Stichting SMK

About Stichting SMK

SMK muziek & dans is an organisation for music and dance courses in Kerkrade. It offers individual and group courses, opportunities to play together and talent development.

Music and dance courses

There are courses for different ages and levels, from beginners to students with experience. The programme includes individual and group courses and opportunities to play together.

• Music courses, from classical to pop
• Dance courses and lessons in dance and movement

Talent development

For students with musical ambitions, there are exam programmes, Talentklassen (talent classes) and a programme to prepare for the Rockacademie or a conservatory. Students can perform at its own venues and at venues run by cultural partners.

• Exam programmes
• Talentklassen (talent classes)
• Programme to prepare for the Rockacademie or a conservatory
• Performance opportunities at its own venues and with cultural partners

Education and culture

SMK offers activities in education and in the community. It supports music associations in the Parkstad region and gives their members music lessons.

• After-school MHIDS programme, including pop, dance, wind ensemble and theatre classes
• Support for music associations in the Parkstad region
• Music lessons for members of music associations

Practical information

The main location is at the Verdipassage in Kerkrade. Courses take place at SMK teaching locations, in schools or in the community.

• Main location: Verdipassage 2, 6461 DS Kerkrade
• Administration open Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:00