Projects

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.

In the week of 12–18 July, Danshuis Haarlem is once again organizing a creative Summer Week for dancers, performers and other creative people. In a beautiful house in the Belgian Ardennes, workshops will be given and we will work towards a presentation on location at the end of the week. The foundation of this short performance will be dance, theatre and music.

What does the week look like?
A week filled with dance and theatre, and possibly other workshops such as painting, making music, writing, and also reading, walking, good conversations, and delicious food.

Who is this week for?
For everyone...
.. from 17–71 years old
.. who wants to enjoy a creative week with various workshops and activities
.. who likes to explore and/or deepen the combination of Dance and Theatre
.. who enjoys spending a week together with friendly and inspiring people
.. who likes working towards a final presentation together
.. who enjoys organizing a workshop themselves
.. who wants a healthy week for body and mind with lots of movement, vegetarian food, being outdoors, trying new things, making music together and singing.

Costs
The price for the entire week is € 260,-
Young people up to 18 years and students: € 230,-
Including accommodation (double or multi-person room with private bathroom), full board, workshops including presentation.
Not included: travel costs
Single room: € 315,-

More info:
Register for Creative Week Belgium
Sign up quickly, because full = full!