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Hiphophuis has been the centre for meeting and development for young creative and artistic communities for over 20 years, for whom hip hop is a unifying factor. With our pioneering approach - involving hip hop disciplines and communities in current and inspiring themes - our activities stimulate the development of skills, knowledge, awareness, and prosperity for all involved. From mentorship to partnership: Equipped with a hip hop mindset, these creatives then take on various positions within and outside our organization such as dancer, organizer, opinion leader, artist, teacher, and contribute to both the evolutions and revolutions within our cultural sector. A sector where hip hop is becoming increasingly important as a driver of innovation, not only for what you create, but also for the creation process and how it interacts with the audience. From mentorship to partnership.

 

Our team:


Floor
Joey Mabulu (floor staff), Suze van Zijl (production class program),  Kanvie Winter (floor staff), Marissa Hooplot (floor staff)

 


Finance
Michael Bouterse (financial controller),  Carlo Alberto Sancimino  (administrative assistant),
Virgil Ormskerk (advisor business management)

 


Managing board
Aruna Vermeulen (co-founder & managing director)


Program
Hassani le Couvreur (Dans Programmer)

HR
Danielle Arons (HR)


Marketing communications
Wilson Almeida Duarte (video content creator), Aïda Sium (Head of Marketing & Development), Kelly Bigirindavyi (Producer)

 

 

 

 

Arts

Being unique is powerful. Expressing yourself is essential. Hip-hop offers the tools for you to find your strengths, to express who you are. It teaches you the importance of authenticity and never to copy. In our classes and events, we support those who show themselves and we encourage those who need an extra push.

 

Culture

Hip-hop is not only about moves, music, style and expressions. Hip-hop comes with its own way of thinking, behaving and living that is reflected in everything you do. The culture and history of hip-hop have an inseparable connection to social issues and society. It is important to educate and share knowledge about this. To better understand the culture, but also your own identity. We partner with cultural leaders and ambassadors for programs that matter.

 

Community

In a powerful community, you take care of each other, you have each other’s ‘back’ and you motivate each other. Our mission is to uplift everyone in our community. And by doing that well, our influence extends beyond our own walls. We inspire each other and others to follow your own rules. Build your own empire. Create your own news. And by doing things successfully in our own way, we also inspire others to follow suit. 

 

Check out the various programs and collaborations with which we carry out our vision below.

 

Deejaying Courses

Want to learn how to play some tunes at parties, mix trick or scratch for MCs? Then follow one of the 8-week deejaying courses.
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This Place We Rule

In collaboration with emerging director Amy Todorovska, Elejandro Martinez, also known as Father from the House of Vineyard, guides you on a visual exploration through the vibrant core of the ballroom community. This short film, titled 'This Place We Rule', is a collaborative project with Hiphophuis.
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Dancing on the Shoulders of Giants

In the fiftieth birth year of hip-hop, we present 'Dancing on the Shoulders of Giants', a documentary that explores the connection between 150 years of Keti Koti - the emancipation of slavery in Suriname - and the birth of hip-hop, a century later.
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Powertalk Rich Medina & Greg Tate (US)

A conversation between Greg Tate & Rich Medina on how to build a durable practice in HipHop culture.
Powertalk

Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop

Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop From August 11th to August 26th, the Ferro Gashouder in Rotterdam was buzzing with excitement. Why? Because Hip-Hop turned 50, and it was time to celebrate! T…
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Celebrating 25 Years of Notorious IBE!

Celebrating 25 Years of Notorious IBE! In August we've just wrapped up the 25th edition of the Notorious IBE in Heerlen, and boy, was it a party! Did you know that our director, Aruna Vermeulen, has b…
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Beyond Battles: The Notorious IBE X Hiphophuis

Beyond Battles: The Notorious IBE X Hiphophuis It's no secret that hip-hop is a global movement, and this year Next Level took that notion even further. With partners like the U.S. Department of State…
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Hiphophuis X FamilieFest celebrates Free Heri Heri for All @ Het Nieuwe Café

Hiphophuis X FamilieFest celebrates Free Heri Heri for All @ Het Nieuwe Café On June 30, 2023, Hiphophuis and Nieuwe Instituut brought an explosive mix of culture, history and good food. The special e…
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Make A Scene '23

Make A Scene '23 What happens when you blend the energy of HipHop, the power of dance, and the warmth of community? Well, you get Make A Scene 2023. This year, the success of Make A Scene 2023 wasn't …
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Hiphophuis x Vincent Op Vrijdag: Family Remix

We gathered all the fam for an evening filled with dance, in-depth talks and art around the theme family remix
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Make A Scene '22

Back with a Bang! After two years of no Make A Scene, the June 25th '22 edition was Xtra Large. A meeting of various scenes on a completely different frequency.
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