Introdans Ensemble for youth
Artistic direction: Roel Voorintholt
Creation: 1989
Since 1971, Introdans has constituted an important repertoire of contemporary dance and gives professional performances for adults and for children. The Introdans concept, which aims for variation, accessibility, quality and style, for both young people and adults alike, has gained a reputation that is solidly established and continually growing in the Netherlands and abroad. In September 1989, Introdans set up an autonomous group specifically for young people: “Introdans Ensemble for Youth”, with Roel Voorintholt as the artistic director. This group has become increasingly popular under his dynamic lead. With its repertoire that comprises, among others, the works of Hans van Manen, Jiri Kylián and Nils Christe, here, dance for young people reaches the highest level of quality and requirements. Roel Voorintholt, Introdans’ artistic director began his career in 1983 in the company and went on to become one of the key performers. In 1989, he was appointed as head of the “youth department” of the company which was to become Introdans Ensemble for Youth. The company’s activities developed rapidly and were highly successful with the public. To acknowledge his work for the city of Arnhem, Roel Voorintholt was honoured with the “Arnhems Meisje Award” in 1993 and the “Perspektiefprijs” (Perspective Prize) in 1997. In 2004, he was made “Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau”. In 2008, Roel Voorintholt won the “Critics’ Award from the Dutch Theatre Critics Association” for his efforts to reappraise dance for young people. In 2005, he was appointed artistic director of Introdans.
Source : Maison de la Danse show program
