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An Ode to the Master

December 22 2025

Today, hundreds of people said farewell to Hans van Manen. Family, friends, colleagues and admirers came together to honour a great artist. Someone who did not only create choreographies, but shaped Dutch dance in a lasting way. For many, he was “a living piece of dance history”, a brilliant maker with a sharp eye and a clear, distinctive language.

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An Ode to the Master

Introdans mourns the passing of Hans van Manen

December 18 2025

Introdans mourns the passing of Hans van Manen (1932–2025). With his death, we lose one of the greatest choreographers the art of dance has ever produced. Hans van Manen was a brilliant source of inspiration, a sharp-minded artist and a creator who fundamentally changed dance, in the Netherlands and far beyond. His work is praised for its clarity, musicality and human power, and continues to move generations of dancers and audiences.

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Introdans mourns the passing of Hans van Manen

Adriaan Luteijn receives the silver Kazou speld

December 12 2025

During the premiere of Kazou’s Christmas Gala, Adriaan Luteijn will be honoured with the silver Kazou pin. A special token of appreciation for his more than twenty years of dedication and commitment.

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Adriaan Luteijn receives the silver Kazou speld

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Carmen in In de Buurt Apeldoorn

8 December 2025

A fiery classic in a fresh new look. This family dance performance is a must see!

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Carmen in In de Buurt Apeldoorn

Daniël Wigboldus, King’s Commissioner, and the Mayor’s Cabinet paid a working visit to Introdans

5 December 2025

We were honoured to welcome Daniël Wigboldus, King’s Commissioner in Gelderland, who visited Introdans last Wednesday for a working visit.

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Daniël Wigboldus, King’s Commissioner, and the Mayor’s Cabinet paid a working visit to Introdans

Brand film Introdans

3 December 2025

Watch our new brand film. A film that shows what Introdans stands for: the strength of our dancers and the craftsmanship of all colleagues behind the scenes. A warm and honest portrait of everyone who makes our work possible.

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Brand film Introdans

Introdans Podium Cadeaukaart

Experience an Introdans evening in a theatre near you.
Give the gift of an imaginative dance performance and let yourself be surprised by the artistic power of Introdans.

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Introdans Podium Cadeaukaart

Two Introdans dancers honoured by Dansersfonds ’79

24 November 2025

Two Introdans dancers have been honored by Dansersfonds ’79. Demi Verheezen received the Special Prize for her artistic growth, strong technique, and radiant stage presence, while Mark van Drunick was awarded the Encouragement Prize for his remarkable development and dedication. The awards are being presented during the Dutch Ballet Gala, dedicated this year to Roel Voorintholt.

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Two Introdans dancers honoured by Dansersfonds ’79

Interview Pink Panther party for Indebuurt Nijmegen

11 November 2025

With Pink Panther Party XXL dance company Introdans takes you into the disco culture of the seventies, a time when queer, Latino and Black communities celebrated their freedom and identity on the dance floor. That sense of togetherness and energy is fully present in this vibrant production. And the best part is that after the performance you can step onto the dance floor yourself with DJ Rob Manga.

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Interview Pink Panther party for Indebuurt Nijmegen

PINK PANTHER PARTY XXL on Dans Magazine

October 31, 2025

Introdans’ Pink Panther Party is entering a new phase. A roundtable conversation about the XXL version with choreographers Chantal de Vries and Adriaan Luteijn, guest dancers Debbie Ruijter and Guetjens Bazier, and social coach Geertje Francke from the Gelderland-based social enterprise Scalabor, which connects work and talent.

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PINK PANTHER PARTY XXL on Dans Magazine

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