meet our
team
a strong fundamental of connection and communication
Hi Ravers,
Surpriseee! Amsterdam Ravers Academy is not only Soof. Let me take you into our story..
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It’s wild to think back to those early days in 2015, dancing solo with no real connection to a community yet. That changed quickly, thanks to the first interactions I had with dancers on social media — which led to our very first meetup. That moment lit the spark that’s been burning ever since.
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Over the years, I’ve met some truly amazing people who have become the heart of ARA. They’ve helped shape this journey, and now form the strong foundation of our academy. I’m so excited to finally introduce them to you.
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Little by little, I’ve been letting go of doing everything alone. We now collaborate on so many parts of AR, ARA and AR Fusion, from behind-the-scenes planning to building our vision for the future. As the community keeps growing, I’m grateful to have a team that shares the responsibility and the joy. A community growing like this is not for one person to carry. This no longer feels like a solo mission, it feels like family.​​​
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These aren’t just talented individuals. They’re people with huge hearts, a shared love for the community, and a clear, united vision. Our communication is honest, strong, and lasting. They have my full trust and they are my best support in this exciting journey.
soof
verweij
Hi guys!​
I’m Britt. My journey within Amsterdam Ravers began in 2021 when I joined my first Amsterdam Ravers meetup in Utrecht. That moment changed everything... I fell in love with the energy, the people, and the purpose of the community.
Since then, it has brought me so much that I honestly can’t imagine my life without it.
For me, it’s all about capturing the authentic beauty of individuality while showing how powerful we become when we move together as one community.
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At Amsterdam Ravers Academy, I’m responsible for the visuals and graphic design within ARA.
Together with Soof, I work with passion and dedication to bring her vision for the academy to life.​​
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Right now, we are working on many things within ARA and are committed to building the community. We even have our own international event, Amsterdam Ravers Fusion, an event where you can connect with others and where everyone who comes is open to that experience connecting on another level.
britt
verstappen
Hi gorgeous dancers!
I'm Femke, Chief Hug Officer and fellow-organizer of AR Fusion.
How I got here? When the world was in lockdown, I started with Shuffle Dance.
All alone (on TikTok :)). Then Amsterdam Ravers popped up.
I was scared for my first meetup, but you welcomed me with open arms. Since then I experienced the warmth of the AR family.
A few years later I kinda screwed up my knee and only dance on good days. But: I'm still here. With my Rave family.
And I love to use my marketing skills and creativity to create the best experience for you at AR Fusion.
femke
bakker
Hi Ravers, my name is Théo.
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I joined the Ravers community in 2019 after meeting Soof. A moment that truly became a turning point for me.
I was relieved and excited to find others who share the same love for music, artists, and dance. For the first time, I felt a real sense of belonging.
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Since then, being part of this community has become an integral part of my life. What means the most to me are the friendships I’ve built along the way.
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At ARA, I’m part of the Amsterdam Ravers Fusion team, where I mainly support logistics and partnerships.
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I look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops, meetups or next year’s event.
