Didy Veldman

Didy Veldman is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, artistic director, and educator, with a distinguished career spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania. Renowned for her innovative voice and collaborative approach, she has created over 50 works for 29 dance companies worldwide, working closely with composers, musicians, and interdisciplinary artists.

Veldman is the founder and Artistic Director of Humanoove, a company dedicated to producing bold, forward-thinking dance works that engage both audiences and communities. Her choreographic practice is rooted in a deep commitment to artistic excellence, human connection, and storytelling.

Alongside her creative work, Veldman has held significant leadership roles in dance education. She is serving as Contemporary Programme Manager at The Royal Ballet School in London since 2021 and previously as Programme Director at Jacob’s Pillow School in the United States, where she mentored emerging dancers and choreographers from around the world. Her extensive teaching career includes guest faculty positions at leading institutions such as the Royal Ballet School, Paris Opera Ballet School, and Palucca University of Dance Dresden.

A former dancer with Rambert Dance Company, Scapino Ballet, and Geneva Ballet, Veldman brings a wealth of performance experience to her artistic and pedagogical work. She is a regular guest teacher and jury member at prestigious international platforms, including Prix de Lausanne and Youth America Grand Prix.

In 2026, Veldman is creating a new production of Les Noces, for Augsburg Ballet, as well as a new creation for Acosta Danza Yunior, with performances at Sadler’s Wells East in London, June 2026. Her ongoing commitments include leading summer intensives across Europe and maintaining affiliations with the Dutch National Ballet Academy and Dutch National Ballet.

Her recent leadership roles include Artistic Coordinator for Heel Amsterdam Danst at Dutch National Opera & Ballet (2024–2025), where she developed and safeguarded the artistic vision, curated site-specific performances and the final production, mentored and coached teachers, led faculty selection and community engagement, and collaborated closely with city districts and project stakeholders.