Tim has always been deeply connected to music and community. Since their teenage years, they have played in several small bands, finding joy through sound. Their passion for learning and critical thinking has shaped much of their journey—both in and outside of dance. With an insatiable curiosity, they pursued a PhD in (bio)chemical engineering and are now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Antwerp, where their enthusiasm for teaching has earned them the Professor of the Year award, as voted by students. Alongside their academic career, Tim holds a teaching degree and has years of experience in education.

Dance didn’t come easily at first. Tim felt drawn to it but had to work hard to develop the skills they have today. Their first real introduction to social dance was at Gentse Feesten during their early student years. For a while, dance remained an occasional hobby—attending bals and workshops here and there. But in 2016, something clicked. What started as curiosity turned into a full-blown passion, and since then, most of their free time has been spent at classes, social dances, festivals, and workshops. Over time, their interests expanded beyond Balfolk to include salsa, swingrock, blues, and fusion dance.

Tim’s love for teaching naturally found its way into the dance world. In 2019, they began teaching weekly social dance classes at KU Leuven University, and as their passion for movement grew, so did their teaching. In addition to their regular classes, they offer a wide range of workshops—both on technical dance skills and the deeper, more intuitive aspects of connection—tailored to different groups and events. Today, they teach multiple levels of social dance, Balfolk, and Acroyoga at the university sports center, sharing their love for movement, learning, and connection with a diverse and welcoming community.