and experiences shape the way they approach music,” Jan explains. A performance where everything came together The week ended with a performance evening where everything came together. The room filled [...] students played music from across the Silk Roads, creating a shared space where different traditions could meet. “You could feel that everyone had a moment to express themselves,” Jan says. “It almost brought [...] isn’t sure yet, Jan looks at the question a student brings. If they feel between musical worlds - rooted in one tradition but curious about others - that’s often a sign this is the right place for them. “Here
business education, serving for many years as a part-time professor at Nyenrode and currently lecturing in the Supervisory Board programme at Erasmus University. “It is a tremendous honour to be able to contribute [...] boards, including those of the Rotterdam Harbour Museum and the Music Education Foundation Zuidplas. As a business economist and organisational consultant, he specialises in financial and strategic matters [...] contribute my knowledge and expertise to such an outstanding institution as Codarts, which has built a remarkable national and international reputation. I look forward to working with the Executive Board and
ready for the 2025-2026 academic year. When the doors opened, we didn't just start a new academic year – we also began a new chapter in the history of this department. The energy, creativity and global outlook [...] We are delighted to have welcomed our first students and to see the journey truly begin. A renewed programme for a globalised music landscape In 2023/2024 an extensive survey of teachers and experts revealed [...] A warm welcome and careful preparation In the months leading up to this new academic year, we connected with our new students through introductory activities, workshops and performances. This gave them
tips on how to maintain a good balance between study and relaxation. The day ended with an information fair. The rest of the week focused on multidisciplinary collaboration on a performance, which they [...] fellow students and staff. The circus location was transformed into a small theater for the occasion. On Friday, the students followed a programme organized by their own study programmes, during which they
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
financial health and adapt more quickly to these changes, a flexible and future-oriented approach is required. Codarts has therefore planned a reorganisation of its management, support services, and operations [...] for innovation, educational expertise and collaboration, it’s essential that we organise Codarts in a different way.” The changes are driven by the challenges Codarts is currently facing. Expenses are exceeding [...] day. We will ensure that these changes are carried out with the utmost care and transparency, with a focus on the well-being of our colleagues.
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
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
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
