Europe's leading training center for dance professionals HJS is not a school or an academy, nor is it associated with a specific company.
The Henny Jurriëns Studio (HJS) was established in 1995 in order to provide open training for professional-level dancers. The namesake of the foundation, the late Henny Jurriëns, was one of The Netherlands best known and loved dancers. HJS offers both classical ballet and contemporary dance classes throughout the year, as well as periodic workshops concentrating on specific styles of dance or danc
Forget the weather, it’s pure sunshine in the studio with all week long ☀️
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𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕
Rachelle Anaïs Scott is a French-American dancer and choreographer from New York City, currently performing with Theater Basel under the direction of Marco Goecke. In 2026 Rachelle has upcoming commission work for Bern Ballet as well as NDT2’s Up & Coming Choreographers.
The ‘Creative Lab’ offers an immersive experience into Rachelle’s choreographic language of organic, visceral movement. Combining repertoire excerpts with new material, dancers engage physically and creatively. Emphasis is on physicality, grounded flow, and shifting between raw intensity and subtle nuance. Dancers push limits while staying connected to clarity, rhythm, and presence, opening space for exploration, embodiment, and a deeper understanding of performance🤩
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Date: July 13 - 17
Time: 15:00 to 18:00
Studio: LMIPA 2
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29/05/2026
After training at The Australian Ballet School, Jared danced with The Australian Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, performing a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire. His notable classical roles include Count Albrecht in Giselle, Oberon in Ashton’s The Dream, Prince Florimund in The Sleeping Beauty, and the title role in Cranko’s Onegin.
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭 - 𝟲
𝟬𝟵:𝟯𝟬 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬
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29/05/2026
Next up: 3 days, 3 masterclasses, 3 incredible women⚡
Merel Lammers: The masterclass will consist of guided improvisation and exercises using imagery following specific tasks to explore the possibilities of one’s own physicality, the joy of moving, connection to music and embodiment of a broad range of movement qualities. You will learn short phrases to try to embody everything we practise during the improvisation.
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬 | 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬
: The masterclass begins with a guided improvisation, and then explores choreographic works, energetic practices and meditation. “Embodying inner worlds, holding space for authentic expression, creating movement poetry. Seeking power in our fluidity”.
𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭 | 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬
: The workshop begins with guided improvisation to introduce the movement language. From there, I share set phrases that we refine together. Once the material is established, we expand on it through creating solos, duets, and group sections, ending with a more playful exploration of each participant’s creativity and artistry.
𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮 | 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬
⚡ Limited spots available!
🔗 Book your spot via the link in our bio.
𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕
In this workshop you will discover the repertory work of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui through the lens of Jonas Vandekerckhove. You will dive into the complexity, technique, and performativity of the movement vocabulary, as much as how we compose and create within the specific artistic environment. From individual theatricality to collective dancing, we aim to find a common language which is expressed in multitude of different ways
As a long-standing member of Eastman, he performed in productions including Nomad, Vlaemsch (chez-moi). Alongside performing, he develops his own collaborative work, spanning stage and film🌟
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Date: July 20 - 24
Time: 15:00 to 17:30
Studio: LMIPA 2
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22/05/2026
Refine your movement with Ariel’s class focused on body mechanics and resilience🪨
You’ll start with a flow of functional training, and power exercises to boost your stability and coordination. The class then leads into a mix of improvisation and choreography, applying those training principles to dance✨
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 - 𝟮𝟵
𝟭𝟭:𝟭𝟱 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟱
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Only 2 days left to catch .95 class 🤩
Let’s sweep the floor this week🧹
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𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕
Faizah’s work is rooted in vulnerability, flowing circular movement and rich polyrhythms. Her work has been presented internationally, from Julidans to Oriente Occidente, and she is currently a Resident Maker at Korzo Theater and winner of the Leo Spreksel Award 2023🌟
In this workshop, you’ll dive into ongoing improvisation exploring the poetry of the spine, bodily rhythms, resonance and presence. Through repertoire, research and collective creation, you are invited to deepen their physical awareness to connect to the movement quality of Faizah’s language🌀
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Date: July 20 - 24
Time: 11:30 to 14:00
Studio: LMIPA 1
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15/05/2026
🌟New Teacher🌟
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 - 𝟮𝟯
𝟬𝟵:𝟯𝟬 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬
The class follows a traditional ballet class however includes some contemporary ideas that help soften the body while getting it ready, warm and aware. The class balances effort and lightness, providing a time to refine technique while consciously exploring ballet with imagery, expansion and fantasy🌀
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| Maandag | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Dinsdag | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Woensdag | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Donderdag | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Vrijdag | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Zaterdag | 09:00 - 13:00 |