in Rotterdam South. Conducting students will lead the rehearsals and performances, after participating in a film music conducting workshop in the months leading up to the project. IFFR 2025 will be held
that is not only extensive, but also controllable, functional and safe for the dancer’s body. During this week, knowledge was shared internationally on how dancers can integrate mobility and stretching [...] lectures and information sessions, attention was given during this week to recognising and preventing REDs, as well as to the importance of [...] for students, teachers and families, contributing to the healthy and sustainable development of young dancers. Read more here about the REDs theme.
On 31 December and 1 January, Sara van Gaans, first-year Bachelor student in Pop Vocals, performed at the New Year’s concert of the Nederlands Blazers [...] composers. This achievement highlights her exceptional musical talent and creative voice at a national level. In her compelling composition Is It Really Too Much To Ask? , Sara reflects on why we sometimes seem to lose sight of what truly matters in the world: peace and love. Congratulations to Sara on these inspiring accomplishments!
musician and pedagogue and brings a broad artistic vision to the programme. Albane Baron strengthens the team as teacher of orchestral repertoire [...] IJlstra creates a strong connection between international practice and day-to-day teaching. Brass and Bass Trombone The brass department also presents itself with an energetic and versatile teaching team [...] to develop their own artistic signature and to shape their musical future. The teaching team is diverse and represented in national and international orchestras. There is
De Buurtpiste . The funding comes from the open call Co-creation and Cultural Participation by the Nationaal Regieorgaan Praktijkgericht Onderzoek SIA and the Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie. The project explores how circus, as an active and participatory art form, can contribute to social cohesion, inclusion, and reciprocity in Rotterdam South. De Buurtpiste is carried out in close collaboration with cultural and social partners, including Circusstad Festival, Theater Babel, and Pameijer. De Buurtpiste is one of seven projects selected nationwide
to connect with the dancers: asking them questions and hearing back from them too. Throughout the weeks, we worked hard with Sander, our wonderful conductor, and built an amazing program [...] . There are no words to describe how special and intimate this is, and I will remain forever stunned. I wish the students of the future an incredible time in this project; hang onto [...] and every breath."
more than 300 guests from the worlds of arts, healthcare, education and research, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration across disciplines. Rather than only speaking about the impact of the [...] performances by students from the Classical Music, Circus Arts, Dance and Music Theatre programmes of Codarts Rotterdam. At the heart of the lecture was the belief that art can play a meaningful role in wellbeing, connection and society. For Codarts, this collaboration reflects a shared vision: where art, health, education and research come together, something
The evening marks the closing of the orchestral season and brings together, for the first time in years, an intensive collaboration between the Dance and Classical Music departments on one [...] for careers in dance productions and ballet accompaniment. The combination of choreography and live orchestral music creates a powerful and rare stage experience. The programme includes works such as Diversion of Angels , Acts of Light and Maple Leaf Rag , featuring music by composers including Norman Dello Joio, Carl Nielsen and Scott Joplin. A tribute to a dance legend
and research collaborations. For now, we want to provide clarity and stability, so everyone knows where they stand.” Educational and [...] Collaborations Codarts, the Willem de Kooning Academy (WdKA), and Erasmus University (EUR) have an established partnership in arts education and research. Joint projects and courses are organised in [...] RASL minor provides an interdisciplinary perspective on education, and research that transcends the boundaries of art and science is encouraged. Next year, RASL will celebrate its 10th anniversary and
by the openness during conversations with students, teachers and staff, and - more importantly - by what they had observed. Circus Arts meets all accreditation standards and criteria, including the [...] of Rotterdam, and on the national and international circus community. The panel praised the safe and supportive environment Codarts provides for students [...] material and support infrastructure for performers. The team is highly qualified, has strong professional networks and experience, and is tremendously
