29 January 2026

The HubClub’26 program features two works by choreographer Inbal Pinto. The dance maker adapts fragments from two productions that already celebrate diversity and uniqueness in their own right. Yet HubClub’26 marks the first time Pinto has worked with an inclusive cast: “I’m very curious to see what this will do to the existing works.” 

International choreographer Inbal Pinto and artistic director of Introdans, Roel Voorintholt, first met some 30 years ago. A warm relationship developed, and Introdans introduced several of her works to Dutch audiences, both with the former youth ensemble and the main company. That in itself is quite unique, as Pinto does not easily allow her work to be performed by other companies. “After all, I have my own company, but for Introdans I gladly make an exception. It’s such a wonderful company. And I don’t say that lightly.” What makes it so special? “The people. And the dancers – they are incredibly versatile. They fully embody my work.” 

For HubClub’26, Pinto reinterprets fragments from two choreographies for the inclusive HubClub’26 cast of top performers from a wide range of (physical, social, and dance) backgrounds. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (2018) was part of the Introdans program HEROES in 2024. She originally created it especially for that program as an adaptation of her widely acclaimed choreography Fugue (2018). From Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Pinto selected a fragment for HubClub’26 titled Flying Dress, in which several performers take turns wearing the same dress. “Beyond symbolizing equality and diversity, the dress can be seen as a living, evolving image. As it moves from one performer to another, it shifts in meaning and opens up a range interpretations, shaped by each performer’s identity.” 

And the second piece? “Salty Pink is set in a circus-like environment and depicts a group of elderly ladies celebrating their femininity.” A cheerful, humorous performance. According to Pinto, it fits HubClub perfectly: “The circus has always been a place where diversity is celebrated.” Pinto originally created the piece for five female dancers, but in HubClub’26 men will also dance in it. No problem for Pinto—quite the opposite: “It will only add more layers to the piece.” 

In HubClub’26, both fragments are fused into a single whole. “They invite you to be fully yourself and show how uniqueness creates connection.”