Dance & Ballet Programme
Danshuis Haarlem offers an intensive dance academy in Haarlem for talented dancers aged 8 to 21. The programme is designed to prepare students for leading higher professional dance institutions such as Codarts Rotterdam and the Academy of Theatre and Dance (AHK).
Dance Training in the Netherlands
This dance programme is part of an intensive training pathway in the Netherlands aimed at preparing students for a professional dance career. Students train several times per week, developing technique, strength, musicality, and performance skills.
The programme is structured as a continuous training pathway in which students are gradually prepared for auditions for higher professional dance education.
Programme Structure
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for motivated dancers who are serious about developing towards a professional dance career. Students train several days per week and receive individual guidance in their technical and artistic development.
Classical ballet as the foundation of our training
Classical ballet and modern dance form the technical core of our dance programme. Students follow several ballet classes per week based on the Vaganova method, focusing on posture, placement, turnout, jump technique and musicality.
This ballet foundation is not a separate track, but woven throughout the entire programme — from the early years of the preparatory course through to the top year and dance artist training. As students progress, pointe work, classical repertoire and partnering are introduced, built up at a pace appropriate to age and physical development.
This strong classical ballet foundation directly meets the admission requirements of dance academies such as Codarts, the National Ballet Academy and AHK.
Special Programme
Danshuis Haarlem supports children with exceptional dance talent, providing extra attention for physical development, performance, musicality and perseverance. Students take part in trial lessons and are assessed on their progress.
Age Structure
- 8–12 years – foundational dance development
- 12–18 years – intensive pre-professional training
- 17–21 years – top year pathway
- 18+ – dance artist programme
Progression to Professional Dance Education
Students of Danshuis Haarlem regularly progress to renowned dance academies in the Netherlands and Europe. See our progression page for an overview.
Auditions and Admission
Admission to the dance programme is based on audition. Throughout the year, open days and trial classes are organised for prospective students. Read more on the audition page.
Teachers
Our teaching team consists of academically trained professionals with a career in dance behind them. They are supported by experienced medical specialists.
Classical Ballet
- Haya Maëla
- Roby Roest
- Lene van Alten
- Nicolas Rapaic
- Derin Örs
Modern / Jazz Dance
- Susan Hoogbergen (Contemporary)
- Haya Maëla (Cunningham, Graham based, Jazz)
- Lene van Alten (Graham based, Limón)
- Nastasha Buratovich (Horton)
- Henry Rodriguez (Moderno)
- Roby Roest (basic Modern)
Improvisation & Choreography
- Rimke Saan
- Sarai Maëla
- Ingeborg Bos
- Susan Hoogbergen
- Haya Maëla
Physiotherapy
Harold Drost, Fysiotherapie Trias
Contact and information
Would you like to join or learn more? Please get in touch via our website.