Schouwburgplein is the stage for SeptemberCool
On September 17 and 18 Schouwburgplein is transformed into a perfect late summer destination. SeptemberCool offers the Waluw Vintage Market, live music, spoken word, beats, and more. The event presents performances by local rapper Raw Roets, Spoken Beats led by Bianca Sallons, and music by the Koninklijke Rotterdamse Post Harmonie (Royal Rotterdam Post Harmony), Cor […]
Dansweek presents twelve days of top dance in Theater Rotterdam
Rotterdam can be regarded as the international dance city of the Netherlands. Theater Rotterdam presents the highlight of the dance programming: De Dansweek. For 12 days, various performances by international makers and Dutch choreographers can be visited in the entire theater. Dansweek shows a wide range of Dutch and international work. Including the solo performance […]
Devastator opens store and atelier at Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
Arij den Otter and Erik Bosman are the founders of the bespoke one-off label Devastator. They decided to take their sustainable initiative to the next level with a shop and atelier on the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat. Arij (well known in the city because he was the manager at Margreeth Olsthoorn) and Erik (costume designer at Theater […]
Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition searches for talent
In June 2022 talent from all over the world will travel to Rotterdam for the 4th edition of the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC). Registrations for the competition are now open. RIDCC is a unique annual dance festival that brings together new choreographic voices with renowned artistic leaders and programmers, both nationally and internationally. […]
Casablanca is the inspiration for Scapino Ballet
Casablanca ranks as one of the best movies of all time. Choreographer Ed Wubbe uses the story of this movie as a foundation for a new performance by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. Hans Snoek founded Scapino Ballet Rotterdam in 1945. She dreamt of bringing colour back to the cheeks of children after the war. It’s because […]
