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.

By the Council of Europe

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22 - 25 May 2023

EDN Carte Blanche Artist Exchange: "What Makes You Disabled?"

Exchange of artistic practices from 22 to 25 May 2023.

Registrations are open for a 4-day exchange of artistic practices, led by disabled artists collective Al.Di.Qua and hosted by Lavanderia a Vapore in Collegno (Turin), Italy, from 22 to 25 May 2023.

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27 - 29 April 2023

Aerowaves Spring Forward 2023

Spring Forward Festival 2023 will take place in Dublin, Ireland between 27 – 29 April.

The Festival will take place in Dublin, Ireland between 27 – 29 April with the complete lineup with the Aerowaves' Twenty23 artists.

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15 March 2023 - 15 June 2023

Culture Moves Europe: call for RESIDENCY host

open call for legal entities

Application deadline 15 June 2023

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30 March - 2 April 2023

Czech Dance Platform 2023

Save the date 30.3. - 2.4.

The 29th Czech Dance Platform will take place from 30 March to 2 April 2023.

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Application deadline 15 April 2023

DeVIR CAPa open call for Ukrainian artists

Apply for funded residency in Algarve, Portugal

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17 - 19 May 2023

EDN Atelier: "The Body of Skill and Opportunity: Equity Through Embodied Practices"

Dansateliers and ICK Dans will host an EDN Atelier in connection to the Moving Futures Festival

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9 March - 6 April 2023

la briqueterie Announces the 22nd Biennale de danse du Val-de-Marne

The 22nd edition of the festival will take place from 9 March to 6 April 2023.

The organisers invite you to discover a great diversity of works brought together in three porous and intertwined components: celebration, transmission and imagination.

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EDN Equity Report 2023

Dr Alexandra Baybutt commissioned to report on EDNext 2023 activities.

Mapping equitable practices in European contemporary dance scene.

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30 January 2023

SHIFTing towards eco practices: the European cultural networks take lead

The aim of this process is to co-develop a bespoke eco-certification for cultural networks, taking into account their specific needs and working methods.

Participating 15 European cultural networks aim to get eco-certified by the end of 2023.

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International Dance Platforms and Festivals in 2023 & 2024

What's happening in 2023 and 2024?

What is happening in 2023 & 2024? Platforms, festivals and other international events.

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February - May 2023

EDN Activities in 2023

The European Dancehouse Network presents its activities in 2023.

The European Dancehouse Network continues its EU-funded EDNext 2022-2024 programme with the theme of equity explored through activities co-organised and hosted by EDN members in 2023.

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19 April 2023

Soft Skills in Dance Digital Guidebook & Workshops

Join the Workshops

The next online workshop will take place on 19 April 2023, organised by K3 Tanzplan, Hamburg.

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Culture Moves Europe: call for mobility of ARTISTS

2nd call for groups and individuals

The Creative Europe's new funding scheme supports the mobility of artists, creators and cultural professionals. The second call for individuals & groups is open with a deadline to apply by 31 May 2023.

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EDN news

EDN Carte Blanche Artist Exchange: "What Makes You Disabled?"

22 - 25 May 2023

Exchange of artistic practices from 22 to 25 May 2023.

Registrations are open for a 4-day exchange of artistic practices, led by disabled artists collective Al.Di.Qua and hosted by Lavanderia a Vapore in Collegno (Turin), Italy, from 22 to 25 May 2023.

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EDN Atelier: "The Body of Skill and Opportunity: Equity Through Embodied Practices"

17 - 19 May 2023

Dansateliers and ICK Dans will host an EDN Atelier in connection to the Moving Futures Festival

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EDN Equity Report 2023

Dr Alexandra Baybutt commissioned to report on EDNext 2023 activities.

Mapping equitable practices in European contemporary dance scene.

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SHIFTing towards eco practices: the European cultural networks take lead

30 January 2023

The aim of this process is to co-develop a bespoke eco-certification for cultural networks, taking into account their specific needs and working methods.

Participating 15 European cultural networks aim to get eco-certified by the end of 2023.

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International Dance Platforms and Festivals in 2023 & 2024

What's happening in 2023 and 2024?

What is happening in 2023 & 2024? Platforms, festivals and other international events.

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EDN Activities in 2023

February - May 2023

The European Dancehouse Network presents its activities in 2023.

The European Dancehouse Network continues its EU-funded EDNext 2022-2024 programme with the theme of equity explored through activities co-organised and hosted by EDN members in 2023.

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EDN Campaign 2022 Final Document Released

15 November 2022

Endorsed by all of its 48 members from 28 European countries, the European Dancehose Network releases the EDN Campaign 2022 document.

EDN campaign presents concrete actions and ideas to engage the contemporary dance sector in Europe, its advocates, funders and stakeholders, in a shared movement towards a sustainable future.

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Reports from EDN Activities

Read, listen and watch reports from EDN activities in 2022.

Commissioned researchers and experts reported in great detail on EDN activities. Here you can find all reports of seven EDN activities in 2022.

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EDN partners with Trans Europe Halles

The "Rebuilding to Last" project is focusing on the sustainable future of cultural spaces.

In July 2022 Trans Europe Halles launched “Rebuilding to Last'' project together with twelve diverse organisations from across Europe, including European Dancehouse Network as an associate partner.

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Dansens Hus Oslo Will Host the Next Edition of Ice Hot Platform

14–18 February 2024

Ice Hot will be held in Oslo between 14–18 February 2024.

Seventh edition will continue presenting both emerging and established names of Nordic contemporary dance and choreography.

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Covid-19 impact on EDN members

EDN survey conducted by Fondazione Fitzcarraldo

European Dancehouse Network together with Fondazione Fitzcarraldo present the report with results of "EDN in Times of Covid-19" survey with responses of 38 dance houses from 23 different countries. 

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EDN publishes “Global Dance: EDN’s Work Across Borders” Publication

Fourth publication in 2021

Both full paper and executive summary are available for download.

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Korzo theater and Le Gymnase CDCN are new EDN members

11 July 2022

EDN now with 48 members in 27 European countries.

During the General Assembly held in Barcelona at the end of June 2022, Korzo theater (The Netherlands) and Le Gymnase CDCN were unanimously voted in as new members of the European Dancehouse Network.

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"Fit for the Future" Series of Research Papers

Four publications commissioned by EDN in 2021

In 2021, European Dancehouse Network commisioned partner organizations and researchers to investigate the key trends and relations between dance and well-being, dance and mobility, digital shifts in the dance field before and post-pandemic time, as well as how dance could contribute to EU’s external relations. All papers are available for download.

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EDNext Travel Bursaries

Thanks to the Network strand of the Creative Europe funding, the European Dancehouse Network is able to administer a limited amount of travel bursaries to members and their associates who attend EDN activities.

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Rescue the arts

Plea to national governments

In the face of the crisis, together with IETM, Circostrada, ETC and In Situ, we call on the national governments to take measures to safeguard the long-term viability of the cultural sector.

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EDNext – European Dancehouse Network Granted European Union Funding for Networks

EDN will continue to expand the reach and impact of both its network and activities

European Dancehouse Network is pleased to announce we have been selected for the European Union funding (Network Strand) with the project EDNext 2022-2024. Find a summary of the objectives and the upcoming activities below. This granted funding would not be made possible without the input of our members and their constructive ideas. 

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EDN Board of Directors with New Presidents and Members

EDN members unanimously confirm new presidents and board members

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EDN co-signed the Joint Letter to the EU-US Summit to Support Cultural Relations

15 June 2021

More than 100 organisations have signed the letter, which calls for a reduction of obstacles to obtaining visas and work permits in order to support greater cultural exchange between the EU and US.

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EDN announces new members

30 June 2021

EDN now consists of 47 members from 28 different countries

On Annual General Assembly in June 2021, EDN members have unanimously accepted Lithuanian Dance Information Centre and AREAL | space for choreographic development as new members of our network.

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EDN publishes “Dance and Well-being” Publication

30 June 2021

First in series of publications in 2021

Both full paper and executive summary are available for download.

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EDN publishes “Dance Mobility in Times of Fractures” Publication

Third in series of publications in 2021

Both full paper and executive summary are available for download.

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EDN publishes “Virtualised Dance?” Publication

30 August 2021

Second in series of publications in 2021

Both full paper and executive summary are available for download.

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Members news

Czech Dance Platform 2023

30 March - 2 April 2023

Save the date 30.3. - 2.4.

The 29th Czech Dance Platform will take place from 30 March to 2 April 2023.

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DeVIR CAPa open call for Ukrainian artists

Application deadline 15 April 2023

Apply for funded residency in Algarve, Portugal

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la briqueterie Announces the 22nd Biennale de danse du Val-de-Marne

9 March - 6 April 2023

The 22nd edition of the festival will take place from 9 March to 6 April 2023.

The organisers invite you to discover a great diversity of works brought together in three porous and intertwined components: celebration, transmission and imagination.

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Soft Skills in Dance Digital Guidebook & Workshops

19 April 2023

Join the Workshops

The next online workshop will take place on 19 April 2023, organised by K3 Tanzplan, Hamburg.

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CN D Camping 2023 edition

19 - 30 June 2023

Pantin / Paris / Lyon

Festival and international choreographic platform
workshops / performances / exhibitions / meetings

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Portuguese Platform for Performing Arts 2023

6 - 10 June

Montemor-o-Novo & Lisbon

Check out the full programme and register for the PT.23 hosted by O Espaço do Tempo

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New Baltic Dance 2023

26 April - 14 May 2023

Vilnius, Lithuania

Embracing IN EXPLICABILITY and reflecting contemporary life through embodied emotions and experiences

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Korzo announces CaDance festival in The Hague

From 18 till 29 May, CaDance festival will take place in The Hague where you can discover the latest movement in dance, circus and physical theater.

CaDance is (inter)nationally leading with premieres, tailor-made performances made at the invitation of Korzo's programmers and eye catchers never before seen in The Hague.

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Moving Futures 2023

25 March - 3 June 2023

2023 edition titled "Boundless Dance" will take place from 25 March to 3 June in nine Dutch cities.

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B.Motion Festival 2023

17-20 August 2023

A new edition of the B.Motion Danza, focusing on contemporary dance.

The 2023 edition of the B.Motion Danza, part of the B.Motion festival, will take place from 17 to 20 August 2023 in Bassano del Grappa.

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The New Home for Dance and Choreography in Denmark is Taking Shape

2024

Get a sneak peek at the future house of the EDN member Danshallerne.

The industrial building Kedelhuset with the central location in Copenhagen is about to be transformed into Denmark's national meeting point for dance and choreography.

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Le Gymnase CDCN Announces Le Grand Bain Festival

7-31 March 2023

EDN member Le Gymnase CDCN is one of the organisers and creators of the 2023 edition of the festival, which will take place from 7 to 31 March 2023.

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New Creative & Executive Director at Bora Bora

1 August 2022

EDN member Bora Bora from Denmark has a new theatre director.

Lotte Kofod Ludvigsen took over ther reins from Jesper de Neergaard on 1 August 2022.

 

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News from Dance Gate Lefkosia

1 September 2022

EDN's Cyprus member with new projects.

Dance Gate Lefkosia current and future activities for local and international dance field professionals.

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New Artistic Leader at DansBrabant

2 October 2022

Nienke Rooijakkers will succeed Lisa Reinheimer on 1 November 2022.

EDN member DansBrabant from the Netherlands has a new artistic leader.

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New Director at Maison de la Danse and Biennale de Lyon

EDN member Maison de la Danse from France has a new director.

Tiago Guedes succeeded Dominique Hervieu on 1 September 2022.

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Maison de la Danse Lyon Introducing Transformations Programme

Transformations is a new programme of artists’ residencies run by the Maison de la Danse.

From 10 October 2022, as part of its Off-Site program, the Maison de la Danse is hosting artists exploring movement and the body as a medium for transformations.

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New Director at Dansateliers

13 September 2022

EDN member Dansateliers from the Netherlands has a new director.

Lisa Reinheimer will succeed Kristin de Groot on 14 November 2022.

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Centre National de la Danse Presents an Online Magazine

15 July 2022

First edition already online

EDN member CND – Centre National de la Danse published the first edition of the online CN D Magazine

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International Symposium Dance(s) and Ritual(s)

Symposium at Centre National de la Danse

Due to the health crisis, the symposium is postponed. New dates to come.

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Lokomotiva Presents “Socio-Political Agency of Contemporary Dance“ Project

October 2022 - May 2023

USA-Balkan exchange takes place in 2022 & 2023.

The main aim of the project is to explore contemporary dance at the interface with the political and to raise awareness of the socio-political agency of artists and their practise.

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Empowering Dance - findings

2020

The research revolves around the question if and how the practice of contemporary dance within our own organizations and practices helps people of all ages to acquire and develop soft skills.

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International news

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.

By the Council of Europe

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Aerowaves Spring Forward 2023

27 - 29 April 2023

Spring Forward Festival 2023 will take place in Dublin, Ireland between 27 – 29 April.

The Festival will take place in Dublin, Ireland between 27 – 29 April with the complete lineup with the Aerowaves' Twenty23 artists.

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Culture Moves Europe: call for RESIDENCY host

15 March 2023 - 15 June 2023

open call for legal entities

Application deadline 15 June 2023

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Culture Moves Europe: call for mobility of ARTISTS

2nd call for groups and individuals

The Creative Europe's new funding scheme supports the mobility of artists, creators and cultural professionals. The second call for individuals & groups is open with a deadline to apply by 31 May 2023.

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Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2023

11 May - 3 June 2023

From May 11th to June 3rd, the festival will be held in about 30 locations in Brussels.

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Black British Dance Platform 2023

29 April - 6 May 2023

3 May 2023

In colloboration between Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and FABRIC, the Black British Dance Platform is taking place on 3 May 2023.

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ImPulsTanz 2023

6 July - 6 August 2023

Vienna International Dance Festival

Vienna International Dance Festival is taking place from 6 July to 6 August 2023

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Festival d'Avignon 2023

5 - 25 July 2023

save-the-date

The 77th edition of the Festival d'Avignon will take place from July Wednesday 5 to Thursday 25, 2023.

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Tanz im August 2023

9 - 26 August 2023

Berlin

The 35th International Festival Berlin

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Biennale de la Danse in Lyon 2023

9 - 30 September 2023

save-the-date

The 20th edition of the Biennale de la Danse in Lyon is taking place from 9 to 30 September 2023

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Julidans 2023

2 - 16 July 2023

2 - 16 July in Amsterdam

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Dublin Dance Festival 2023

16 - 28 May 2023

16 - 28 May 2023

Discover the full lineup for Dublin Dance Festival 2023

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IETM plenary meeting 2023 - Aarhus

12 - 15 June 2023

Living on the edge

Join the IETM discussions on ethical and practical role of the performing arts in the face of climate emergency

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Sismògraf Festival 2023

13 - 16 April 2023

Olot, Catalonia

placing value on social and environmental responsibility in performing arts

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Open call Ice Hot Oslo 2024

8 February - 30 March 2023

Open call for Nordic dance artists and companies, and also artists residing in one of these countries.

Submit your application for Ice Hot 2024 between 8 February and 30 March 2023.

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Perform Europe's Documentary Published

20 October 2022

The documentary was shot in June 2022 during the Perform Europe’s Impact Event.

With contributions from 19 Perform Europe's partnerships, consortium and jury members, the consortium consisted of IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts, the European Festivals Association (EFA), Circostrada Network, European Dancehouse Network and IDEA Consult created the Perform Europe’s Documentary, which aims to reflect and unravel the impact that taking part in the Perform Europe pilot had on the partnerships and the communities to which they toured, as well as look behind the scenes at the Perform Europe journey and selection process.

 

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