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Contemporary dance worldwide

A European network active globally

We co-create platforms of workshops, trainings and exchanges designed for sector professionals

 

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Insights into complex dynamics of the dance field

Dance, artists, structures, audience & society

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European Dancehouse Network

What does EDN stand for?

Our mission and vision

EDN is a network for trust and cooperation between European dancehouses sharing a common vision regarding the development of dance art across borders.

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EDN news

Equity in Dance

A series of EDN workshops exploring practices of equity in contemporary dance - reports and podcasts are now published.

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International news

International Dance Platforms and Festivals

List of platforms, festivals and other international events.

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EDNext Focus on Equity

Mapping equitable practices in the European contemporary dance sector.

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Publication: Citizens' Engagement

How citizens’ participation in cultural activities enhances civic engagement, democracy and social cohesion: lessons from international research

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Members news

Dance Counts

Dance Ireland with Theatre and Dance NI have launched the Dance Counts Report, a major undertaking of research over the last three years into living and working conditions in the dance sector on the island of Ireland.

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Creative Europe Budget Cuts

EDN joins the Culture Action Europe call on EU member states to reconsider the proposed cuts by 40 million EUR to the Creative Europe budget 2024

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EDNext 2022 - 2024

EDN continues to receive the support of EU network funding for representing dance development organisations in Europe

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Europe Beyond Access

What is the current cultural landscape for European artists, arts professionals and audiences with disabilities in 2023? What recent advances have been made on a national and European basis?

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What Makes You Disabled?

Three video podcasts documenting a 4-day exchange of artistic practices, led by disabled artists collective Al.Di.Qua & hosted by EDN member Lavanderia a Vapore.

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Perform Europe is back!

Discover the latest news about the second edition of the performing arts funding scheme

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SHIFTing towards eco practices

15 European cultural networks to co-develop a bespoke eco-certification for cultural networks, taking into account their specific needs and working methods.

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Environmental Sustainability in Contemporary Dance

The publication provides the context, references and examples of where and how dance intersects with environmental sustainability.

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Culture Moves Europe

The second mobility call for artists and cultural professionals is open.

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The status and working conditions of artists

EU Experts publish recommendations to improve working conditions of artists and cultural and creative professionals

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Report on Artistic Freedom in Europe

Free to Create: Artistic Freedom in Europe examines the challenges European artists and cultural workers face in the practice of their right to freedom of artistic expression.

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