Het Scootmobiel Danscollectief
The Mobility Scooter Dance Collective
‘Het Scootmobiel Danscollectief’ is the first dance collective existing of people using a mobility scooter as an extension of their body, or as some call it: “their new legs.”
Mobility scooters are widely used in the Netherlands by people with impaired mobility, improving their quality of life. However, the scooters still face a social stigma rooted in ageism and ableism deterring those who need them. Het Scootmobiel Dans Collectief (The Mobility Scooter Dance Collective) is a group of individuals who perform choreographed dances using their mobility scooters as extensions of their bodies. By collectively exploring and executing new dance moves, the group amplifies the visibility of the mobility scooter community in the Netherlands. By showing beauty and joy of the vehicles, the collective aims to destigmatize the scooter’s use. An accompanying documentary reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the performance, presenting the self-dependency, social connections, and fun found in Het Scootmobiel Dans Collectief.
Ongoing project
Exhibited at
Porto Design Biennale TIME IS PRESENT
Van Abbemuseum Bridging Minds
Dutch Design Week25 ALL YOU CAN EAT
Design Museum Designprijs 2025
Foundation We Are Fresh Grounds
Heden Gallery Nightshift
The Balcony Gallery Archeology of the not-yet
LeiLei Gallery The Other Side of This Side
Milan Design Week We Will Design @BASE
Featured in
FRAME "Playtime: why design needs a joy injection"
NRC "Rijzende sterren van 2025"
DEZEEN "Ten emerging designers to look out for"
VPRO "Top 10 Tips Dutch Design Week"
STT "Toekomst van het lichaam" Book
