Participation
Alongside performances and activities for schools and families, we offer a range of projects designed to help specific groups discover opera and ballet while expressing themselves through dance and singing.
Join in
Curious about opera and ballet? Dreaming of stepping onto the stage yourself? Throughout the year, we host a variety of activities you can join—no prior experience needed! Explore the full list of activities you can sign up for today.
20 – 21 December 2025
Art Weekend Amsterdam
During Art Weekend Amsterdam, young people with Down syndrome (aged 10 and above) explore the world of dance, music and visual arts in workshops full of creativity and joy.
24 January 2026
Winter Wonder Workshop
For all children aged 4 to 10 who love to move, dance and briefly immerse themselves in the world of Cinderella, Dutch National Opera & Ballet presents the festive Winter Wonder Workshops. A cheerful and imaginative experience filled with dance, music and fun, created especially for young dance enthusiasts.
18 April – 9 May 2026
Opera Heroes
For all children aged 6 to 13 who love singing, acting, dancing and making theatre, Dutch National Opera & Ballet organises an Opera Heroes programme.
24 May 2026
Children’s Chorus Festival
Dutch National Opera organises the annual Children’s Chorus Festival at Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Children’s choruses from all over the Netherlands are invited to participate in this day filled with workshops, games, and movement. The day concludes with a grand finale, where the children’s choruses join forces to perform a special song together.
Featured projects
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience opera and ballet. That’s why Dutch National Opera & Ballet collaborates with a wide range of partners who, through their diverse programmes, reach (culturally) diverse groups within society. Our partners are essential in helping us connect with new audiences and support us in telling and developing new stories. They also assist in inviting creators, storytellers, and artists for context programmes and other activities. Additionally, we build relationships with schools with significant cultural diversity to support our education and participation programmes.
Collaborative partners
Collaborations with schools
We collaborate with various schools on customised projects and the development of new initiatives. These partnerships include institutions such as the PABO / Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Praktijkschool de Dreef (Amsterdam-Zuidoost), Spring High (Amsterdam West), Open Scholengemeenschap Bijlmer (Amsterdam-Zuidoost), IJburg College (Amsterdam Oost), Cygnus Gymnasium (Amsterdam Oost), Vossius Gymnasium (Amsterdam Centrum), Hyperion College (Amsterdam Noord), Openbaar Lyceum Zeist, Oostvaarders College (Almere), Elan Onderwijsgroep (Northwest Friesland), OBS Oscar Carré (Amsterdam Zuid), ABBS Elzenhage (Amsterdam Noord), OBS De Carrousel (Heerhugowaard), OBS De Boekmanschool (Amsterdam Centrum), CBS De Wegwijzer (Wijk bij Duurstede), SO Drostenburg (Amsterdam-Zuidoost), and SO De Heldring (Amsterdam Noord).