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Are you between 18 and 39 years old and do you have (or have had) cancer? Then Project Vertrouwen might be something for you. A special dance journey in which you can reconnect with your body in your own way and at your own pace. The project starts with a series of dance classes on Sunday mornings. Afterwards, you can participate in a choreography process together with dancers from Dansgroep Haarlem.

Dance can help you feel, let go, and rebuild trust. No dance experience is required — you don't need to be able to do anything or perform. You move in whatever way feels right for you.

Together with others who understand what you are going through, a safe space is created where everything is allowed. After a series of classes, you will get to know the dancers of Dansgroep Haarlem in a special way, as they perform their show Herberg for you and your family/friends. From September onwards, there is the opportunity to take part in a choreographic process together with these dancers.

What can you expect?
Dance and movement classes without performance pressure
A meeting and collaboration with dancers from Dansgroep Haarlem
A creative process to develop a choreography together
A safe, supportive and open atmosphere

Who is it for?
AYAs, adolescents and young adults aged 18–39 with cancer, during or after the disease process. Add this: We are starting this project exclusively for female participants, with the intention of starting a men's group later. Are you interested in this men's group? Let us know!

What and when exactly?
Classes on Sundays (to attend):
April 19, 10:00–12:00
May 17, 10:00–12:00
June 28, 10:00–12:00
September 6, 10:00-12:00
After each class we serve a light lunch.

Performance Herberg by Dansgroep Haarlem (to watch):
30 May, 16:00–17:30

Choreographic project September–December 2026 (to co-create and perform):
on Saturdays between 14:00–16:00

Location
Studio at Danshuis Haarlem, Klein Heiligland 84, 2011 EJ Haarlem
Studios are on the 2nd floor. Lift available.

Costs
Free of charge

Organisation
Execution: Danskunst Foundation in collaboration with Haya Maëla, Roby Roest, Emily Jenkins and Dansgroep Haarlem
Supported by F|Fort foundation and stg. Raaf
With financial support from the municipality of Haarlem

Why participate?
To gradually rebuild trust in yourself, your body and life. To contribute to a creative process and make the unspeakable visible and tangible for yourself and those around you.

More info, questions or sign up:
info@danskunsthaarlem.nl
You can sign up for the entire project or per individual class.

Especially for people aged 50 and over. Our teacher Else, who also teaches for Dance Connects, will lead the classes.

On Wednesday, May 6, the Dance Mix 50+ class starts, a weekly dance class for people aged 50 and older. During this class, you will work on fitness, coordination, and expression, and learn dance combinations in various contemporary styles such as modern, hip hop, Latin, and jazz. You can join at your own level; dance experience is not required.

Dance Mix 50+ is part of the Dance Connects program, which brings together people aged 50 to 100+ through dance. In addition to the weekly classes, we also organize other activities together in the city, such as theatre visits and dance workshops.

From May 6, you can join an introductory course of 8 Dance Mix lessons. The first lesson is a free trial class. Afterwards, there is coffee and tea and time to meet each other and learn more about the Dance Connects program. You can also join later and take a trial class after May 6.

Dance Mix 50+

• Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30
• Introductory course: May 6 through June 24
• Cost: €105
• Trial class: free

Do you have a HaarlemPass? Then you may be able to take this course for free via Sportfonds 18+.

Sign up for Dance Mix 50+ →