offer grade 7 and 8 pupils a unique opportunity: music and dance lessons taught by expert teachers from Codarts. We are working towards a programme where pupils receive ten hours a week of lessons in various [...] eventually an audition at an arts college. This cooperation between Codarts Lyceum and the NPRS is a first for Rotterdam. It enables primary school pupils to take music and dance lessons from higher education [...] Sander Tetteroo, director of Codarts Lyceum, emphasises the importance of this collaboration: "There is a wealth of music and dance talent in the Netherlands, but there are few places where this talent can
nominees behind and convince the jury. Melody received a cheque of 5000 Euros and will be given the opportunity to further develop her act into a full performance. In addition, she gets to show her act [...] Pringuet, who also got his Bachelor’s Degree in Circus Arts a few months ago, was one of the other nominees. The final winner was chosen by a professional jury that this year consisted of Hanneke Meijers [...] rd member Festival Circolo – board member Circuspunt). From the jury report: “Melody has developed a wonderful movement language of her own that is highly original within her discipline. The exploration
letting you play over a random chord or chord change. We will ask you to copy a melody by ear. We might do some general tests on the instrument like playing scales, inversions and read a melody or some chord [...] list (melody and chords, improvisation not necessary. The school provides: A rhythm section (bass, drums plus optional guitar). A guitar amp. The audition lasts 30 minutes including our consultation.
A total of 7 students Classical Music, Jazz, Pop, Circus, Dance, and Arts Therapies were selected to present their research projects to the audience, receiving a prize of 250 euro. On top of that, there [...] dialogue also provokes critical thinking, which is the reason why Q&A sessions were added after each presentation. There was also a round-table discussion with the following panel: Federico Mosquera (Master [...] finished results. Stephen Shropshire was our external guest from the field of choreography, giving a lecture on his most recent writing, ' How to jump' . At the Codarts Research Festival, we aim to encourage
Sophie Nakou is a talented vocalist, composer, and vocal coach with a rich and diverse musical background. After initially exploring pop and jazz, her passion shifted towards Latin American music during [...] enriching her repertoire with influences from bolero, son Cubano, Nueva trova, and timba. Sophie has a unique vocal style, full of emotional depth and vulnerability, which has captivated audiences at prestigious [...] her own group, "Nakumba!", and is preparing to release her debut album. In Sophie's own words: “I am a vocalist and performer who feels passionate about exploring the human singing voice and the music that
Expect a very varied, unique jazz program with the best young musicians of the moment. The Erasmus Jazz Prize was introduced by Codarts and the Friends of Codarts Foundation to give young jazz talent a push [...] the direction of the professional circuit. The now prestigious prize turned out to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful young jazz musicians. In 2023 won Kim Kamilla Jäger the Erasmus Jazz
images and sound to simulate a performance on stage. In the lab, stressful performances, auditions or presentations can be practiced in a safe but realistic environment. In short, a valuable new training o [...] Performance Lab, Lorenzo Viotti gave an exclusive, interactive masterclass in Rotterdam's Kunsthal to a group of 200 Codarts students and teachers in which he shared his own experiences with the theme of
Isaiah en Sarah received the prize for their duet MEGASTRUCTURE. The prize, a sum of 100,000 euros and thus the largest dance award for young choreographers of duets, was awarded for the fifth time this [...] of the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC) on June 24. 'MEGASTRUCTURE is a powerful and bold performance,' said the jury report. 'The fantastic use of space and humor make for [...] is surprising and curious is the theatricality of the piece. The confidence and authenticity made it a truly remarkable and courageous performance.' Furthermore, Codarts Dance alumni Borna Babić and Eliana
staff are involved to make this huge event a great success. Think of working as a stand-in, playing for the delegations in the official side event, or simply being a Eurovision fan. Shalisa van der Laan h
repertoire in a formation of their own choice. At the Brand New Jazz Festival these third-year students showcase their work. Where music borders are dissolved, a suprising variety emerges Expect a highly varied [...] Gretchen Parlato, we found a way to arrange some existing tunes and make it our own. Half of the set will be played in a piano vocal duo, with Kasyfi on the piano, and the other half with a wonderful band. 22:30 [...] Expect the unexpected Codarts trains talented jazz musicians to become professionals with a personal style. A style they develop during their studies and which they discover by experimenting, improvising
