17 to 21 June 2025

Whether you can dance (a little) or not at all: this dance project is a unique chance to get moving and take a behind-the-scenes look at Introdans. Pro Persona and Introdans are organising a dance week for clients of the Top GGZ centres of Pro Persona: Overwaal, the Centre of Expertise for Anxiety, OCD & PTSD, and the Centre of Expertise for Depression (ECD).

For four days, you’ll be working with a choreographer and the interaction team of dance company Introdans, building towards a performance that will be shown on day five to family, friends, and (involved) staff of Overwaal and the Centre of Expertise for Depression (ECD). This dance week is not a form of treatment, but rather aims to get people moving in a different – non-therapeutic – way. It’s all about empowerment, joy of life, building social connections, being physically active, and daring to show yourself. In short: a positive experience that can open doors to (further) mental development.

Introdans firmly believes that everyone can dance! For over 50 years, they haven’t just been creating performances, but have also been involved in a wide range of interaction projects that put the power of dance at the heart – for both young and old.

About Pro Persona
Pro Persona is a large mental healthcare institution in Gelderland dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of its clients. With innovative projects such as IKoon, Pro Persona aims to offer a positive and inclusive experience that contributes to the clients’ mental and social development.

During the dance week, Pro Persona, in collaboration with Radboudumc, is investigating whether this project also stimulates participants mentally. They expect the dance week to help fulfill basic psychological needs such as autonomy, competence, and connection. When these needs are met, individuals tend to experience mental health benefits. That’s why, at various points throughout the dance week, participants were asked to answer a few short questions about these needs. In addition, participants’ personal goals were mapped out and their progress was tracked during the week. The results of this study are expected later this year.

Read more: Depression Expertise Center – Pro Persona and Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD Expertise Center Overwaal – Pro Persona