Connecting people through movement, culture, and community

A Dutch stichting using dance and shared spaces to build stronger, more connected communities.

Our programs See our impact

Our impact so far

12K

Youth reached

480

Workshops delivered

60

Schools involved

14

Cities

What we do

Dance and community as tools for social change.

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Street dance & breaking

Movement as a language for confidence and connection.

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Youth development

Helping young people grow, belong and express themselves.

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Social inclusion

Bringing together people from different backgrounds.

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Community building

Stronger neighborhoods through shared culture.

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Educational workshops

Learning programs in schools and community hubs.

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City programs

Working with municipalities and cultural funds.

Why it matters

Too many young people grow up feeling isolated or unseen. We use dance and warm, shared spaces — including coffee and community environments — to reduce loneliness, spark creativity, and give people a place to belong. Every program is designed for measurable social impact.

About the foundation

Working with

Municipalities

Schools

Cultural Funds

Community Centers

Youth Organizations

Partner with us

Bring our programs to your city, school or community.

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Our story

Founded by Riki Almouti and Marth Craandijk — using dance and culture as tools for social impact.

Our programs

What drives us

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Mission

Use dance and shared spaces to connect people, support youth and strengthen communities.

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Vision

A society where everyone — regardless of background — has a place to belong and express themselves.

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Values

Inclusion, authenticity, creativity, and measurable social impact.

Dance and coffee as common ground

We believe change starts when people simply come together. By combining the energy of street dance with the warmth of shared community spaces, we create environments where strangers become neighbors and young people find their voice.

Our journey

2021

Foundation created

Riki Almouti and Marth Craandijk establish the stichting.

2022

First workshops

Pilot dance and community sessions launch.

2023

School collaborations

Programs enter classrooms across the country.

2024

Municipality partnerships

Cities co-fund community impact projects.

2025

Growth milestones

12,000+ young people reached across 14 cities.

The founders

The people behind the foundation.

RA

Riki Almouti

Co-founder

Driving force behind the foundation's dance and community programs.

MC

Marth Craandijk

Co-founder

Leads partnerships, education and social-impact strategy.

Programs

Dance, education and community — every program designed for real impact.

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Our programs

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Dance workshops

Goal: confidence & connection. For all ages and backgrounds.

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School programs

Goal: inclusion & expression. In classrooms nationwide.

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Youth initiatives

Goal: belonging & growth. For young people 12–24.

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Community sessions

Goal: reduce isolation. Open neighborhood gatherings.

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Municipality projects

Goal: city-wide impact. Co-created with local government.

Dance Workshops

Target group: youth and mixed-age community members. Activities: weekly street-dance and breaking sessions led by experienced instructors. Results: measurable gains in confidence, social connection and wellbeing.

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School Programs

Target group: primary and secondary schools. Activities: in-class movement and culture workshops tied to inclusion goals. Partners: schools and cultural funds. Results: improved classroom cohesion and participation.

Community Sessions

Target group: neighborhoods experiencing isolation. Activities: open dance and coffee gatherings in community hubs. Partners: municipalities and community centers. Results: stronger local ties and reduced loneliness.

Sign up for a program

Reserve a place in an upcoming workshop or community session. We'll confirm by email.

Our impact

Real change for young people and communities — measured and reported.

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Since we started

12K

Youth reached

480

Workshops delivered

60

Schools involved

14

Cities worked with

Where we create change

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Youth development

Confidence, discipline and a sense of belonging.

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Social inclusion

Connecting people across backgrounds and generations.

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Education

Culture and movement woven into learning.

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Community growth

Healthier, more connected neighborhoods.

Participants reached over time

2021

1,200 participants

First year of pilot workshops.

2022

3,000 participants

Programs expand to new cities.

2023

6,500 participants

School collaborations scale up.

2024

9,400 participants

Municipality partnerships deepen.

2025

12,000 participants

Across 14 cities and 60 schools.

What partners and participants say

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The program gave our students a real sense of belonging — the change in the classroom was visible.

SD

School Director

Education Partner

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A trustworthy partner that delivers measurable social impact for our city.

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Municipality Officer

City Partner

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I found my confidence here. Dance gave me a place where I finally fit in.

WP

Workshop Participant

Youth, 17

Need data for funding or subsidies?

We provide yearly impact reports for municipalities and partners.

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Stories from the floor

Photos, films and moments from our community work.

See the gallery

Inside the Media Hub

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Photo galleries

Documentary photography from workshops and events.

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Video stories

Short films about the people we work with.

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Community highlights

Moments that capture connection and growth.

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Workshop moments

Behind the scenes of our programs.

Share your story

Were you part of a program? We'd love to feature your experience.

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What's coming up

Workshops, school programs and community events.

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Filter by type

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Workshops

Open dance and movement sessions.

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School programs

In-classroom culture programs.

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Community events

Neighborhood gatherings.

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Municipality programs

City-wide initiatives.

Upcoming dates

Wed 11 Mar

Youth Dance Workshop

16:00 · Community hub, Rotterdam

Tue 24 Mar

School Program — Inclusion Week

10:00 · Amsterdam

Sat 18 Apr

Community Coffee & Dance

14:00 · The Hague

Thu 07 May

Municipality Open Session

17:00 · Utrecht

Book a workshop or community visit

Pick a date — we'll confirm availability by email.

Our partners

Municipalities, schools and cultural institutions building impact with us.

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Trusted by

City Councils

Cultural Funds

Schools

Community Centers

Youth Organizations

Welfare Partners

How we collaborate

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Municipalities

Co-funded programs with clear, reported impact.

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Schools

Inclusion and culture programs in the classroom.

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Cultural funds

Transparent reporting built for subsidies.

Built for subsidies and reporting

Every partnership comes with measurable goals, participant data and yearly impact reports — everything municipalities and cultural funds need to justify and renew their investment.

Become a partner

Let's create measurable impact in your city.

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Get in touch

Schools, municipalities, participants, volunteers and collaboration requests.

Who's this for?

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Schools

Bring our programs to your classrooms.

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Municipalities

Co-create community impact projects.

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Participants

Join a workshop or community session.

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Volunteers

Help us run programs and events.

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Collaboration

Cultural and social-impact partnerships.

Send us a message

✉ info@coffeeanddance.nl