The V.S.R. Quintet combines traditional and modern jazz influences while exploring new rhythmic and sonic possibilities. The ensemble’s music reveals influences from artists such as Linda May Han Oh, Ben [...] of the musicians. About the winner, the jury said: “ The winner of this year’s edition, Vishal Singh Rebari with his own V.S.R. Quintet, proved to be a rough diamond that captivated the members of the jury
this year’s theme: mobility and flexibility. Looking back: REDs as the 2025 theme During the IYDHA Week of 2025, the theme was Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). REDs occurs when a dancer’s energy [...] range of movement 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
questions and to navigate the different backgrounds and experiences students bring. “It’s not only about gender; it’s also about equality, and about understanding what you’re doing in music and how you position [...] the space to look at these themes in depth and to connect them to their own musical practice. “That’s something we hadn’t explored in this structured way before,” Jan says. The focus on wider themes fits [...] and identity shape music in practice. They worked with partners such as Culture Connections, Women’s Voices and RASL, alongside several organisations supporting people with a refugee background. Through
strengthen our education and create space 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 [...] cuts in higher education funding are expected, which could put additional pressure on the university’s financial position. Moreover, the needs of students, the professional field and society are evolving
the dance project for people with Parkinson’s. You can call someone a Parkinson’s patient, but the moment they dance, they become one of our dancers. That’s a completely different vocabulary. The ‘makers’ [...] am convinced that it will definitely help some people, without costing much. It’s really there for the taking, and it’s frustrating that this is not happening on a larger scale yet. Just like music in [...] festival or concert and sing, dance, or enjoy the music together. It really doesn’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
and 1 January, Sara van Gaans, first-year Bachelor student in Pop Vocals, performed at the New Year’s concert of the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBE). Her performance marked a special moment in one of
festival. The music for these short films has been specially composed by students from Codarts' Master’s Screening programme, under the guidance of coach Han Otten. The live performances will take place at
together arts and sciences, enabling students to earn both a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences and a university bachelor’s degree simultaneously. Additionally, the RASL minor provides an
of Rotterdam . Using archival footage, the project offers a new view of the city, shaped by Olijhoek’s rhythmic, playful and visual style. The short film will be accompanied live by five jazz students from
to the jazz department Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz at Codarts, shared his enthusiasm about Sun-Mi’s permanent addition to his department: "Sun-Mi is not only an exceptional drummer with a unique voice
