Marc Leonard Pols, born 13 November 1964 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, is a Dutch DJ and producer who performs under the name Mark van Dale. He began his career working in a local music shop, from which he derived his stage name, and spent the first decade of his career honing his craft on radio stations and in club venues across the Netherlands. In 1998 he released the single "Water Verve", which achieved international recognition and established him in the electronic music scene. That same year he issued the single "Power Woman" on 29 August 1998, followed by the releases "Raise Your Hands", "Water Wave" (both dated 1998) and "Water Verve" on 12 February 1998, solidifying his presence on the dance floor. In 2001 he added "Something Goin' On" to his catalog, continuing to produce tracks that circulated in club rotations and compilations. Throughout his career Mark van Dale has maintained an active touring schedule, performed in major European clubs, and collaborated with a range of DJs and producers, though specific chart positions and award nominations are not documented in the available sources. "Waterwave" remains a notable track among club audiences.
