Marne van Opstal (The Netherlands) graduated from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. He danced from 2009 to 2012 with NDT 2 and then with NDT 1 until August 2020. Together with his sister Imre van Opstal (a former dancer of NDT 1) he created LiNK and John Doe for Up & Coming Choreographers in 2014 and 2015. In 2017 they created The Grey with NDT 2 and then in 2019 the choreographers duo created their first work for NDT 1, Take Root, which received a Zwaan nomination for ‘Best dance production’. During this edition of YTP, Marne created a new work with the dance students.

Falling into Shadow
NDT 2 presents Falling into Shadow: a programme featuring a world premiere by Botis Seva, Wir Sagen uns Dunkles by Marco Goecke and Walking Mad by Johan Inger. To be seen from March 27 onwards in various Dutch theatres.

Discover the new season!
In season 2025-2026 we bring you bold, thought-provoking contemporary dance at its finest, featuring acclaimed artists from all over the world. Ticket sales for the performances in Amare, The Hague start Thursday April 10 at 12PM.