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Nederlands Dans Theater, Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag, Netherlands
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About Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1)

Nederlands Dans Theater is a contemporary dance company based in The Hague, founded by Benjamin Harkarvy, Aart Verstegen, and Carel Birnie in collaboration with 18 dancers from the Dutch National Ballet. The company operates as two groups: NDT 1 and NDT 2, with a total of 48 dancers. Emily Molnar has served as artistic director since 2020, with Marc Pil as managing director.

The company has developed a repertoire of more than 620 works by choreographers including William Forsythe, Ohad Naharin, Sharon Eyal, Gai Behar, Gabriela Carrizo, Franck Chartier, Hofesh Shechter, Johan Inger, Sol León, Paul Lightfoot, Christos Papadopoulos, Alexander Ekman, and Jan Martens. NDT 1 develops three programmes each season featuring more than ten works, while NDT 2 presents two programmes with more than six works. The company produces around 160 performances annually and tours throughout the Netherlands, Europe, Asia, the United States, South America, and Australia.

NDT organizes projects for young dance talent, pre-show talks, collaborations with social organizations, and dance workshops for teens and young adults. The company employs around 70 professionals in support roles and maintains a health team for its dancers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1)?

Nederlands Dans Theater is a foundation and one of the world's leading contemporary dance companies, consisting of two groups NDT 1 and NDT 2 with 48 dancers total. The company is led by artistic director Emily Molnar and managing director Marc Pil, with around 70 professionals working behind the scenes. NDT has built a repertoire of more than 620 works featuring choreographers including William Forsythe, Ohad Naharin, Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar, Gabriela Carrizo, Franck Chartier, Hofesh Shechter, Johan Inger, Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, Christos Papadopoulos, Alexander Ekman, and Jan Martens. The company produces around 160 performances a year at home and abroad, touring extensively across Europe, Asia, the United States, South America, and Australia.

Where is Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) located?

The organization is based in The Hague at Turfhaven 9, 2511 DK The Hague, Netherlands.

What does Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) offer?

The organization creates and presents contemporary dance performances, organizes projects and performances for young dance talent and students, offers pre-show talks with audiences, collaborates with social organizations, and provides dance workshops. NDT's work includes talent development, education, and participation activities.

Who is Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) for?

The organization's services are available to dancers, professionals, enthusiasts, audiences, teens, young adults, and young dance talent. Audiences can attend performances at home in Dutch theaters and internationally during tours.

What ages, levels, or audiences does Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) cater for?

NDT 1 seeks highly skilled dance artists with extensive background in contemporary and classical techniques and experience in improvisation, requiring a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Dancers born between specific date ranges can apply for NDT 2. The organization also works with teens, young adults, students, and young dance talent through workshops and educational projects.

What opportunities does Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) offer?

Yes, the organization offers audition opportunities for professional dancers. NDT 1 auditions are private and by invitation only, requiring applicants to have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Applications require a headshot, CV, short motivational statement, and video with excerpts of contrasting contemporary repertoire and improvisation uploaded to YouTube.

Does Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) offer performances, competitions, or events?

Yes, the organization presents performances at home and abroad. NDT 1 develops three diverse programmes each season featuring more than ten works including world premieres and revivals. NDT 2 develops and presents two programmes each season featuring more than six works including world premieres and revived repertoire. The company tours extensively throughout the Netherlands and internationally.

How can I contact Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1)?

General contact: 070-8800100 or redacted@example.com. Talent Development and Education: +31 70 88 00 146 or redacted@example.com. Address: Turfhaven 9, 2511 DK The Hague, Netherlands.

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