The purpose of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is to offer unique experiences and perspectives in dance that engage conversation and promote diversity. NDT is a leading contemporary dance company dedicated to creation, research, and talent development. The company is led by artistic director Emily Molnar and managing director Willemijn Maas. In its commitment to innovation throughout all aspects of the company, NDT collaborates with international choreographers and artists and connects with audiences and communities in The Hague, the Netherlands, and all over the world.

At the heart of NDT is a commitment to collaboration, curiosity, innovation and community. Like all art, dance creates, provokes and inspires an open space for dialogue towards an inclusive society. We believe every human being deserves to experience the pleasure of art and that today, more than ever, we need channels of expression to help us examine the world.

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The first company, NDT 1, consists of 28 phenomenal dancers from all over the world, aged 23 to 40 years old. The dancers are world famous for their theatricality, stunning technique and unparalleled expression. Each season, the first company performs four Dutch programs in addition to numerous large tours through either Asia, the United States, South America or Australia.

In 1978 the company founded NDT 2 under the inspiring leadership of Jiří Kylián. In a three year trajectory, this second company prepares sixteen recently graduated, often classically trained dancers, for the world top. Initially, NDT 2 was considered a talent development program from which the greatest talents could progress to NDT 1. Over the years, and under the former leadership of Arlette van Boven, Gerald Tibbs and Fernando Hernando Magadan, NDT 2 has developed into an independent company with its own repertoire and extensive national and international touring schedule. The collaboration with many (upcoming) choreographers gives dancers the opportunity to quickly assimilate to different dance languages, techniques and working methods.

From their home base in The Hague, both companies work continuously to make a significant contribution to the future of contemporary dance, both in the Netherlands and far beyond. Dance talent, choreographic innovation, experimentation and a high degree of productivity – the company creates an average of 10 new works per season – define NDT since its early beginnings.

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At NDT, we promote diversity and inclusion in our physical and online workplace. In line with the mission and vision, NDT formulated action plans to promote diversity and inclusion, with regard to the HR policy in the organization and staff training, within the programs for talent development & education, for the artistic programming and the audition process, and for internal and external communication. All actions aim to make the organization in all its facets more diverse and inclusive, and thus more relevant to new audiences. The entire organization is closely involved in the development and implementation of the plans. That involvement is great!

Among other things, NDT strives for an inclusive and accessible use of language for all. Language is constantly changing and so should we! Therefore, we are constantly in the process of making the necessary alterations to our website, email listings, newsletters and all other forms of (digital) communication with our audience and dance community. Please bear with us as we implement these changes. In case you encounter a form of NDT communication that lacks these values and are in need of alteration, please contact us at info@ndt.nl and we will respond as fast as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience!