STUdance aims to be a safe and accessible place for everyone. In order to maintain a positive atmosphere within the association there are three confidential contact persons. Lisa van Dijk, Mia Valentic and Ella van den Oever are our confidential contact persons within STUdance.
We are the contact persons if you want to discuss something in confidence and investigate the next steps if you have experienced something unpleasant. Think of sexual harassment, racism, bullying, physical or mental abuse or assault. It could be anything. We are always open to talk and want to help you further. At any time you can approach (one of) us for a talk or advice. As a confidential contact person we have a reporting duty to the board. This is completely anonymous.
What do we do in this meeting?
-We explain what you can and may expect from us;
-Your story is central;
-We listen to you;
-We take you seriously;
-We give you information; where necessary and desired;
-We treat the information confidentially;
Lisa van Dijk (Board)
Hi everyone! I’m Lisa (she/her), 24 years old, and I’m studying Information Science at Utrecht University. In my free time, I love making music, reading a good book, or hitting the dance floor—dancing is truly a passion of mine! This year, I’m dancing in the Hip-Hop 3 and Modern 3 groups.
In addition, this year I’m not only the confidential advisor but also the External Affairs Officer on the board. I think it’s important that everyone feels welcome and safe. So if something’s bothering you or you just need a listening ear: know that you can always come to me.
M: commissarisextern@studance.nl
T: +31640266566
Mia Valentic (Advisory Board)
Hi! I’m Mia (she/her), 24 years old, and I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Art, Market, and Connoisseurship at VU Amsterdam. I’m currently dancing in Jazz 3. This is already my fifth (!) year at STUdance, and I’ve had so much fun within this wonderful club over the years. That’s why I think it’s so important that safety is guaranteed and that everyone feels welcome at STUdance. Know that there’s always a space to talk!
M: miavalentic01@gmail.com
T: +31681629587
Ella van den Oever (independent STUdancer)
Hey! My name is Ella (she/her), I am 21 years old and I am a third year student Psychology & Psychobiology at the UvA. Even though my studies are in Amsterdam, I am living my student life in Utrecht: I’m working at the Beatrix Theater, I am a member of U.S.V. TwintigTwintig and I am a third year dancer at STUdance. Currently I’m dancing in street 3 for the second year in a row, but I also had a great first year dancing in Modern 1. I am my best self in the late afternoon with my friends sharing delicious food and a good conversation.
As independent confidential adviser I would like for everyone to experience the same open and safe feeling I felt at STUdance the past years. Feel free to contact me whenever you like, no reason is too small or too complicated. If needed we can decide the next step together. But you are also more than welcome to reach out to me if you just want to share something or if you are interested in the good conversation mentioned above.
Feel comfortable to come over for an introductory chitchat the next time you see me!
Love, Ella
M: ella.petronella@outlook.com
T: +31638683033