The Netherlands is a world leader in the field of modern dance. The Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in The Hague enjoys an international reputation. There are also many smaller modern dance companies, Introdans being one of the better known. Scapino Ballet in Rotterdam, which originally attracted mainly young audiences, has built up a wide repertoire of contemporary dance in recent years. The National Ballet in Amsterdam performs mainly classical ballets, but also presents a repertoire of 20th-century work by choreographers such as Rudi van Dantzig, Hans van Maanen, Toer van Schayk and the American George Balanchine.
The Hague's biennial Holland Dance Festival features some of the most outstanding dance productions in the world. The Springdance festival in Utrecht and the Cadance festival in The Hague, both of which are held annually, showcase the latest trends in modern dance.
