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
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
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
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
we are taking as a sector. As an art education sector, we wish to send out a clear joint signal. A signal that shows that the sector is aware that social safety is not an ad-hoc matter but requires constant [...] Art education is a form of education centring not only on professional development but also on personal development. Physical and mental proximity plays a major role in this. While a great quality of art [...] It is clear that the sector considers social safety a crucial issue and we have decided to elaborate on this theme in a joint approach. This is informed in part by the attention recently paid to various
Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. The award proved to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn [...] presented by chairman Joost Patočka and could be followed through a livestream from de Doelen. Together with his band Peter performed his own music: a combination of groovy jazz and traditional Ghanaian music [...] natural leadership and proved to be a great communicator for both the band and the audience. Peter is only in his first year of the bachelor Jazz at Codarts, but he is a promise for the future and the jury
