Talvandansen

12/10/2026

When I make a difficult exercise I always joke around with the students about it being anti dementia exercise. Here is why:

🧠 Can dance support brain health as we age? The research is promising!

Dementia is projected to affect 153 million people worldwide by 2050. Could dance be part of the solution?

🔬 An umbrella review of 10 systematic reviews examined dance interventions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.

Here’s what researchers found:

🧠 Improved global cognition: Dance was associated with better scores on the MoCA and MMSE, two measures of cognitive function.

🔎 Benefits for cognitive skills: Improvements were also found in tests assessing attention, processing speed, and executive function.

💃 Why dance? It combines physical exercise, coordination, music, creativity, and cognitive engagement.

⚠️ One important caveat: The overall quality of the evidence was low or critically low. More rigorous research is needed, particularly involving people living with dementia.

The takeaway? Dance may offer benefits beyond physical fitness, but we need stronger evidence to understand its role in supporting brain health as we age.

💬 Should dance be more widely explored as part of healthy aging programs?

📚 Research citation:
Prates, R. A., Kaczmarska, M., Senger, D., Piña-Escudero, S. D., Light, S. W., Pintado-Caipa, M., … & Haas, A. N. (2025). Effects of dance interventions on brain health for older adults with cognitive impairment: An umbrella review. BMC Geriatrics, 25(1), 846.

20/09/2026

CLASS UPDATE

The season has only just started, and already two classes are fully booked! 🎉

Fully booked:
• Monday Ballet Beginners
• Wednesday Modern Open Level

Want to join one of these classes? You can still email me to be added to the waitlist.

There are also still places available for a tryout in:
• Monday Ballet Advanced
• Wednesday Ballet Intermediate

Curious if one of these classes is right for you? Come and try it out!

More information & registration:
talvandansen.nl

11/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃! 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 — 𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔👏
(Nederlands hieronder)

& are joining forces for a new co-production — and are looking for versatile dancers with a strong foundation in hiphop styles and confidence in theatrical/physical performanct & are joining forces for a new co-production — and are looking for versatile dancers with a strong foundation in hiphop styles and confidence in theatrical/physical performance.

📅 Audition: Thursday, December 10, 2026 — Amsterdam
�🗓️ Availability: 16 August – 21 November 2027 (tour 12 January – 20 February 2028)�🎯 Hiphop styles (hiphop / breaking / popping / locking / clubbing etc.) No contemporary / modern applicants�
⚠️ NOTE: Only dancers currently living in the Netherlands or able to arrange their own housing + visa are eligible to apply. We do not provide accommodation, visa or travel support.�
👉 Apply before: 16 November 2026

For registration and more information, check link below:
https://ishdancecollective.com/en/talent/auditions-coproductie-2026/

— Nederlands —

𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐓! 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐠 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔👏

& slaan de handen ineen voor een nieuwe co-productie — en zoeken daarvoor veelzijdige dansers met een sterke basis in hiphop en fysiek/theatraal speelvermogen.

📅Audities: donderdag 10 december 2026 — Amsterdam
🗓️Beschikbaar: 16 augustus - 21 November 2027 (tour 12 januari t/m 20 februari 2028)
🎯Hiphop-stijlen (hiphop / breaking / popping / locking / clubbing etc) Geen contemporary/ modern profielen
⚠️LET OP Alleen dansers die in Nederland wonen of zelf huisvesting + visum regelen, komen in aanmerking. Wij bieden geen accommodatie, visum of reisondersteuning.
👉Aanmelden t/m 16 november 2026

Voor inschrijvingen en meer informatie ga naar de onderstaande link:
https://ishdancecollective.com/talent/audities-coproductie-2026/

07/09/2026

Camp has started!

I’m spending the next five days with the first-year students of Albeda Danscollege, as they take their first steps into their new training as dancers and dance instructors. Albeda Danscollege Albeda Dansinstructeur

I’ve been doing this camp for 20 years now, and every year it’s a mix of excitement, nerves, hard work, getting to know each other and discovering what this new adventure is going to be like.

My roles this week? Teacher, cook, organiser and…
yes, I’m also teaching the famous sleeping bag class: Yin yoga, literally on their sleeping bags.

It’s a busy week, but I love being there at the very beginning of their journey.

Let’s see what this new group will bring.

05/09/2026

Summer may be over, but the dancing season is just getting started!

Our summer course was a wonderful success, and now we’re getting ready for a new season at Talvandansen.
📷 🐞 Lorenzo with the advanced ballet class

Season 2026-2027 starts September 14!

Some classes are already almost full:

Ballet Beginners - Monday 19:00
New class on the schedule

Ballet Intermediate - Wednesday 19:00

Modern Open Level - Wednesday 20:45

Only a few spots left in these classes, so don’t wait too long.

Looking for a more advanced challenge? Ballet Advanced - Monday 20:30 still has space.

Whether you’re returning to the studio or joining Talvandansen for the first time, come dance with me this season.

Registration is open - save your spot.

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

60 days of playing in my favorite playground Buitenkunst What a ride!
Feels like season 2026 was my strongest ever. Made countless choreographies. Some of which I’ll remember for ever (and I think my dancers and the audience will too). Had an 81 year old dancer rol on the floor of the big dance tent crying from happiness. Made homage performances inspired by: Ohad Naharin, Pina Bausch, Hofesh Shechter, Alexander Ekman, DV8, Wim Vandekeybus, Sidi Larbi and probably some more I don’t even remember now. Made lots of cocktails and had great late night talks with colleagues. Walked kilometers. Watched countless performances and exhibitions. Ate too many croissants. Danced with the oldest and the youngest (on the same day!). Researched things like: animation from the 1920 and Mao’s Red Guard Loyalty dance (on the same day!). Saw the eclipse and countless falling stars (on the same day!). Danced to Schubert and Banga Ranga and everything in between. Never missed home.

16/07/2026

Another reason to start! And you are lucky, because a new group for adults beginners is opening in September. Check www.talvandansen.nl for more information.

Can ballet help prevent falls as we age? 🩰

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults, but could years of ballet training help the body recover from a loss of balance?

In this study, we compared 20 older recreational ballet dancers with 23 age- and sex-matched nondancers during an unexpected standing slip.

Here’s what we found:

🩰 45% of the dancers fell compared with 83% of the nondancers.

The dancers also:
• Recovered their balance more effectively
• Took faster, more efficient recovery steps
• Slipped a shorter distance
• Activated key leg muscles more quickly after the slip

Together, these findings suggest that ballet training may improve the body’s ability to respond to an unexpected loss of balance through both biomechanical and neuromuscular adaptations.

Of course, this doesn’t mean ballet eliminates the risk of falling, and this study cannot prove cause and effect. But it does provide exciting evidence that the movement skills developed through ballet may carry over into everyday life!

It’s one more reminder that ballet isn’t just an art form… it’s a powerful way to train balance, coordination, strength, and movement throughout the lifespan.

09/07/2026

Always wanted to try ballet? This is your moment!

Due to high demand, I’m opening a new beginner ballet group next season. No experience needed - you’ll learn the foundations of classical ballet step by step, in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Spots in the current classes are filling up fast, so this is your chance to join.

Registration is now open via the website.

Want to start earlier? A few spots are still available in the summer course.
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04/07/2026

Registration is open for the summer course and new season 26-27 ✨

Join us this summer or continue into the new season with classes that suit your level and interests.

New or returning dancers - there is a place for you.

Sign up and dance with us!