Rosalinde Kikstra is a model from the Netherlands who rose to fame after winning the first Benelux’ Next Top Model in 2009, a reality television show similar to America’s Next Top Model but in Dutch.
After winning, Kikstra signed with Elite Model Management in Amsterdam and began modeling full-time. She has worked with many brands and designers in the Netherlands and around the world.
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- Full name: Rosalinde Kikstra
- Date of birth: September 7, 1987
- Age: 36 years
- Female
- Place of birth: Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Dutch nationality
- Occupation: Professional Dancer, Choreographer
Early life
Rosalinde Kikstra was born on September 7, 1987 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Rosalinde was passionate about dancing from a young age and her parents encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
She started dancing at the age of three and continued to practice many different dance styles, including ballet, contemporary and jazz.
Kikstra’s talent and dedication to dance was evident from a young age, and she won numerous awards and scholarships for her exceptional skills.
At the age of 17, she moved to London, UK to continue her dance training at the prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
Personal life
Rosalinde was secretive about her personal life; little is known about her relationships or family life.
She has shared on social media that she is passionate about health, fitness and pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
Career
After graduating from the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Rosalinde Kikstra began her professional dance career in London, working with various dance companies, choreographers and artists. She quickly gained recognition for her unique dance style and captivating performances.
In 2012, Kikstra was invited to join the world-renowned dance company Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in The Hague, Netherlands. NDT is renowned for its cutting-edge contemporary dance productions and has trained some of the world’s most renowned dancers and choreographers.
During her time at NDT, Kikstra has worked with some of the most renowned choreographers in the dance world, including Crystal Pite, Alexander Ekman, and Jiri Kylian. She has also created her own choreography, which has been featured in several NDT productions.
In 2018, Kikstra left NDT to pursue her passion for choreography and founded her own dance company, Kikstra Dance.
Her company creates unique works that combine contemporary and classical dance styles and is praised for its innovative choreography and captivating performances.
Achievement
Throughout her career, Rosalinde Kikstra has received numerous awards for her choreography and dance work. Some of her notable achievements include:
- Winner of the prestigious Ursula Moreton Choreography Award 2011 in London.
- Featured as one of “25 Artists to Watch” in Dance Magazine’s 2017 annual roundup of emerging artists.
- Recipient of the 2019 Charlotte Kohler Award, a Dutch award for outstanding young artists.
Net asset value
Rosalinde Kikstra’s net worth is approximately $500,000.
However, with her growing reputation as a choreographer and the success of her dance company, her net worth is likely to increase in the future.
Social Media
- Instagram: @rosalindekikstra
- Twitter: @rosalindekikstra
