Marco van der Noordaa
After attending several balls in Vienna, Marco thought: why can’t this happen in my hometown of Amsterdam? He took the plunge and organized the first ball in 2019 at Arti et Amicitiae. It was an immediate resounding success. We are now five editions further along, and he looks back on a very successful anniversary edition in 2025 at De Duif on the Prinsengracht. Marco is the Managing Director of the Stichting Erfgoed ten dans. This foundation was established in 2025 and has since been the organizing party behind the Amsterdamsch Galabal and the Ballroom Club.
Maja van Eijndthoven | Niek Koopmeiners
Maja van Eijndthoven has been involved in the organization of the Amsterdam Gala Ball since 2024. Maja describes herself as a “fixer with a passion for dancing and culture.” Through her own company, Maja maakt meer, she works in the cultural sector. Additionally, Maja has made her mark in student dancing, serving as president of the student ballroom dance association USDV U Dance, among other roles. Maja remains an active dancer and, with her experience in event organization, is of great value to the team. In 2026, she will support the Erfgoed ten dans foundation as assistant producer of the ball.
Niek Koopmeiners has been involved with the Amsterdam Gala Ball since 2023. Niek dances at a high level, knows his way around Dutch ballroom dancing, and is a member of the Board of the Dutch General Dance Sport Association (NADB). Since 2023, Niek has designed the choreography for the opening dance and taught dance classes to the debutants. At the request of the foundation, he will fulfill this role again in 2026.
Committee of Recommendation
Prof. dr. Tineke A. Abma (Leyden Academy, more info)
Prof. dr. Prabath W.B. Nanayakkara (Amsterdam UMC, more info)
Prof. dr. H. Pijl (Leiden University Medical Center, more info)
Ambassadors and Friends
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International Committee
Mr. L. Bogacz (Poland)
Mr. B. Lumeij (Scotland)
Mr. J. Mielke (France)
Mrs. M. Morgenroth (Germany)
Mrs. L. Norke (Luxembourg)
Mr. R. Norkus (Lithuania)
Mrs. U. and Mr. M. Pahlke (Switzerland)
Mrs. F. Pauluis (Belgium)
Partners and sponsors
Contact
Stichting Erfgoed ten dans
Merwedeplein 48-2
1078 NG Amsterdam
(+31) 6 27 05 00 39
info@amsterdamschgalabal.nl
Chamber of commerce nr 96977183