Dance belongs to everyone and is meant for everyone. Hence, in this festival, we proudly present another edition of Good [old] Times, our biennial production crafted for dancers aged 55 and older. This edition holds special significance, diverging from previous productions that predominantly explored themes associated with aging, such as melancholy, nostalgia, and unfulfilled dreams. Under the artistic direction of choreographer Lonneke van Leth, the seniors, this time, find their stage on the schoolyard. In a vibrant family performance tailored for both the young and the old, Van Leth and her dancers revisit the place where childhood hours unfolded—a place brimming with memories, both delightful and less rosy ones.
International Dance Heritage at Holland Dance Festival 2024

Holland Dance Festival not only shone with breathtaking dance performances, but also opened its doors for partner meetings, symposiums, introductions, after-talks and films. Under the titles Dance On, Pass On, Dream On and Europe Beyond Access, more than 20 leading European partners came together to discuss key issues and to share valuable knowledge.
The internationally organised DanceAble Symposium on inclusion in the performing arts featured 400 participants from 16 different countries live and online. The festival programme also contained a inspiring Focus Day for dance teachers on the topic of Dance and the Elderly.