Gymnasts on the team

• Amalie Bøgild Langsted

  Amalie is 23 years old and grew up in Odder. She currently lives in Aarhus, where she studies psychology at Aarhus University.

  She is highly energetic and looks forward to performing and teaching gymnastics all around the world. Also, she has a weakness for Danish liquorice and will miss it big time while being away from home. 

• Bjarke Kastrup Shimizu

  Bjarke is 21 years old and comes from Bøvlingbjerg. He has a Danish mother and a Japanese father.

  He recently finished his stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup. Now he is excited to experience the many different cultures around the world. A fun fact about Bjarke is that he has no sense of smell, but he can fit a coin in his nose.

• Emilie Frost Ebstrup

  Emilie is 20 years old and lives in Copenhagen, where she recently finished her dancing education at danseuddannelsen.dk by Sara Gaardbo.

  For Emilie being a part of NDPT has been a dream since she was a young girl and now she is excited to go out and inspire people all over the world through gymnastics. Also she has no sense of direction and she loves eating rice porridge all year long.

• Emilie Hesel Møller

  Emilie is 23 years old, she lives in Odense and  worked as a teacher at Bernstorffsminde Efterskole before being selected for NDPT.

  She hopes being a part of NDPT will give her unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. Also Emilie is a huge fan of the Danish term "hygge" and she has an extraordinary memory when it comes to song lyrics. 

• Flemming Fredslund Andersen

  Flemming is 21 years old. He grew up in Ollerup and just finished his stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup.

  He hopes to inspire people to live a more healthy and active life through the NDPT shows and workshops. On a side note Flemming loves wearing his speedos and listening to the music of Justin Bieber.

• Ida Kjær Andersen

  Ida is 24 years old. She grew up in Nørre Snede, but now lives in Aarhus, where she studies psychology at Aarhus University.

  She expects the NDPT experience to develop her as a person and give her a broader perspective on people and cultures around the world. Also, Ida loves telling stories and gets excited easily.

• Jens Peter Neermark

  Jens Peter is 23 years old and comes from Malling close to Aarhus. He worked as a teacher at Lomborg Efterskole before being selected for NDPT.

  He looks forward to being able to inspire people through gymnastics and at the same time experience the world with his new NDPT-family. Also, Jens Peter (JP) looks like Harry Potter when wearing reading glasses.

• Jeppe Tvedebrink Fisker Olesen

  Jeppe is 20 years old and comes from Vissenbjerg close to Odense. He recently finished his stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup.

  He looks forward to being inspired by the people and the cultures he will meet on the world tour and at the same time try to inspire them to live an active life. Also, Jeppe is a big fan of English football and French wine and cheese. 

• Joakim Vilhelmsen

  Joakim is 21 years old and grew up in Vejle. He has recently been working as a gymnastics coach at GymHelsinge.

  For Joakim NDPT is the perfect combination of two of his biggest passions in life, travelling and gymnastics. He even gets to experience the whole thing with his brother Tobias, who is also part of the team. Also, Joakim has a very big body, but really small ears.

• Johanne Hessellund

  Johanne is 21 years old and grew up in the country side in a town called Sundstrup. She recently finished her stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup.

  Johanne has been dreaming of being selected for NDPT since she saw the girls of NDPT wearing really cool wigs about 10 years ago. Now she can't wait to experience the journey, the friendships, the shows and the workshops herself. On a side note, she makes excellent Danish meatballs. 

• Jonas Nohns Jensen

  Jonas is 23 years old and grew up in Kloster in the west of Jutland. He now lives in Odense, where he studies to become a chiropractor at University of Southern Denmark.

  Jonas has been dreaming of being a part of NDPT since he as a young boy went to a show and saw the gymnasts proudly walking onto the stage. He is a really down to earth guy and he knows how to reverse a car with a trailer.

• Laura Mazanti Jørgensen

  Laura is 26 years old and comes from Søndersø close to Odense, where she is now doing her Master's in design studies at University of Southern Denmark.

  For Laura gymnastics has always been a very big part of her life and she looks forward to try to pass all the great experiences she has had with gymnastics on to young people around the world. Also, she loves giving hugs and is really good at it.

• Mads Lang

  Mads is 23 years old and grew up in Herning. He has recently been working as a teacher at Ølgod Efterskole.

  Having spent most of his life in a comfortable and safe environment in Denmark, Mads now looks forward to getting out of his comfort zone and not only learn about other people and cultures, but also about himself. Also, he loves doing a good prank and wearing speedos.

• Marcus Banck-Petersen

  Marcus is 25 years old and comes from Hillerød. He now lives in Copenhagen, where he recently finished his education as a physiotherapist.

  Marcus hopes to bring joy, curiosity and inspiration to the people he will meet all over the world through the shows and workshops. To recognise Marcus; just look for the moustache.

• Matilde Dela Myrup

  Matilde is 27 years old and lives in Aarhus, where she recently finished her education as a primary school teacher.

  According to Matilde NDPT is a unique opportunity to give other people great experiences through the shows and the workshops and at the same time learn a lot about yourself. Also, she loves ice cream and gummy bears.

• Mathilde Toft Bro

  Mathilde is 25 years old. She grew up in Lemvig and now lives in Holstebro, where she studies to become a physiotherapist at VIA University College.

  Mathilde looks forward to the journey of a lifetime with NDPT creating strong friendships and experiencing the world through gymnastics. A fun fact about Mathilde is that she cries almost every time she watches a movie no matter if it is sad or funny. 

• Mette Berthelsen Nielsen

  Mette is 23 years old and comes from Aabenraa. She now lives in Odense, where she recently finished her bachelor degree in business economics at University of Southern Denmark.

  Mette has been teaching gymnastics since she was 11 years old and she loves motivating and inspiring others to have the same joy that she has. Now she can't wait to share her passion with the whole world. A fun fact about Mette is that without contact lenses her vision is so bad she would actually be allowed to participate in the Paralympics.

• Mia Elisabeth Jessen

  Mia is 21 years old and comes from Svendborg. She recently finished her stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup.

  For Mia it is a dream come true to be a full time gymnast and at the same time get to travel all around the world. Also, she makes lots of funny noises and loves dancing around when she is alone in her room.

• Morten Skou Bentsen

  Morten is 22 years old, he comes from Bagsværd close to Copenhagen and has recently been working as a teacher at Gymnastikefterskolen Stevns.

  Gymnastics has played an instrumental part in Morten's life and he thinks NDPT gives him a unique opportunity to share his passion with people all over the world. Also, he loves Harry Potter and has read all the books multiple times. 

• Niels Hamborg Pedersen

  Niels is 23 years old and grew up in Velling in the west of Jutland. He has recently been working as a teacher at Staby Efterskole.

  Becoming a part of NDPT has been the ultimate goal for Niels for many years and he is excited to travel around the world representing Danish gymnastics and the values of it. In addition, he can do magic tricks and knows how to play at least five instruments.

• Sara Victoria Cordes Simonsen

  Sara is 20 years old and comes from Odense, where she recently finished high school.

  Sara hopes that the NDPT journey will give her experiences, memories and friendship that will last a lifetime and that she will return to Denmark with a feeling of having inspired people through gymnastics. Also, Sara loves glitter and will bring lots of it with her around the world.

• Sara Møller-Nielsen

  Sara is 27 years old. She is from Bramming, but now lives in Aarhus, where she is doing her Master's degree in medicine at Aarhus University.

  Sara has been dreaming of becoming a part of NDPT for many years and is super excited that it finally happened. Also, she has a very loud laugh and sometimes it is accompanied by a small grunt.

• Signe Damgaard Gjesse

  Signe is 25 years old. She is from Herning, but now lives in Copenhagen, where she recently finished her dancing education at danseuddannelsen.dk by Sara Gaardbo.

  According to Signe NDPT is the best of the best in Danish gymnastics and she is thrilled to be a part of the team and to get to travel abroad and inspire others the same way she was inspired as a child. Also, Signe loves salty liquorice and the TV-show FRIENDS.

• Simon Vibæk Frederiksen

  Simon is 21 years old and comes from Nybølle. He recently finished his stay at The Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup.

  Simon really looks forward to making a special bond with all the other NDPT gymnasts and sharing the amazing experiences that lie ahead of them as a group. Also, Simon is a true sports fanatic, who can play or watch sports all day long.

• Søren Budtz Berthelsen

  Søren is 20 years old and the youngest member of the team. He is from Nørre Aaby and in June 2018 he finished high school.

  Since the first time he saw NDPT in action Søren told himself that one day he would be a part of the team. Now he made it and he can't wait to start the journey and make friends and memories for life. In addition, Søren always has a big smile on his face and lots of forehead wrinkles.

• Tobias Vilhelmsen

  Tobias is 24 years old and comes from Vejle. He now lives in Aarhus, where he studies to become a primary school teacher at VIA University College.

  Tobias has been watching the NDPT shows as long as he can remember and always wanted to be a part of it some day. He gets to share the experience with his younger brother, Joakim, who is also in the team. On a side note, Tobias once had a concussion after falling asleep on the toilet and crashing to the ground.

• Viktoria Visborg Thune

  Viktoria is 21 years old and comes from Ballerup near Copenhagen. She has recently been working as a substitute teacher at a primary school.

  Viktoria is excited to visit other cultures and getting to know the locals and their way of life. At the same time she looks forward to develop as a gymnast and as a person during the tour. Also, she loves having movies spoiled when they get too thrilling.

• William Axel Linderoth Michaelen

  William is 25 years old and grew up in Ollerup. He now lives in Copenhagen, where he studies bachelor of engineering at Technical University of Denmark.

  William expects an adventure around the world that will challenge him as a person and as a gymnast and that will bring experiences he never even dreamed of. Also, William hates having cold feet and always has a pair of warm socks with him.