Today, completely unexpectedly, dance company de Stilte received a negative opinion from the Youth Performing Arts Committee of the Council for Culture. From January 2025, the company will no longer receive a subsidy from the Ministry of OC&W.
Like a thunderclap, the assessment fell on the mat. In 2023, the company had another positive monitor meeting with the Youth Performing Arts Committee in which the company's direction was confirmed. This committee was completely replaced as of January 2024. No contact of any kind took place thereafter.
This assessment threatens de Stilte's existence and deprives the province of North Brabant of a facility for youth dance. Every year, de Stilte reaches 60,000 children across the country with performances and educational projects. The activities benefit, among others, children in a vulnerable position. The collaboration with 250 schools, 60 day-care centres and 40 national venues is coming to an end.
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