WorldPride is a global event that promotes the visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ themes internationally. As a dynamic hub for dance and performance, ICK’s Space for Dance Art opens its doors for a multifaceted and rich program, entirely centered on diversity, inclusion, and expression. Throughout the Pride period, this venue serves as a meeting place where art, community, and dialogue come together. Visitors can expect a varied offering of performances, workshops, talks, and other cultural activities that invite reflection, celebration, and connection. ICK’s Space for Dance Art welcomes a broad audience – residents, visitors, and anyone who wants to experience the power of art and pride in an inspiring and accessible setting.

Program

Exhibition Robbin Veldman – The Pretending
Tuesday, July 7 – Friday, August 7
Times: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (July 10, 11 & 29: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Closed on July 12, 18, 25, 26 & 19 – August 1 & 2

During Pride Amsterdam, ICK’s Space for Dance Art presents the oil portraits of Robbin Veldman, in which AI and painting merge to create fabricated, masked characters that blur the boundary between authenticity and construction.

KALEIDO: The Audition
Friday, July 10
Doors open: 7:30 PM
Start: 8:00PM

With a blend of theater and performance, the Kaleido collective delivers a playful, hilarious, and connecting critique of performance pressure and audition culture, in which the audience itself uncomfortably becomes part of the selection process.

Language: Dutch.

This is a free event.
Registration is needed via the link in the calendar below.

Exhibition Jameyne Tol – She said Mi Djaso
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Times: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Jameyne Tol, a recent graduate of AMFI, translates his quest for his Surinamese roots and queer identity into a clothing collection in which the historic koto – once a symbol of oppression, later of resistance and pride – is reinvented into a growing, voluminous silhouette that claims space and celebrates femininity as a powerful celebration of visibility, freedom, and self-expression.

The Main Characters Podcast LIVE
Wednesday: July 29
time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

The Main Characters podcast is Amsterdam’s newest, queerest podcast! We’re inviting YOU to an inspiring evening about QUEER JOY and SELF-LOVE at Space for Dance Art.
Hosts Tony de Wilde and Marco Hohl discuss serious AND hilarious topics with ICONIC guests that will make you SCREAM.
After the LIVE show, the evening continues with drinks and music by DJ Heisa Jynx and Pablo Hope. IT’S FUN. IT’S NEEDED. LET’S GET INTO IT!

Language: English.
Free register required via the link in the calendar below.

Workshop by Thais Di Marco — How to Save the Wild
Thursday, August 6
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The workshop is inspired by the themes of Di Marco’s upcoming performance: an interactive show that mixes cabaret and game elements, created within BIXARIA, a Queer Brazilian Club Night. Open to everyone, the workshop explores collective movement, improvisation and queer expression in a playful and welcoming environment. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity!

For this workshop registration is needed. Send an email to milousmit@ickamsterdam.nl to reserve your spot.