IOTPD
International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers
Associates
Netherlands
Omscholing Dansers Nederland (ODN)
Omscholing Dansers Nederland (Dutch Retraining Program for Dancers) provides the essential support, preparation, and resources needed for dancers to make a successful career transition. The resources at ODN include advice and counselling services for all professional dancers in the Netherlands as well as financial support for dancer who participate in the program and meet the requirements for funding.
ODN ensures optimal guidance in choosing a new career and support in making decisions to use the resources as efficiently as possible. ODN believes that every dancer can achieve a successful career transition that matches their own dreams and capabilities. Based in Amsterdam, ODN was founded in 1986. The center has a long history as a global leader for career development and transition for professional dancers.