Zondag Rainbow Ballet

Hi, I'm Derin!
I'm currently in my final year at the National Ballet Academy in the Netherlands and am about to make my dream come true: becoming a professional ballet dancer.

My love for dance started when I was only three years old and has taken me on an amazing journey – from my early years in Istanbul to living and studying in Amsterdam, a city I always dreamed of.

After primary school, I decided to enroll in the conservatory of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul. In 2021, I was accepted into the National Ballet Academy in the Netherlands and moved to Amsterdam to continue pursuing my passion.

As a child I lived in a world of tutus, pointe shoes, fairies and music. Dancing gave me the opportunity to express myself, bring characters to life and take creative journeys. As I grew older I discovered that discipline, dedication, hard work and patience are just as important to this art form as imagination and joy.

Although much has changed as I grew up, my love for dance has always remained. With this workshop I want to inspire children to discover the joy and creativity of dance – opening the doors to a world full of magic and endless possibilities.