The goal of Arts & Dialogue is to stimulate an exchange between cultures, nationalities, and religions. The foundation organizes dialogue events, concerts, and performances and offers a platform for talented artists: choreographers, dancers, theater makers, and musicians

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One of the most-loved small-scale dance studios in Amsterdam, the Belcampo Loft hosts a myriad of classes, workshops and rehearsals. From Ballet to Bellydance and from African to Bollywood, the Loft is the place to train in an intimate setting. Dance artists wishing to rehearse or create get a discounted price, and many lovely choreographies have been made here.

Dancing on the Edge has presented a bi-yearly festival focusing on performing arts, film and installations as well as participation projects in a number of Dutch cities since 2007.  DOTE aarranges performance tours, training programs, workshops, artistic residencies, co-productions, film screenings, gatherings and other activities throughout the year. DOTE works specifically -but not exclusively- with artists from the West Asia (formerly known as the Middle East) and North Africa region and its diaspora. 

The Rise and Fall of the Muffin Empire is a book that should be written, but probably won't, at least not by me. Nevertheless it is worth mentioning that I set up Gary's Muffins in 1993 and it eventually grew to 7 shops then shrunk back to one, which unfortunately died during Covid. About 1000 people worked at Gary's over the years, and many became prominent in different fields such as filmmaking, directing, human rights litigation and more..

Established in 1996, the Henny Jurriens Studio is now recognized as perhaps the most important open dance studio for professional-level dancers in Europe. Aside from the daily classes, the Summer Intensive draws regularly 400 dancers from 40 countries each year. It is a major network center and has built a faitthful community of dance artists.

Cafe Belcampo, situated in De Hallen Amsterdam, opened its doors in 2014. It is the cultural cafe of the Amsterdam Public Library 'OBA DE Hallen' has become 'the living room of the neigborhood' where everyone including  parents with kids, students, expats, tourists and culture mavens feels at home. About 100, mostly cultural, events take place at Belcampo per year.

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Cofounded by Savina Marasi, AmsterDans is the most important dance competitin in the Netherlands in the genres of ballet and contemporary dance. Established in 2016 , it provides an opportunity to dance schools, dance teachers, aspiring choreographers, and talented dancers to come together in an atmosphere of friendly competition in order to learn from and inspire each other. More than 1000 dancers from 100 dance schools and 20 countries have participated

This is my own business from which I consult, give advice, and organzie certain (international) events.So if you hire me, you will get a bill from this organization...