Performances
Heartbeat & More | a four-part performance
Four choreographies created by four different choreographers…
On Sunday 29 June you can enjoy four choreographies created by four different choreographers, danced by four groups of talented and driven dancers. All of this takes place in the former Pentecostal Church in Heemstede, now a national monument.
What can you expect?
The Production Group worked with Rimke Saan using the theme Fear.
Roby Roest creates a piece about the four elements for a group of adults, with teacher Henry
Rodriguez also contributing.
Class 5/6 of the preparatory programme worked with Haya Maëla using Swan Lake as their theme —
but in a modern interpretation.
Finally, class 8/9 brings back the piece Heartbeat by Susan Hoogbergen, following their successful
performances during Dance Days Haarlem in March.
Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
Time: 14:00 and 16:30
Location: Pinkster Theater, Camplaan 18, 2103 GW Heemstede
Tour — Diary 44 45
A production by Dansgroep Haarlem with dancers from Danshuis Haarlem…
Diary 44 45 is a production by Dansgroep Haarlem, joined by a guest group of dancers from
Danshuis Haarlem.
After the auditions of recent weeks, a beautiful group of dancers has been formed and
the first rehearsals have taken place. Such quality and passion!
Because the first performance is already on 4 May (Theater Na de Dam in the Koepel),
we are starting an intensive rehearsal period exploring the remarkable story
of resistance fighter Hetty, documented in her improvised diary.
Student Performance — Danshuis X Bauhaus
A visual spectacle of shapes, lines and extraordinary costumes…
In Danshuis X Bauhaus, the dancers take the audience on a visual journey.
Shapes, lines, contrasts and unique costumes will fill the stage in Schoter Theater.
This year all choreographies are inspired by the modernist art academy Bauhaus.
Primary colours, geometric forms and interesting compositions are key elements
we have transformed into dance together with the students.
Date: Sat 5 April 2025
Time: 13:15 & 16:30
Location: Schoter Theater, Sportweg 9, 2024 CN Haarlem
Dance Days Haarlem | multi-day festival
Dance Days Haarlem celebrates dance with a multi-day festival, breaking boundaries between styles, professionals, amateurs and dance lovers.
Dance Days Haarlem opens with a free outdoor performance on the forecourt of Stadsschouwburg Haarlem, presented by Danshuis Haarlem. The festival aims to make dance accessible for everyone and brings together professionals, amateurs and dance enthusiasts.
Date: 28–30 March 2025
Location: Stadsschouwburg and Schuur Haarlem
Final Performance "Nature Speaks"
We tell the story of nature speaking to us, through different aspects of earth — from the origin of life to stars in the sky.
The conclusion seems to be that we humans need nature, but nature does not need us. Let’s take care of our planet and all its beautiful processes and wonders! The dancers and team worked incredibly hard and cannot wait to show you the final result.
Date: Saturday 15 June 2024
Time: 11:00 and 15:30
Location: Stadsschouwburg forecourt, Wilsonsplein 23, 2011 VG Haarlem
Open Danshuis
A short presentation with teasers of upcoming performances.
A short presentation featuring various teasers for upcoming performances.
Date: Friday 22 March 2024
Time: 20:00 and 20:45
Location: Studio 1 Danshuis Haarlem
Own Work Performance
Dancers create all of their own pieces. Creative and full of joy!
The Own Work performance is often considered the most enjoyable performance of the season. For this 32nd edition, all dancers create their own choreography.
Date: Sunday 11 February 2024
Time: 19:30
Location: Theater De Luifel, Herenweg 96, 2101 MP Heemstede
Outsiders
Inspired by Philemon and Baucis, a performance about hospitality and humanity.
Inspired by the story of Philemon and Baucis, nine dancers from the Preparatory Dance Track (ages 14–16) explored the meaning of hospitality. The same question is asked to the audience: What does hospitality mean to you?
Date: Sunday 24 September 2023
Time: 17:00 and 20:15
Location: Theater De Luifel, Herenweg 96, 2101 MP Heemstede
Jungle and the Metaverse
Danshuis Haarlem celebrates 30 years with two stories: Jungle (youngest dancers) and Metaverse (youth and adults).
The first story 'Jungle' is performed by the youngest dancers up to age 11, based on Jungle Book. Afterwards, the youth and adults bring 'Metaverse', the ultimate digital environment being developed by major tech companies such as Meta and Roblox.
Date: Saturday 25 June 2022
Time: 11:00 and 15:30
Location: Stadsschouwburg Haarlem, Wilsonsplein 23, 2011 VG Haarlem
Diary 44 45
The story of 19-year-old resistance woman Hetty van der Togt, told through her diary.
Diary 44 45 tells the story of resistance woman Hetty van der Togt, her experiences in prisons, transports and a labour camp near Dachau. Choreographer Maëla and the dancers researched the people behind the names and their stories of survival.
More information:
Dansgroep Haarlem →
St John Passion
Danshuis Haarlem collaborates with chamber choir Doulce Memoire and baroque orchestra Concerto d'Amsterdam.
A unique project that combines music and choreography, with a cast of professional singers and dancers.
Dates: Saturday 2 April 2022 — 19:30
Sunday 3 April 2022 — 15:00
Location: Adelbertus Church Haarlem, Rijksstraatweg 26