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
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
The 2024 winners: Third-year Bachelor of Dance in Education student Anne Hijmissen received a scholarship from the Corrie Hartong Dance Fund / Friends of Codarts Foundation. Bachelor of Dance students [...] students Oriana Mestre Oliveira (3rd year) and Tomas Fidalgo Simões Lucas da Silva (2nd year) received a scholarship from the Kylián Foundation after the performance Talent On The Move in Theater Rotterdam. Bachelor [...] Ethel Desdames (3rd year), Agnese Biavati (2nd year) and Haley Diallo Gabarró (2nd year) received a scholarship from the Corrie Hartong Dance Fund / Friends of Codarts Foundation that same evening.
Department of Chinese Traditional Music, studying both violin and erhu, a Chinese string instrument. My exchange at the Shanghai Conservatory is a very exciting journey so far, both musically and culturally. Attending [...] I also had the opportunity to listen to lectures and have lessons with a famous composer and erhu master Zhu Changyao. I received a lot of valuable feedback on how to play his compositions and to see which [...] master Jin Wei in the northern musical style from the Shaanxi province brought to light how big of a difference there is between the different Chinese musical styles and their playing techniques and musical
and discrimination are unacceptable. The educational climate has changed: we are educating a new generation with a firm focus on paying attention to awareness and encouraging to set one’s own boundaries. [...] enhancement of didactic skills and the promotion of a culture in which everyone dares to speak out and to address one another. Only in this way can we create a safe and inclusive environment where all talents [...] and that we are consciously and continuously working on it. The universities of the arts have done a great deal of work to strengthen the structures that are intended to counteract transgressive behaviour
Rotterdam (SOR). SOR wants to give young enterprising artists a boost through the award. The namesake of the award, Henri Winkelman (1937-2010), was a board member of SOR for many years. The award unites his [...] or after 2012) were able to compete for the award. Candidates were required to submit a comprehensive project plan. A committee formed by Jeroen van Breugel, Katinka van Enkhuizen, Aafke Romeijn (writer [...] convinces with an enthusiastic plan,” according to the committee. “With a line-up of various guest artists, he shows himself to be a connector of Rotterdam’s top talent.” Guus Bok will use his prize to realize
are taking an important step towards a future-proof Codarts. We are a diverse and dynamic institution – and that's our strength. To operate as one, we need to build a strong and safe working culture in which [...] s will change, job descriptions have been revised or certain positions will be discontinued due to a reduction in the number of roles. Individual conversations This week, individual conversations took [...] Executive Board on 31 January 2025. Furthermore, extensive talks were held with the unions to establish a social plan, which was approved by union members on 4 February 2025. Trust, ownership and collaboration
Wellbeing with a focus on Arts for Well-being and Healthy Artists at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication in addition to her professorship at Codarts. Janine Stubbe: “Art can play a powerful [...] each other, and how this combination can make a difference for both individuals and communities. In doing so, I want to underline how essential art is for a healthy and connected society.” The Performing [...] public health. It can evoke emotions, create connection and support disease processes. Rotterdam is a perfect testing ground for this: its diversity, challenges and creativity within the city offer endless