Bonnie Doets quits dancing after 30 years

"Bonnie's and my careers have run almost parallel, she has always had an important part in my creations. Bonnie is a unique and versatile talent with great creativity, technical mastery, charisma and presence. That is why the audience has always been able to identify with her and why she has always been able to surprise.”

Famous performances in which she danced a leading role were Kathleen, Nico, Pearl and Pablo. She worked together with many well-known choreographers such as Nanine Linning, Marco Goecke and Marcos Morau. She appeared in many duets with Mischa van Leeuwen, the other Scapino icon, who this year celebrates his 25th anniversary with Scapino. Their duet in TING! was one of the highlights of the successful show with the NITS.

At Scapino, Bonnie also met her husband, world break-dancing champion Paulo Nunes, with whom she has two children. Son Liam has his parents' dancing talent, daughter Luca plays in the top 10 of the Dutch youth tennis ranking.

"A highlight was the performance TING! with circus artists and the NITS. What I will miss most is the audience. The best part is when I hear that I've been able to touch people. For that, your performance has to be sincere and honest; it is also a part of you. Fortunately, I know that there are fantastic young dancers ready to take over.”

Bonnie will remain with Scapino where she will use her knowledge and experience in a new position. After Oscar, she will complete the follow-up tour of Casablanca as a dancer.