhaps we drown in trying to erase it completely from our minds. Nonetheless, through exploration of speech, core articulation, and freedom of expression; this cast investigates the complexity of emotions that come along with memory. ”
Special thanks to
Aleid Verhaart, Claudia Pellegrini and the costume atelier of NDT for costumes
Loes Schakenbos, Lidewij Eggels and Daan de boer for technical support

NDt Summer Intensive 2026 was made possible by:
Private supporters, Charity Stichting Rob Beers and Stichting Vriendenfonds NDT.

Photography by Sacha Grootjans
During the NDT Summer Intensive, photographer Sacha Grootjans made beautiful photos of all the participants. Are you curious about the work of Sacha Grootjans, and do you want to see more of the photos he made or puchase them? Then click here.
















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