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A Dutch Stichting · Founded 2024

Connecting people through movement, culture, and community

A non-profit foundation using dance, coffee and shared spaces to build stronger, more connected communities — designed for measurable social impact.

Community circle in a cultural hub Founded by Riki & Marth
Our story

Dance and coffee as common ground.

Founded by Riki Almouti and Marth Craandijk, Coffee & Dance Foundation believes 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.

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.

What drives us

Mission, vision & values

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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.

What we do

Dance and community as tools for social change.

Every program is built for real, reportable impact — for youth, schools, neighborhoods and cities.

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Dance workshops

Weekly street-dance and breaking sessions for all ages and backgrounds, led by experienced instructors.

Goal · Confidence & connection
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School programs

In-class movement and culture workshops tied to inclusion goals, delivered in classrooms nationwide.

Goal · Inclusion & expression
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Youth initiatives

Programs helping young people aged 12–24 grow, belong and express themselves.

Goal · Belonging & growth
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Community sessions

Open dance and coffee gatherings in neighborhood hubs that reduce isolation and build local ties.

Goal · Reduce isolation
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Municipality projects

City-wide initiatives co-created with local government, with clear, reported impact.

Goal · City-wide impact
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Educational workshops

Learning programs in schools and community hubs, weaving culture and movement into learning.

Goal · Learning & culture
Dance workshop in progress Across 14 cities
Why it matters

Stronger neighborhoods through shared culture.

We work with municipalities, schools, cultural funds and youth organizations to bring movement and connection where they're needed most.

From open community gatherings to school inclusion weeks, our sessions turn shared spaces into places where people from different backgrounds meet, move and belong together.

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Our impact so far

Real change, measured and reported.

We provide yearly impact reports for municipalities and partners — everything needed to justify and renew investment.

12K
Youth reached
480
Workshops delivered
60
Schools involved
14
Cities worked with

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

School DirectorEducation Partner

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

Municipality OfficerCity Partner

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

Workshop ParticipantYouth, 17
Stories from the floor

Moments from our community work.

Dance session Movement during a session Coffee and community Workshop moment Community circle Shared community space
Our partners

Building impact together.

Municipalities, schools and cultural institutions creating measurable change with us.

City CouncilsCultural FundsSchools Community CentersYouth OrganizationsWelfare Partners
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Municipalities

Co-funded programs with clear, reported impact and participant data.

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Schools

Inclusion and culture programs delivered right in the classroom.

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Cultural funds

Transparent reporting built for subsidies and renewals.

Governance & transparency

An accountable foundation.

Stichting Coffee & Dance is a registered Dutch non-profit foundation. We believe accountability is part of impact.

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Board

Riki Almouti — Chair (voorzitter)
Marth Craandijk — Secretary & Treasurer (secretaris / penningmeester)

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Remuneration policy

Board members receive no remuneration for their board work. All funds go directly to our programs and their delivery.

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Reports & policy plan

Our policy plan (beleidsplan) and yearly impact reports are available on request via riki@coffeeanddance.nl.

Get in touch

Partner with us, or join a program.

For schools, municipalities, participants, volunteers and collaboration requests.

Bring our programs to your city, school or community — or reserve a place in an upcoming workshop or community session. We'll confirm by email.

Email
riki@coffeeanddance.nl
Foundation
Stichting Coffee & Dance
Founded by Riki Almouti & Marth Craandijk
Organisation details
Stichting Coffee & Dance — registered Dutch foundation (rechtspersoon)
KVK (Chamber of Commerce): 93872585
RSIN (fiscal number): 866556254
Registered in the Netherlands
Visiting address
Schipluidenlaan 10
1062 HE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Postal address
Herenstraat 32
1506 DL Zaandam, Netherlands

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