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Argentinian Tango

Tango is a partner dance that originated in the 1880s along the River Plate, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay, and soon spread to the rest of the world. Early tango was known as tango criollo (Creole tango). Today, there are many forms of tango extant. Popularly and among tango dancing circles, the authentic tango is considered to be the one closest to the form originally danced in Argentina and Uruguay. On August 31, 2009, UNESCO approved a joint proposal by Argentina and Uruguay to include the tango in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Group course - Beginners Group Course - Intermediate Group Course - Advanced The beginners course gives you a fun and light-hearted introduction to Argentine Tango. Here you learn that it is an improvisation dance in which 'anything is possible', so long as it can be led and followed. You will start with the art of leading and/or following, and you learn a number of basic figures and how to improvise on them. If you have any specific wishes, you can make them known during the first lesson and they will be included in the course as far as possible. The beginners course is perfect for you if you have no experience at all in this type of dance. In seven lessons you will learn the basics of this dance. After completing this course, you can move on to the next level, intermediate. If you feel you have not yet mastered the basics, you can of course register again for the beginners course. Schedule & enrolment Teachers Cinthya Tomino Cinthya was born in Argentina and started dancing tango at the age of 8, competing in youth tournaments in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. She performed in major theatres and was part of Sabor a Tango's cast and was a semi-finalist in the World Tango Championship in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Her international career began in 2012 when she taught in Tokyo and has since taught worldwide. Cynthia enjoys tailoring lessons to each student's needs and interests for an enjoyable learning experience. Jory Boelhouwers Jory started dancing at a young age. He started with break dancing and later got interested in Argentine Tango. In Buenos Aires, he was trained by the best Tango teachers in the world. He also participated in several championships and won a number of awards. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with smooth soles. Please note, do not wear shoes with rubber soles. During the intermediate course the basic figures from the beginners course will be briefly repeated and added to with a new repertoire. More attention will be paid to the music, and you learn the technique of walking. For, as many maestros of the tango say, “If you can walk, you can dance the tango”! If you have any specific wishes, you can make them known during the first lesson and they will be included in the course as far as possible. The intermediate course is perfect for you if you have followed the beginners course at X or have already gained 6-12 months of experience in this dance elsewhere. The content of the course varies per course and can therefore be followed several times. Schedule & enrolment Teachers Cinthya Tomino Cinthya was born in Argentina and started dancing tango at the age of 8, competing in youth tournaments in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. She performed in major theatres and was part of Sabor a Tango's cast and was a semi-finalist in the World Tango Championship in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Her international career began in 2012 when she taught in Tokyo and has since taught worldwide. Cynthia enjoys tailoring lessons to each student's needs and interests for an enjoyable learning experience. Jory Boelhouwers Jory started dancing at a young age. He started with break dancing and later got interested in Argentine Tango. In Buenos Aires, he was trained by the best Tango teachers in the world. He also participated in several championships and won a number of awards. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with smooth soles. Please note, do not wear shoes with rubber soles. The advanced course teaches you new techniques and figures. Of course the repertoire from the previous course is repeated, and participants are encouraged to create their own figures. At this level, musicality, walking and the connection with your partner play a greater role, ensuring that you and your partner become increasingly relaxed and that your dancing improves. If you have any specific wishes, you can make them known during the first lesson and they will be included in the course as far as possible. The advanced course is perfect for you if you have more than a year's experience in this type of dance. The content of the course varies per course and can therefore be followed several times. Schedule & enrolment Teachers Cinthya Tomino Cinthya was born in Argentina and started dancing tango at the age of 8, competing in youth tournaments in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. She performed in major theatres and was part of Sabor a Tango's cast and was a semi-finalist in the World Tango Championship in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Her international career began in 2012 when she taught in Tokyo and has since taught worldwide. Cynthia enjoys tailoring lessons to each student's needs and interests for an enjoyable learning experience. Jory Boelhouwers Jory started dancing at a young age. He started with break dancing and later got interested in Argentine Tango. In Buenos Aires, he was trained by the best Tango teachers in the world. He also participated in several championships and won a number of awards. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with smooth soles. Please note, do not wear shoes with rubber soles.

Modern Dance

Modern dance evolved at the start of the 20th century, when dancers went in search of forms of movement that would allow them to escape the shackles of the classical ballet style. They wanted to liberate their movements, find a way of expressing their feelings in the moves they made. Modern dance developed both in Europe and the United States. Differences in culture, politics and geography led to different styles of modern dance. Modern dance is based on ordinary natural movements, such as walking, running, jumping, falling, turning and rolling. The technique is a continuation of natural body movements and emotions, which are merged to form a flowing dance. Group course – beginners Group course - intermediate Each class begins with a short meditation and relaxation. From there, we slowly start moving around the space to warm up the body. This is done to prepare the mind and body for the physical activities during the class. We will then work on basic exercises and movements that allow the body to move freely during the dance routine we learn in the second part of the class. Throughout each quarter, we will focus on a dance routine/piece that will be performed at the end of the quarter. This performance can either be live or in video form, which you can save as a memory of your time in the class. This class is designed for beginners. You will receive the necessary tools to gradually improve and build upon your modern dance technique. The class focuses on having fun, making connections with new people, and learning new skills and techniques. Schedule & enrolment Teacher Neil Dolan Born in the UK, Neil trained at Laine Theatre Arts. After graduation, he lived in London and performed in British theatre before moving to work for a year in America. During his career Neil has performed throughout Europe in various musicals such as: Show Boat, We Will Rock You, Cabaret and West Side Story. In 2011 he moved to the Netherlands to join the original Dutch cast of Wicked in Scheveningen. For the past 6 years, Neil has been directing and choreographing theatre performances throughout the Netherlands. Neil is very excited to be joining the X team as Modern and Jazz teacher. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information Wear comfortable clothes that allows you to move easily. You won't need shoes as we dance in bare feet or socks. Each class begins with a short meditation and relaxation. From there, we slowly start moving around the space to warm up the body. This is done to prepare the mind and body for the physical activities during the class. We will then work on basic exercises and movements that allow the body to move freely during the dance routine we learn in the second part of the class. As this is an intermediate class we will work at a higher pace, with the aim of improving your basic ability and understanding of modern techniques. Throughout each quarter, we will focus on a dance routine/piece that will be performed at the end of the quarter. This performance can either be live or in video form, which you can save as a memory of your time in the class. This class is designed for people with some dance experience, and has a higher pace than the beginners course. You will receive the necessary tools to gradually improve and build upon your modern dance technique. The class focuses on having fun, making connections with new people, and learning new skills and techniques. Schedule & enrolment Teacher Neil Dolan Born in the UK, Neil trained at Laine Theatre Arts. After graduation, he lived in London and performed in British theatre before moving to work for a year in America. During his career Neil has performed throughout Europe in various musicals such as: Show Boat, We Will Rock You, Cabaret and West Side Story. In 2011 he moved to the Netherlands to join the original Dutch cast of Wicked in Scheveningen. For the past 6 years, Neil has been directing and choreographing theatre performances throughout the Netherlands. Neil is very excited to be joining the X team as Modern and Jazz teacher. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information Wear comfortable clothes that allows you to move easily. You won't need shoes as we dance in bare feet or socks.

Chess

For centuries, chess has been challenging young and old. Magnus Carlsen (28), world champion and one of the youngest grandmasters ever, shows that a new generation has emerged. Chess is a mental exercise; it stimulates and develops the brain. It helps you to think logically, resolve problems, understand your own responsibility. Nowadays, this strategic game takes many forms, such as fast chess and open air chess. Group course – beginners In the Chess course you will learn to recognise and apply tactics and strategies and of course be able to play a game of chess. Each week we will focus on a different theme so that the different aspects of chess can be discussed. You don’t need any specific prior knowledge; you will be put in a group with people of a similar level. The chess lessons are especially intended for students and staff of TU Delft and will be taught by certified chess trainers. Schedule & enrolment Teachers Ahmad Diab Diaz Ahmad has played chess since the age of 15 and has actively been representing the Delft Chess Club in national competitive chess tournaments such as HSB & KSNB since 2019. Since 2018, he has volunteered at local chess clubs, where he regularly coaches and mentors young chess talents on the fundamentals of chess openings, middlegames and endgames. Ahmad loves playing in an aggressive chess style, using opening gambits as his main weapons, and following closely the chess mantras of players such as Bobby Fischer and Paul Morphy. Rates Category 1 - Student Category 2 - TU Delft employee Category 3 - Other You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account. Practical Information

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A key solution to grid congestion

On behalf of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, researchers Kenneth Brunninx and Simon Tindemans are handing over a Position Paper to the Dutch Parliament on 14 November 2024, with a possible solution to the major grid capacity problems that are increasingly cropping up in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is unlikely to meet the 2030 climate targets, and one of the reasons for this is that large industry cannot switch to electricity fast enough, partly because of increasingly frequent problems around grid capacity and grid congestion. In all likelihood, those problems will actually increase this decade before they can decrease, the researchers argue. The solution offered by the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute researchers is the ‘flexible backstop’. With a flexible backstop, the current capacity of the power grid can be used more efficiently without sacrificing safety or reliability. A flexible backstop is a safety mechanism that automatically and quickly reduces the amount of electricity that an electric unit can draw from the grid (an electric charging station or a heat pump) or deliver (a PV installation). It is a small device connected or built into an electrical unit, such as a charging station or heat pump, that ‘communicates’ with the distribution network operator. In case of extreme stress on the network, the network operator sends a signal to the device to limit the amount of power. Germany recently introduced a similar system with electric charging stations. The backstop would be activated only in periods of acute congestion problems and could help prevent the last resort measure, which is cutting off electricity to users. ‘Upgrading the electricity network remains essential, but in practice it will take years. So there is a need for short-term solutions that can be integrated into long-term planning. We, the members of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, call on the government, network operators and regulator to explore the flexible backstop as an additional grid security measure,’ they said. The entire Paper can be read here . Kenneth Brunninx Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Governance and Management, where he uses quantitative models to evaluate energy policy and market design with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions. Simon Tindemans is Associate Professor in the Intelligent Electrical Power Grids group at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research interests include uncertainty and risk management for power grids. TU Delft PowerWeb Institute is a community of researchers who are investigating how to make renewable energy systems reliable, future proof and accessible to everyone.

25 year celebration of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas

On 25 October 2024 we celebrated 25 years of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas. What began as a project to exchange some students in chemical engineering has now grown to a multifaceted and broad academic collaboration which accumulated into 24 joint research projects (>20 M Euro); 16 advanced courses and 15 Doctors with a Dual Degree PhD. Patricia Osseweijer, TU Delft Ambassador Brazil explained, “We are proud to show and reflect on this special day the added value we created resulting from our joint activities. The lessons we learned demonstrate that especially continuity of funds and availability for exchanges has contributed to joint motivation and building trust which created strong relations. This is the foundation for academic creativity and high-level achievements.” The program presented showcases of Dual Degree projects; research activities and education. It discussed the future objectives and new fields of attention and agree on the next steps to maintain and strengthen the foundation of strong relations. Telma Franco, Professor UNICAMP shared that “joint education and research has substantially benefitted the students, we see that back in the jobs they landed in,” while UNICAMP’s Professor Gustavo Paim Valenca confirmed that “we are keen to extend our collaboration to more engineering disciplines to contribute jointly to global challenges” Luuk van der Wielen highlighted that “UNICAMP and TU Delft provide valuable complementary expertise as well as infrastructures to accelerate research and innovation. Especially our joint efforts in public private partnerships brings great assets” To ensure our future activities both University Boards have launched a unique joint program for international academic leadership. This unique 7-month program will accommodate 12 young professors, 6 from each university. The programme began on 4 November 2024 in Delft, The Netherlands.

Christmas lunch

Take part in a festive lunch with MoTiv, TU Delft Studentenraad en TU Delft ESA This holiday season, MoTiv, TU Delft, and the local Delft churches are bringing together homes and students for a special, heartwarming experience, and we would love for you to be part of it! After three successful years, we’re excited to continue this festive tradition, bridging cultures and creating connections. Are you interested in joining a holiday lunch as a guest , along with other international students, in a welcoming Delft-area home? Or perhaps you’d like to open your home as a host , sharing a warm, cultural celebration with students from around the world? This special event will take place from December 23rd to December 31st, between 12:00 and 15:00 . For Guests : If you’d like to participate as a guest, we’ll match you with a local host eager to share their holiday traditions. You’ll enjoy delicious dishes, laughter, and meaningful conversations, creating memories that feel like home, even far from family. Once matched, we’ll connect you with your host so you can coordinate details and meal plans together. Sign up as a guest in this google forms.(https://forms.gle/yLAqE83DcqWGwcKB8) For Hosts : If you’re interested in hosting, this is a wonderful opportunity to welcome students into your home for a memorable meal. By sharing food, stories, and perhaps even a few games, you’ll help make the season brighter for students eager to experience Dutch hospitality and holiday traditions. Sign up as a host in this google forms.( https://forms.gle/bJB5svxJZ1iTSF1c6 ) For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at motiv.connects@gmail.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.motiv.tudelft.nl/christmas-lunch-delft/ . Thank you for making this holiday season unforgettable. We look forward to celebrating with you! Warm regards, MoTiv, TU Delft Student Council, TU Delft ESA - Student Community Team