Current Ground

Hi! We’re five Rotterdam-based makers / creatives who somehow found each other through dance floors, music studios, deep talks and creative chaos. Our worlds include dance sessions, music collaboration, personal deep dives and art and cultural events. Yes, it’s a mix. A good one. We’re creating a nourishing home base where people of color, queer communities, parents, kids and elders can show up exactly as they are Current Ground is our open, social and artistic home base. A place to meet, move, create, share and just be human. Where presence and connection are the foundation. So yeah, consider yourself invited. Stop by. Pull up. Stay tuned. We’ve got gatherings and events coming. ♥️

First we meet each other through sharing cultural dishes and after that we meet each other through movement! Come, let's meet each other in the middle! You can also register via the link in my bio!

Do you also have a graveyard of unfinished projects? You were going to pick up reading, drawing, journaling, writing… Or are you looking for some creative outlet to get out of your head and actually make something? I got you. Welcome to the Creative Portal: a weekly session for everyone who finds themselves stuck on their phone, needing a little push, or just wanting to create without the noise. Come with a project. Start one here. Or just show up, put your phone down, and sit (or lay) with yourself for a while. Read a book, stare at a blank page, finish that drawing you started in 2021. Doesn’t matter. All of it counts. There’s something contagious about being around people who are actually doing their thing. Everyone in their own flow, but somehow in it together. That’s the Creative Portal. My aim with this portal is simple: make space for the magic that’s already in you to actually come out and about. No pressure or end goal, just us creating together in this portal. Bring something with you. Or don’t. We’ll figure it out. 🌀 Thursday April 30th 19:00-22:00 (weekly sessions) 📍 Current Ground 💸 €5,- Includes unlimited tea, snacks and a creative portal freshly opened for you ♥️ Let me know if you want to come

After a beautiful session two weeks ago I’m offering a next session this Sunday with the theme of RESISTANCE. Resistance is an interesting word. It’s the heavy weight that makes us stronger, the ’No’ that protects our rights, but also the wall we build to avoid our own feelings. In this workshop we’re going to move through all these three contexts of the word and maybe more? LET YOUR BODY SPEAK is a guided movement space, an exploration where we dive into different themes and concepts within movement and the connection to our bodies and our being. If you feel like joining this Sunday or in the future, feel free to write me a DM. Last time we were 8 participants and I would like to keep these sessions small and intimate so the spots will be limited. ✨When: Sunday 26th April ✨Time: 11-13 ✨Investment: 5-10 euro pay what you can ✨Location: Current Ground (Westersingel 9B, Rotterdam) Open for all - No proir dance training needed. Just a will to move and explore #movement #movementworkshop #resistance

The Battle season has come with the lovely weather we have been having. More and more battles are popping up, and they are a big part of our current culture. We want to create space and intention surrounding how to participate within this battle culture. Straight after the BLACK BOX project by @leandro_vanenburg we are gonna have a battle practice at Current Ground. For this practice we're joined by our coaches @freddiefreesh , @_wesgood , and @leandro_vanenburg to give everyone feedback in the hope of making these battles more enjoyable or more purposeful for those entering. Sunday 26 April (Kings night, so next day is a holiday 🤗) 19.00 - 23.00 FREE ENTRY ✨✨ Through the wise words from @ktawjoeram , community is made out of everyone contributing or adding their touch. For that purpose we want to ask the community to add their touch to the event. Have you ever wanted to DJ a battle (practice) or try hosting, or being a time keeper. Slide in our DM and we try it out. The intention is to have fun, gain some more experience, and put yourself out there.

Our last circle felt like such a gift. ♥️ There was something so simple and easy yet so deeply sacred about sitting together with a group of mamas, all from different backgrounds. Listening to each other’s stories laughing, crying and recognizing pieces of ourselves in one another. It reminded me how much we need this. This sense of a village. Especially in a world where disconnection has become so normal. I feel so grateful for the trust, for the openness, and for creating this together with @smntha__ ♥️ And it is our big pleasure to invite you to the next one: Sacred Mama Morning ❤️‍🔥 🌹 Friday April 24th 🌹 10:30 – 12:30 🌹 €44 A 2-hour pause to slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself… beyond motherhood. We will provide some gentle movement, a guided visualization and a sharing circle with other mamas who just get it. No pressure. No expectations. Just come as you are. 🌸 You’re also invited to bring something small for the collective altar, something that represents your motherhood journey. Spots are limited to keep it intimate. Type “MAMA” for more info or see my link in bio.

After a full house in Amsterdam, level 2 of the Blackbox Project will be held @current.ground in Rotterdam! Register via the LINK IN MY BIO. Limited spots available to keep the space focused and personal. What is the Blackbox Project? The Blackbox Intensive is more than a workshop. It is an interactive House Dance experience rooted in identity, culture and community. It moves from understanding the dance to understanding yourself within it. These hours are more than learning steps. It is about recognizing who you are as a dancer and shaping your movement with intention. The process is focused on awareness, intention and personal expression. A space to connect, grow and shape your movement from within. In this edition we will explore dance dynamics, revisit the difference between basics and foundation, and play with the elements of musicality to build a deeper relationship with exchanging rhythm and sound. Program: • Introduction (theories for the day) • Warming Up (playtime) • Basics Check • Dance is a Language • Is it really Musicality when? 👉 Limited spots to maintain the quality of the space. Purchase your ticket as soon as possible

Spontaneous offering this Sunday for the ones who feel ✨ 11-12.30 ✨ I’m opening a guided movement space focused on flow, acceptance, release, intuition and connection. Themes I already love to explore in the context of house, but that I feel needs a dedicated time and space. It’s will be an exploration for all of us, for you as much as for myself. If you feel like joining this Sunday or in the future, feel free to write me a DM Investment: 5-10 euro pay what you can 🫂 Open for all - No dance training needed. Photo by the one and only @forsmn ✨

First Intensive of this year and blessed to do it in our own space, Current Ground. Thanks to everyone that came out. We truly appreciate each and everyone of you and it was a pleasure to see ya’ll diving in. Until next time 💚🧡 Freddie & Wes #danceintensive #housedance #movement

Rotterdam, it’s time to go back to the source. This Wednesday, 18th March, we are beyond honored to host a true pioneer of the culture at Current Ground. Conrad Rochester isn’t just a dancer; he is a living bridge to the foundations of the NYC scene—from the Lower East Side to the floors of the Loft and Paradise Garage. The Journey Conrad’s story started at age 9 with the Hustle, evolved through the early B-Boy era, and eventually led him to the forefront of the house movement. Known for his signature handstands, dives, mesmerizing fluidity and free spirit movements, his influence spans decades. You’ve seen him in the cult-classic dance films “Wild Style”, “Maestro”, and “Check Your Body at the Door.” As a co founder of House Dance International (HDI) and The Funk Box NYC, Conrad has dedicated his life to unifying the global dance community. Now, he brings that mastery and spirit to Rotterdam. The Plan: 19:00 – 20:30 | House Dance Workshop 20:30 – 22:00 | Culture Talk: An intimate session on the history of the Loft, the Garage, and the evolution of the global House community. Details ✨When: Wednesday, 18th March ✨Time: 19:00 – 22:00 ✨Where: Current Ground, Rotterdam ✨Registration: DM us to secure your spot ✨Investment: House Dance workshop: 25 euro Talk and session for FREE Don’t miss this rare chance to learn from a master of the craft. Secure your spot in the circle! Sign up through form in the Bio Thankful for @roffa.nu and @creating_new_lines l for the support to make it happen

We’re back, G’s, in a brand new space! Which makes a question feel urgent: what does (a) community(space) actually take? This talk is an invitation to imagine community as a safety net: a space where people don’t just gather, but belong, participate, and hold each other up. Together we’ll explore the conditions that make that possible; shared values, clear guidelines, and the responsibilities we carry with one another to keep a space safe, welcoming, and inspiring. Come bring your perspective, your questions, your lived experience.

We’re still soaking in the opening of Current Ground and the very first edition of Happy Accidents A big, big thank you to all the musicians, dancers, hosts, DJs and everyone who showed up and shared their energy. Your love and energy was felt. ♥️ This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for future gatherings and future Happy Accidents. With love, Current Ground