Danshuis Conversations
Danshuis Conversations is a podcast featuring personal talks with distinguished choreographers, dancers, educators, curators, and artistic directors who have helped shape dance. Through their stories of craft, creativity, and career-defining moments, the fleeting nature of dance is given a lasting presence.
Interviewed by Samuel Wuersten, Artistic Director of Holland Dance Festival, they reflect on their individual journeys through dance.
Language: English
Some conversations deserve time. This is most definitely one of them. In this edition of Danshuis Conversations, we sit down with world-renowned choreographer Jiří Kylián to revisit an unparalleled life in dance. We hear from one of the most visionary choreographic voices of our time about the people, places and events that shaped not only the face of dance, but also his personal life.
Language: English
A conversation with Lucia Marthas is a revelation on many levels. This passionate and visionary educator shares how she dared to dream big, and then make it happen. She never takes no for an answer and single-handedly established the importance of dance in show and entertainment in the Netherlands. Lucia Marthas is a force to be reckoned with.
Language: Dutch · English subtitles
The conversation with dancer, educator and director Marian Sarstädt reveals not only a career in dance, but a life devoted to an art form. In this edition of Danshuis Conversations, she looks back on the people who inspired her, the choices that shaped her path, and the lasting curiosity that has carried her through decades in dance.
Language: Dutch · English subtitles
Hip-hop pioneer, dancer, artistic director and award-winning choreographer Lloyd Marengo carries the spirit of Rotterdam wherever he goes. In this edition of Danshuis Conversations, he takes us along on his extraordinary journey in dance. Rotterdam, breaking, ambition and a clear vision are the threads running through his life and career. His accomplishments are as impressive as his modesty and unwavering values.
Language: Dutch · English subtitles
Dancer, educator, and dance critic, Ine Rietstap has seen it all. Born in 1929, she has a unique perspective on dance and its development in the Netherlands, shaped by her long career. Looking back, she takes us through pivotal moments in the history of Dutch dance, while also sharing her sharp views on the current state of affairs.