Dance Beyond Borders

An award-winning independent contemporary dance company known for its fusion of different dance styles and wide range of collaborations with artists of various disciplines.

Samadhi Dance Company's performances focus on spiritual and philosophical issues, which have their origins in both ancient Eastern and contemporary Western cultures and literary works. These issues are translated into dance in a virtuoso, authentic and moving way through the emotion teaching known as 'Navarasa' (yoga of the 9 emotions), from which a collective emotion or 'rasa' flows during the performance.
To date, the dance company has produced 21 performances and performed in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Bulgaria, Colombia, India and Russia. Samadhi Dance Company has built up a loyal online fan base over the years with currently 80,000+ followers.

Artistic Director & Choreographer Vraja Sundari

Vraja Sundari Keilman, born in 1982 in Amsterdam, was raised in an  artistic family deeply rooted in spiritual traditions. She studied  classical and contemporary ballet at renowned dance academies in  Amsterdam (Amsterdam Theaterschool) and Rotterdam (Codarts), eventually  venturing into professional productions under various companies such as  Scapino Ballet and Korzo Productions. 
In 2007, Vraja founded the  award-winning Samadhi Dance Company, renowned for its  honest performances and innovative approach to dance, capturing the  hearts of audiences and critics alike. 
Vraja's artistic exploration led her to research the connections  between diverse dance forms, culminating in the development of a unique  movement language that fuses Vedic principles from yoga and ancient  Indian dance with Western techniques, bridging Western and Eastern arts  and philosophy. 
Her  method not only expands movement vocabulary but also aims to connect  individuals with themselves and their surroundings, transcending  cultural boundaries and enhancing physical, emotional, and mental  well-being, ultimately fostering freedom of movement and individual  expression. 
Throughout her career, Vraja has created and performed numerous dance  productions, receiving accolades and nominations for her groundbreaking  work. Her commitment to artistic excellence and holistic well-being has  earned her a dedicated international following, with collaborations and  performances across Europe and beyond. 
Continuously exploring ways to  enrich the global dance community, Vraja aims to unite diverse cultures  and art forms authentically and playfully, fostering profound  connections and creativity in the world of dance.

Co-Creator Ederson Rodrigues Xavier

Xavier, born in Brazil, has been based in the Netherlands since 1993, working as a professional dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and freelance artist. He holds a BA in Digital Filmmaking from Middlesex University (UK) and is a certified Fletcher Pilates instructor. Xavier has worked with notable companies like Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Leineroebana Music&Dance company, Duda Paiva Company, and Frankfurt Ballet, and has won awards such as the Zwaanprijs for Best Dancer in 2002. Self-taught in Brazil in various dance styles, he later studied at the SNDO Theaterschool in Amsterdam. Today, he continues to create and collaborate across diverse dance and performance projects.
As  an artist, Xavier embarks on a continuous exploration, seeking  innovative avenues to enrich his roles as a choreographer, videographer,  performer, and teacher.
Rooted  in a profound musical fascination and characterized by a chameleon-like  perspective, Xavier's work is a testament to intricate, sharp, yet  fluid movement vocabulary. His meticulous construction of movement draws  from a detailed understanding of the body's relationship with space and  time, serving as a potent medium to convey concepts and expressions. 

Guided  by a deep appreciation for the sensorial body, Xavier finds inspiration  at the crossroads of dance, other disciplines, and technology. This  intersection fuels his quest for fresh perspectives in choreographic  construction. The  outcomes of Xavier's artistic endeavors are a captivating blend of  playfulness and inquiry, consistently offering an intriguing glimpse  into the nuanced dimensions of movement and existence.