Darja Collin (born Louisa Frederika Collin, November 19, 1902 - May 6, 1967) was a Dutch ballet dancer and teacher who has been considered one of the founders of Dutch modern dance.

[1] Collin was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands[2] to Robert Johan Carl Collin (1863-1904), a violinist and Wilhelmina Frederika Christina van Dijk on November 19, 1902.

[5]: 25  She studied classical ballet under Olga Preobrajenska[5]: 57  and Vera Trefilova,[6] as well as Mary Wigman,[7] before making her debut in 1928.

[2] She become recognized in Europe, garnering nicknames such as the "Mata Hari of Dance".

[2] During World War II Collin left Netherlands for Australia, where she established the Darya Collin Dance Troupe with Edmee Monod and Alison Lee, and performed for Dutch, American, and British troops.