financial health and adapt more quickly to these changes, a flexible and future-oriented approach is required. Codarts has therefore planned a reorganisation of its management, support services, and operations [...] for innovation, educational expertise and collaboration, it’s essential that we organise Codarts in a different way.” The changes are driven by the challenges Codarts is currently facing. Expenses are exceeding [...] day. We will ensure that these changes are carried out with the utmost care and transparency, with a focus on the well-being of our colleagues.
take a strong stand; we have to keep making a convincing case; not only during elections or budget cuts. Culture, education and research are the foundation that connects us and are invaluable." A wealth [...] works here has a connection with Rotterdam. But we could do a lot more.” David is thinking of strategic partnerships with the Doelen, Theater Rotterdam and the Hiphophuis, just to name a few examples. “We [...] “ It is a unique opportunity to combine my passion for talent development, the power of culture, and the strategic challenges of a changing world." He continues: “Young people from around the world come
and also as a token of appreciation for teachers and teaching teams delivering top performances. In 2021 the team of the RASL minor Re-imaging Tomorrow through Arts and Sciences was awarded a Higher Education [...] The Codarts Student Life team has won a Dutch Higher Education Premium award. The announcement was made by Minister Dijkgraaf of Education, Culture and Science at the annual Comenius Festival on 12 May [...] programme is based on three interrelated pillars: education, support, and research. It consists of a Health and Wellbeing curriculum, (para)medical screening, monitoring physical and mental health, and
of the dance studio. The lack of space is an issue of course, when you want to do a solo on a few square metres. It is a huge adjustment to then be able to make large strides doing modern dance at school [...] What exactly is it you do there? ‘Since May last year I’ve been working on a special Covid-19 ward, which is a separate part in a hospital for patients who have the virus. Fully protected and wrapped up [...] as I do things that make me happy, I’m sure that I will find a job that suits me. Having said that, a combination of teaching dance and being a doctor would be nice. Perhaps at the Medical Centre for Dancers
censorship. Not to provoke. Not to make a political statement. But to teach young people how to interpret today’s complex world. Learning from each other Education must be a safe place where we can learn from [...] ideas. It is only in such a safe environment that students, teachers and other staff can fully develop their talents. After all, education is the place where we practice for society, a breeding ground for our [...] the classroom is growing, as is the number of ‘observers’ from outside the classroom. It’s not just a subject like cartoons. As educational institutions in Rotterdam, we believe that everything can be shown
complicated. For example, it is customary to have a second cast for a piece, but with TOTM there is now also a third, emergency, cast. There’s a very good chance that a performer is unable to dance at the last [...] coordination and there is a certain defining drive behind the movements.’ Stamina According to Lieke, Femme by Patricia van Deutekom is quite spectacular. ‘It’s a very physical piece, with a high injury risk. [...] really have to rehearse this as a group and have the mindset to pull each other through: stamina.’ She continues: ‘It is also a special piece as Patricia created it as a rework of Jens van Daele’s choreography
(graduated in or after 2012). Candidates have to submit a detailed project plan that emphasises entrepreneurship and a surplus value for Rotterdam. A committee, consisting of Rosa Boon, Maite Hontelé, Remy [...] the city and the people of Rotterdam in a special way.” Gavin-Viano will use the prize money to develop his production A Melody for Grown-ups (working title). It is a coming-of-age story about his youth in [...] is a monologue, accompanied by a jazz pianist and for violinists and will premiere at the Parade 2023. Ege Şahin will spend his prize on the realisation of his project Soaked to the Ears . Using a special
March, during a Codarts project week, a special collaboration took place. Under the supervision of Codarts alumnus / choreographer Jordy Dik, nine Codarts students worked for a week on a project in which [...] in the context of ‘Dance On, Pass On, Dream On’ (DoPoDo) and is now captured in a short, moving documentary. DoPoDo is a four-year Creative Europe-funded cooperation project addressing ageism in the dance [...] and in society. 11 renowned European dance institutions – Codarts among others- are working towards a Europe where older dancers are valued for their experience and charisma, where our common European dance
Spanish, and other Latin music styles. With their distinctive sound—a dynamic fusion of tradition and creativity—they take listeners on a musical journey filled with energy and emotion. The band consists [...] Erasmus Jazz Prize is made possible thanks to main sponsor Nedspice. The award includes a €3,000 cash prize and a performance on the Talent Stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2025. The jury—comprising [...] van Berkel (Head of Programme at Bimhuis)—praised the event: “A wonderful edition of the Erasmus Jazz Prize: all participants played at a very high level. The three candidates in the finale demonstrated
nominate a fourth-year student who they believe is eligible for the stipend. A committee then makes the selection from the nominated candidates. Iris' qualities Iris' craft skills and abilities as a vocal [...] attitude. The stipend is a reward for her hard work and perseverance and a great incentive to further develop her talent and create her own material. For Iris, the stipend came as a complete surprise. She [...] On Monday, February 13, the Erasmus Stipend 2022 was awarded to a promising student of Music Theater. There is a lot of diverse talent in this academic year. In the end, after extensive deliberation by
