The issue of dance or traditional dances in Holland, it is different from what is understood in other countries. We can talk about Dutch folk dances like the popular dance, that is danced by the people, without this meaning that it is traditional since at present, there are movements or patterns, which are used based on the most traditional dances, but to which they are added new dance steps and moves.
La dutch folk dance, originated in ancient villages to make people happy with their festivities throughout the year. They are mostly from Scottish origin, such as Skotse Trije, Skotse Fiouver, and Horlepiep from Hakke Toone, and of origin alemán: Driekusman, Hoksebarger, Veleta, Kruispolka and the Wals Spaanse.
At first the most folk dances were danced with clogs, because it was part of the dress to go to church, and those used for holidays. Hence, linked to Dutch dance is the term "hinder", a traditional type of percussion or way of dancing, which we find in various parts of the world. It is also known by the name of flat-foot, foot-stoming, sift, depending on the place you are talking about. It has to do with him shoe used for this, because the soles of the shoes are made of wood or some hard material, enough to accentuate the work of the dancer. In the case of Holland and as we have said, clogs.
On the other hand in the country there is a great interest in contemporary dance, Thus the performances of the Dutch Dance Theater (NDT) in The Hague, under the direction of the Czech, based in the Netherlands Jiri Kylián, enjoyed international renown and the choreographer has left his mark very marked during the 25 years that he directed the company. So much so that every two years it is celebrated in The Hague Dutch Dance Festival, in which the most important Dutch and foreign dance productions are presented. The Springdance festival in Utrecht and the Cadance festival, also in The Hague, show every year the latest advances in modern dance.