Henny Jurriens Stichting in Amsterdam

The Henny Jurriens Foundation (HJS) was established in 1995 in order to provide open training for professional-level dancers. The namesake of the foundation, the late Henny Jurriens, was one of The Netherlands best known and loved dancers. The Foundation offers both classical ballet and modern dance classes throughout the year, as well as periodic workshops concentrating on specific styles of dance or dance-related bodywork. HJS is not a school or an academy, nor is it associated with a specific company. HJS plays a central role in the freelance professional dance community in Amsterdam and strives to serve it by providing a regular program of classes which stimulate, challenge and maintain the technical level of the dancers. The studio serves also as a networking and information center where audition, performance, workshop and housing notices are posted regularly. HJS is a partner of the JULIdans Festival, and collaborates with all of the major dance companies and Academies in the Netherlands. The Henny Jurriens Foundation is grateful for the financial support it receives from both the national government and the city of Amsterdam. -Teachers All of the teachers work on a guest-teaching basis and come for periods of one to three weeks. The staff is a mix of locally and foreign-based professionals who offer a wide variety of styles in both ballet and modern dance. Many are ballet masters, choreographers or directors of companies. This offers dancers the opportunity to come into contact with prominent people in the field who can guide them in their training and careers, as well as possibly help them get jobs. See Teachers. -Musicians All ballet classes are accompanied by live music, played by a group of talented pianists or by guest accompanists. Modern classes are accompanied by either live piano, percussion, or music chosen by the teacher. -Classes On Monday through Friday three classes per day are held