KC DANCE 70 Years. In Motion! HDF 20th Jubilee Edition Koninklijk Conservatorium Dans

7 till 8 February 2026


Amare, The Hague

€19.00 - €45.00

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“Meet the dance heroes of tomorrow — today!”

Holland Dance Festival proudly shines a spotlight on the next generation of talent. This year, we are delighted to present KC Dance 70 Years. In Motion!, in which the young dancers of the Royal Conservatoire Dance share their passion, strength, and emotion with the audience. The vibrant programme is complemented by special performances from KC alumni.

What makes this performance so special is the unique collaboration between emerging dancers and renowned choreographers. The choreographers challenge the young performers and help them refine their technique, while the dancers, in turn, inspire with their fresh perspective and boundless energy. The result is a performance brimming with dynamism and vitality, where experience and youth merge and spark in every movement.

KC Dance 70 Years. In Motion! takes the audience on an emotional journey through a variety of styles and genres. The young dancers use their bodies to tell stories that speak directly to the heart. Their openness and courage make this evening not only inspiring, but also a glimpse into the future of dance.

Since 1956, the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague has been nurturing young talent in academic theatre dance. From the age of ten, these young dancers are guided and trained to become highly skilled performers with a deep understanding of technique, creativity, and the rich tradition of dance art. The programme is renowned for its inspiring learning environment and its close collaborations — including the long-standing partnership with Nederlands Dans Theater through the Young Talent Project.

With KC Dance 70 Years. In Motion!, Holland Dance Festival celebrates the place where the future of dance begins: right here, with the young creators and performers who are destined to take the international stage by storm.

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date start time location price tickets
Sat 7 February 2026 19:45 Amare, The Hague € 19 - € 45 Past
Sun 8 February 2026 15:00 Amare, The Hague € 19 - € 45 Past

Impressions

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Credits

CREDITS

Tempus Fugit
Choreographer: Tessa Cooke
Music: Hamilton de Holanda – Ultimo Capricho, Iiro Rantala – Vivaldi’s ADHD
Dancers: KC Dance Group I–VIII
Musicians: Royal Conservatoire Classical Music Ensemble
Assistants: Mariëtte Redel, Marjolein Rooduijn, Esther Protzman, Sabine Chaland

Déjà Vu
Choreographer: Hans van Manen
Music: Arvo Pärt – Fratres for violin and piano
Dancers: Floor Eimers, Edo Wijnen
Repetiteur: Rachel Beaujean
Premiere: June 1, 1995, The Hague
With thanks to: The National Ballet

Better Days
Choreographer: Aya Misaki
Composer: Jasper de Bock
Dancers: KC Dance Bachelor 3 & 4, Artist Certificate
Pianist: Michele Guerrieri
Assistant: Isabelle Chaffaud
Lighting Design: Loes Schakenbos

Interview
Head of Dance, Royal Conservatoire François Petit & KC Dance Alumni Floor Eimers & Fay van Baar, by Samuel Wuersten

PULSE
Choreographer: Goyo Montero
Music: Owen Belton
Dancers: KC Dance Group VI, VII/VIII, Bachelor 3 & 4, Artist Certificate
Premiere: February 3, 2018. Created as part of the first Choreographic Project for the 46th Prix de Lausanne.
Repetiteur: Iván Delgado del Río
Assistants: Esther Protzman, Sabine Chaland
Lighting Design: Nicolás Fischtel
Costumes: Goyo Montero
With thanks to: Prix de Lausanne, Barbara Custer, Lucien Schmidlin, Rita Ritter-Schmidlin

Thanks for the Dance
Choreographer: Fay van Baar
Music: Leonard Cohen – Thanks for the Dance
Dancer: Fay van Baar
Lighting Design: Loes Schakenbos
Premiere: November 22, 2025, The Hague

Another Day I’ll Feel Another Way
Choreographer: Paxton Ricketts in cooperation with the dancers
Music: Karen Dalton – Little Bit Of Rain, Karen Dalton – Something On Your Mind
With composition and sound design by Paxton Ricketts
Voice-over: Asaïa Jucquois
Dancers: KC Bachelor of Dance 3
Assistant: Jérôme Meyer
Lighting Design: Loes Schakenbos
Costumes: Mathilde Baillarge
Premiere: November 20, 2025, Black Box, Amare, The Hague

Interview
Head of Dance, Royal Conservatoire François Petit & former Director Royal Conservatoire Dance, Jan Linkens, by Samuel Wuersten

Folia
Choreographer: Jan Linkens
Music: Graeme Koehne – Powerhouse-Rhumba for Orchestra
Dancers: KC Dance Group VIII, Bachelor 3 & 4, Artist Certificate
Repetiteur: Marjolein Rooduijn
Lighting Design: Loes Schakenbos
Costumes: Jan Linkens, Iris Houtgast
Premiere: Tanztheater Komische Oper Berlin, 1997
(fragment from the full-length work TAKT)


Royal Conservatoire Dance Dancers:

  • KC Dance Group I: Mila Elfering, Emma Scheffer, Jessica Hayes, Elina Pillay, Sjoerd Groen, Kaishi Maas, Adam Melamed, Owen Remers, Stellan Topp
  • KC Dance Group II: Vere Aries, Emilie Dundovic, Erkinay Gheni, Maria Ilina, Beaudine Melis, Levijn Haak, Otilia Cioclea, Clara Mespoulet, Fayenn Simon, Maurits Schothorst
  • KC Dance Group III: Agnes Bao, Gisele Chin On, Bibi van Duijvenbode, Jasmijn van der Ent, Guusje van der Horst, Aymira Kaplan, Ilanka Koedoot, Lily Misumi, Rosalie van Nieuwkerk, Louise Schouwenaar, Jazmin Timisela, Felline Toetenel, Olivia Tyrelle, Jim van den Berg, Hugo Sonnen
  • KC Dance Group IV: Darya Dijkhuizen, Bente van Geest, Jalu Muller, Kaylin Quak Guzman, Amélie Rietbergen, Pippa de Ruiter, Elisa Wang, Ken Hisamatsu, Lucas de Vries
  • KC Dance Group V: Amalia Bisquert Ramos, Sana Bouchti, Selene Du, Emma Kasperowic, Madelief Nieuwenhof, Qingyan Romein, Alison Sheridan, Stein Leenen, Storm Lingbeek, Valentijn van der Meij, Elliott Mulder
  • KC Dance Group VI: Fleur van Asseldonk, Isabella Baart, Isa de Boer, Lonne van den Boom, Elena Bos, Luna-Mae Dalmulder, Anne-Linde van Dooren, Jorika Draaijers, Sophie Du, Nico Hioco, Cheyenne Man, Babeth Strik, Imke Teule, Kane van Deene, Lucas Lefebure, Daniel Rietdijk
  • KC Dance Group VII/VIII: Alexandrea Ayudyaksa, Shevernety Baumgard, Olivia Doets, Anne-Sophie Martina, Zoé Timulak, Mariëlle Caux, Esmée Floor, Rinke Roos, Reno Horio, Warre Krol, Luka Timmers, Mark Zegwaard
  • KC Bachelor of Dance 3: Theresa van den Boer, Lanting Feng, Haruse Hosokawa, Easton Jesson, Eva de Lang, Sienna Leary, Elysa van Rens, Luc Serrarens, Akari Shinya, Lore de Smet, Sara Yu, Ziggy Zublena
  • KC Bachelor of Dance 4: Nikita Botes, Jiah Kwon, Aaron de Lamotte, Kotone Ohno, Susannah Elliott, Hadar Rosenfeld, Veronica Staroselska, Mohan Zhou
  • KC Artist Certificate Dance: Iría Diaz Muñoz, Myrthe Jenniskens, Hanana Mori, Marla Molenaar, Brianna Skehan

Royal Conservatoire Classical Music Ensemble Musicians:
Tempus Fugit: Afonso Carraça Carmo, Caitlin Chin, Domonkos Hegyi, Mikolaj Kościelak, Anna Maring, Georges Menesson, Jose Montero, Hesce Mourits, Maarten Schoonhoven, Olav Slootbeek, Rui Nogueira Da Silva Sousa, Amaia Turumbay, Famke Wellmann, Inge Zanting

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