RIDCC’s Lobke Nabuurs will become co-director of Nederlandse Dansdagen

RIDCC’s business manager Lobke Nabuurs is leaving RIDCC after five wonderful years to take up the position of director at festival The Nederlandse Dansdagen, an opportunity she felt she needed to take at this stage of her career. Lobke has been vital in growing RIDCC into what it is today and beyond. She will be deeply missed and RIDCC wishes her an amazing new step in her career.

Lobke Nabuurs: “With gratitude, I reflect on the growth that RIDCC has experienced. We have established a robust organization, creating a valuable platform for new choreographic talent in collaboration with numerous national and international partners. RIDCC has succeeded in creating opportunities for creators in a respectful and safe manner, securing structural financial support and project funding from new partners, as well as strengthening existing relationships.

My role in this process has been immensely fulfilling, and I have had the privilege of being part of an ambitious and dedicated team with support by the board. I leave with the utmost confidence that my successor will be able to build on this solid foundation and, together with this fantastic team, shape the future of RIDCC.”

Maya Roest & Mischa van Leeuwen: “We want to say goodbye to our dedicated business manager Lobke Nabuurs. Her incredible leadership and dedication over the past 5 years have been instrumental in taking RIDCC to new heights, both nationally and internationally. Her tireless efforts have not only grown RIDCC but also shaped our company culture. We’re grateful for her hard work, expertise, and passion for dance and we’re going to miss your presence dearly. Wishing Lobke Nabuurs all the best in her new role.”

As a result, RIDCC has a vacancy open for a new business manager. They are looking for a business manager on a freelance basis for an average of 1.5 days per week, starting from October 1st, with the prospect of being employed as an employee. 

They are looking for strong leadership; a dedicated, empathetic and strategic colleague who is fluent in both Dutch and English. If you have the skills to further develop the organization, manage and build relationships, both locally, nationally and internationally and you are known in the performing arts sector, preferably the dance sector, then they are looking for you! 

If you recognize yourself in this, and you think the vision and mission of RIDCC suit you then please read the full vacancy here.

Lobke Nabuurs, Image credit RIDCC