and long-term help. There is also a need for resources for which various collection campaigns have been set up. Codarts supports the initiatives by: Support actions A benefit evening organised by students [...] Giro 555 collection box. There is a QR code on posters in our buildings that allows you to donate easily. https://giro555aardbeving.digicollect.nl/codarts-rotterdam Are you a student or staff member and have
spend the research funding on RASL activities, the establishment of a new research lab at Het Nederlands Danstheater and the preparation of a new research application. [...] the field of practice-oriented research within the performing arts in these turbulent times. This is a challenge, because the pandemic is putting practice-oriented research under pressure. Current research
Gavin-Viano. While he described Codarts as a "dope, highly urgent place", a large white ball featuring circus students Malte Gerhardt and Benedikt Löffler provided a striking preview of their later performance [...] mentioned above in mind, she invited the audience to imagine what it would have been like if they had had a passion for circus, dance or music at another time. And what the world looked like back then. She also [...] of art and expression to life. The dancers returned in the performance THEY, by Silke Kloostermann, a Bachelor of Dance in Education programme graduate. Her performance combined dance and spoken word and
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
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
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
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
Each year, the week highlights a specific health theme within dance. In 2026, the focus is on mobility and flexibility. Within the dance world, flexibility is often seen as an important quality, but mobility [...] mobility goes beyond mere suppleness. It is about developing a range of movement that is not only extensive, but also controllable, functional and safe for the dancer’s body. During this week, knowledge [...] shared internationally on how dancers can integrate mobility and stretching into their training in a responsible way. Codarts also dedicated attention to this, including activities and workshops organised
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.
