TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Solid programme
Solid Programme is a collection of 3 programmes that have been developed to inspire, support and prepare hiphop dancers aged 12 to 24, who are passionate and talented, for a dance career in the theatrical field.
The programme is divided into 3 parts: Solid Lite, Solid Young Talent and Solid Pro. Within these programmes, attention is paid to individual development, and the opportunity to gain practical experience is offered. The goal is not only to develop dance skills, but also to promote personal growth, explore professional opportunities in the world of hiphop dance and contribute to the artistic development of the dancers.
Solid pro
The Dancedemic initiative was pioneered by Henry O'Tawiah, whose idea was creating a choreography for young people around the theme “Corona experiences”. This initiative was supported by Solid and ISH, and after the premiere in De Meervaart (May 8, 2022) Solid adopted it as part of regular talent development programme.
Solid Pro is a continuation on the Dancedemic initiative, a development programme for semi-pro/autodidacts hiphop dancers between the ages of 18 and 25, who are interested in dancing in theatre performances, but may not yet be convinced or have no experience with theatre.
From 6 to 12 dancers are admitted through auditions and trained in this 8-month process by Henry O'Tawiah and Victoria Osipova. While the cast further develop themselves as dancers, they get the opportunity to gain insight and experience in what it means to be part of a theatre production. The process ends with a premiere at an established theatre of the city of Amsterdam. Check out upcoming shows.
Auditions are currently closed
Solid young talent
Boink is now “Solid Young Talent”, a programme where the most talented dancers in the Netherlands between the ages of 9 and 16 receive lessons from the very best teachers within hiphop styles. Participants from previous editions include finalists of Hollands Got Talent, Superkids, as well as dancers who have been casted at Nike and Adidas commercials. If you want to upgrade your skills in a short time, this is the place for you.
Auditions are currently closed
Solid lite
Solid Lite is for Hiphop dancers, aged 16 and older, who are interested in theater performances but may not yet have experience with theater. During the programme, they are trained for 8 months by an aspiring choreographer under the guidance of Henry O'Tawiah. While the choreographer goes through that programme,, these dancers act as the cast members. In this way, the dancers are included in a theatre presentation from start to finish. As they further develop themselves as dancers, they get the opportunity to gain insight and experience of what it means to be part of a theatre production.
Auditions are currently closed
The team
Henry O’Tawiah
Henry is known worldwide as one of the most versatile dancers and choreographers within street dance styles
He began his dance journey at a young age and it didn’t take long for his undeniable talent to stand out in the HipHop community and be noticed by Jeffrey Roberts, an iconic dancer from the Dutch Hip Hop underground dance scene.
His unique creativity and choreographic skills quickly made him a sought-after dancer and choreographer in both the theatre and commercial fields. Theatre company ISH was his first experience as a professional and later on he collaborated with other renowned theatre companies such as Cirque du Soleil and the National Ballet of the Netherlands, where he took his art to new heights.
Henry danced and/or choreographed for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Rita Ora, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue.
He has also been able to shine in TV shows such as Idols, Xfactor, Dance Dance Dance.
To top it off, Henry was chosen to be part of the Adidas World Team in 2015, where he was mentored and collaborated with legends in the dance world such as Storm and Salah.
Victoria Osipova
Victoria's career is marked by impressive collaborations and commercial work, featuring renowned brands like Nike, G-Star RAW, and Fresh' N Rebel. She has also shared the stage with notable music artists such as Martin Garrix and Loreen. Victoria's influence extends beyond commercial success; she has participated in prestigious events like TEDx Amsterdam and DEFQON 1 festival and has showcased her talents on SYTYCD Netherlands x Belgium. As the owner of "VTP" (Victory Training Program) in Amsterdam since 2021 and the head choreographer of "Dancedemic" production in 2023, Victoria Osipova continues to shape the dance landscape with her dedication to both performance and education.
Victoria Osipova, a highly accomplished professional in the world of dance, hails from Russia and is based in Arnhem, Netherlands. dance teacher, choreographer, movement director, and commercial model. Victoria's journey in dance spans various styles, including ballroom dance with a "B" class certification in the Russian system, ballet training at the Vaganova Ballet School, and participation in the "MOTUS" Dance Company by Diana Matos in 2020.
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