Rossini Cards (fragment) – Mauro Bigonzetti
Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti drew inspiration for this ballet from the work of his compatriot Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), who was not only a renowned Baroque composer but also a gourmet and an excellent cook. Bigonzetti makes a clear reference to this in the opening scene: at a long table, the entire ensemble indulges in a lavish feast through a tightly structured, grotesque choreography. The following duet initially appears serene and romantic but soon reveals itself as a demanding display of acrobatics, interspersed with playful winks. The comical finale then lets loose completely—dancers, dressed in relaxed attire, whirl around in pairs, constantly forming new patterns as they run and leap like fleas. Every movement is timed to the second, as Rossini Cards relies entirely on flawless execution.

Live, Live: All We Can Do Is Live – Jordy Dik (preview for HubClub’26)
A new choreography by Jordy Dik, performed by five dancers from Introdans and Compagnie Tiuri – an inclusive dance theatre company that always moves from a place of humanity. Dik’s artistic signature is defined by a raw, poetic and compelling approach, where dance is not just a form of beauty but an expression of a deep-rooted longing for connection. This new piece – a preview of the inclusive dance evening HubClub’26 – balances on the edge between life and death. It feels like a breath, a ritual, a rock concert for the soul. Grief and joy share the stage. The dancers move together in a rhythm that refuses to come to a halt. In a world that falters, flutters, and keeps beginning again, what remains is the dance of our vibrant lives. Live Live: all we can do is Live… and dance! Jordy Dik has been nominated for the Innovation Award of the Dutch Dance Festival in Maastricht 2025.

Notes of Longing – Lucinda Childs
Notes of Longing is a new creation by American choreographer Lucinda Childs, made for Introdans. She worked with the piano music of Matteo Myderwyk, selecting eight pieces from his album Notes of Longing. She draws inspiration from the structure of the music when creating with the Introdans dancers. Childs wants the dancers to be fully immersed in the music—she wants to see that they feel it, enjoy it. What’s special is that during the last three performances of End of Season, Matteo Myderwyk will perform his music live on stage.

Pure – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
A lyrical, virtuosic, and moving duet, full of remarkable lifts. This is the best way to describe Pure by Flemish-Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. In this intimate piece, Cherkaoui explores the theme of purity in a spiritual sense. What remains when all human desires are stripped away? The female dancer in the duet paints herself with Japanese characters, creating something new while simultaneously destroying the pure. Her partner lovingly wipes away the painted symbols, as if trying to erase the traces that life has left on her. But despite all his tenderness, he cannot stop the process.

Caught – David Parsons
American choreographer David Parsons’ iconic solo Caught is a fusion of art and technology, requiring perfect timing and athletic endurance. The result is a breathtaking play with gravity, where the dancer seems to float through the air, devouring space, only to magically come to a halt at the center of the stage. The concept behind Caught is both simple and surprising: the dancer performs a series of jumps precisely synchronized with the flashes of a strobe light. The core of the piece lies in the human fascination with flight—something Parsons believes is universal. Parsons developed the idea for Caught after collaborating with photographers and studying how light is used in photography to capture movement. By manipulating the lighting so that only certain shapes and positions are illuminated, he created a sequence of snapshots. Together, these isolated images form a dance that appears to take place entirely in midair. In 2002, Introdans performed this gem, and we are proud to present this work again, as it is a true audience favorite.

Lazarus – Oona Doherty
Lazarus, by Irish choreographer Oona Doherty, delves into the scars we all carry. It is a choreography about fighting for what you believe in and being true to yourself. This powerful performance for six dancers brims with rage, bravado, and humanity. It deconstructs stereotypes of masculinity and femininity and finds beauty at the fringes of existence. Lazarus invites the audience to look beyond the mask of ego and illusion.

La Morte del Cigno – Mauro de Candia
In La Morte del Cigno, Italian choreographer Mauro de Candia offers a strikingly masculine interpretation of The Dying Swan—the famous solo that immortalized Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. This swan is a defiant, proud creature that fights for its freedom with immense animalistic power, passion, and fluidity.

Bye Bye Land – Daan Wijnands
Showtime! The vibrant Bye Bye Land by renowned musical and theater choreographer Daan Wijnands (known for Hij gelooft in mij, Hello Dolly, All Stars, and Alex Klaasen’s Showponies) is an homage to MGM movie musicals, set to the well known film music of La La Land. Wijnands, originally trained as a dancer, transitioned into musical theater and became one of the most successful choreographers in the genre. His inspiration for this choreography stems from Introdans’ ability to connect with performers and creators from different artistic fields. “End of Season is all about unexpected collaborations and connections. I know that both the ensemble and I are in our element with this piece. The challenge is for the dancers to step out of their comfort zone—just as I am,” says Wijnands. The result is an energetic and playful choreography.