The Mobility Scooter Dance Collective (The First Dance) Dutch: Het Scootmobiel Danscollectief (The First Dance)

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.

Concept & direction: Femke Hoppenbrouwer Camera: Marissa van Kleef, Marlou Wirken, Gido Gil, Femke Hoppenbrouwer Edit: Femke Hoppenbrouwer

Dancers and collaborators: Doortje, Harry, Hennie, Jan, Silvia, Marian, Netty, Wim, Reli, Johan

Porto Design Biennale 2025/2026, Van Abbemuseum 2025/2026, Dutch Design Week (2024, 2025), Milan Design Week 2024.