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!’ In addition [...] 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, my main [...] long 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
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 and said, embedded in the [...] as they see fit without 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 [...] practice for society, a breeding ground for our democracy and the rule of law, where there is room for difference and dialogue on any subject. Purely to learn
it all even more 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 [...] Charlie – previously performed by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. ‘It is a piece that favours my good side’, she says, modestly. ‘There’s a lot of upper-body work and that suits me. I also find the theme [...] a very physical piece, with a high injury risk. After ten minutes we are completely exhausted. We really have to rehearse this as a
Joaquín (Ximo) Clemente Riera on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Ximo was a principal double bass teacher and department representative at Codarts Classical Music. With him, we lose a versatile musician, a passionate teacher, and a highly valued colleague. Ximo stood out for his broad musical interests and his versatility as a double bassist. He felt at home across [...] , in a text aimed at prospective students: "Music, the mirror of your soul. Join a school that offers you the freedom and open-mindedness to
Efe is already a familiar face within the Codarts Jazz community. In recent years, he has regularly been involved with Codarts as a guest teacher, [...] and professional expertise with students. His appointment as a permanent member of the faculty marks a new chapter in this collaboration. Born in Turkey and based in Rotterdam, Efe Erdem has built [...] his work as a trombonist, he is active as a composer, arranger, producer and DJ. From Codarts student to international artist Efe began his classical
Four Codarts students were selected to make up a panel responsible for choosing a conductor to direct an orchestral project at the conservatory. A few weeks ago I spoke with Ruoran [...] it comes to conductors!” Overall, the students, although sharing a general uncertainty of what awaits them as panel-members, demonstrated a keen excitement to find out. Naomi, a Classical Violin Masters [...] important for a conductor, Naomi quoted her father in saying that the orchestra is a plane and the conductor is a pilot: “conductors are there to
Rotterdam (SOR), on 6 March. With this award, SOR aims to provide a financial boost to young, enterprising artists. The award is named after Henri Winkelman (1937-2010), who was a SOR board member for [...] of Codarts (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 [...] and education, involving 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
Last 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 they tell the stories of elderly people with dementia through dance and music. The community project took [...] 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 sector and
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 [...] 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 Salle de Jonge ( [...] celebrated its 29th edition this year. The annual event has grown into a crucial stepping stone for emerging jazz talent, offering a stage for the most promising jazz musicians of today. Inês Kosters and
to people, so entering the neighborhood. Or by making them part of a project, for example by giving people who never go to the theater a role in a play. Asking people to help set up a performance on [...] ’t matter whether it’s a performance of a work by Brahms or a concert by De Toppers: it varies per person. For example, at Codarts we have a Global Musics [...] well-trained therapists. It’s not just about casually rolling out a creative activity for a target group. Often, we already have a clear idea of which intervention can make a difference for whom. Many
