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. Milou van Rijn, Merel de Zeeuw and Nina Welters 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;
Milou van Rijn (Board)
Hi dear STUdancers,
My name is Milou (she/he), I am 21 years old and I will be the confidential contact person this year together with Merel and a third STUdancer. I dance in Modern 2 and classical and will also take on the function of secretary. I am currently in my fourth year of studying Educational Sciences, so I have experience with many issues that someone may be struggling with. I really enjoy being able to help people and really listen. Both from my studies and my personal life, I know how important it is to be able to get support from your network and I would like to be there for you. If you have something on your mind, no matter how small or big it is, you can always app, call or talk to me. Together we can move forward.
Love, Milou
M: secretaris@studance.nl
T: +31610377253
Merel de Zeeuw (Advisory Board)
Dear STUdancers!
My name is Merel de Zeeuw, I am 28 years old I dance at streetdance 2 this year. Together with Milou and Nina I am this year’s confidential contact person. Last year I graduated from the social work program and I now enjoy working at a residential facility for people with non congenital brain injury. I have a coaching role here towards the team which allows me to have many confidential conversations about many different topics. Therefore, please feel free to call or email me if there is anything you would like to discuss. Nothing is weird or crazy. There doesn’t have to be a big problem (but may be) or you just need a listening ear, know that everything is okay. I am happy to be there for you because everyone deserves to be seen and heard.
Love, Merel
M: merel.dezeeuw@outlook.com
T: +31611520365
Nina Welters (independent STUdancer)
Dear STUdancers,
My name is Nina Welters (she/them), I am 21 years old and my pronouns are she/them. I study law at UU and am in my third year. This year I am dancing in Hiphop 2. Together with Merel and Milou, I am the third confidential contact person this year. The reason is because I like to offer a listening ear, and I find it important that everyone feels at home in the club; after all, it’s all about dancing and having fun! You may contact me for all kinds of cases, small things, big things and everything in between. I am there for anything you need to get rid of and I am happy to provide a solution if needed.
No problem is too big or small, and you are never alone.
Love, Nina
M: nina.welters@hotmail.com
T: +31619505230