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Network of contemporary dance organisations in Europe

Our common mission is strengthening the role of contemporary dance in shaping more diverse, equitable and sustainable models through: Advocacy and research: mediate and create awareness of the specificity of contemporary dance and to strengthen the onward movement of the dance sector on a European level. Capacity building: creating conditions for exchanges and facilitating knowledge sharing. Connecting and collaborating with organisations, other networks and stakeholders to enhance the relevance of diverse dance, audiences and citizens' engagement.
EDN is coordinated and managed by the office team and is governed by its members and the board of directors. Find out more about it here and get in touch!

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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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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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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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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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Moving the New Artist Residency Programme

Dance House Lemesos announces the call for Moving the New artist residency programme. The programme is open to artists or groups of artists from Cyprus or abroad, active in the field of choreography/performance/physical theatre.

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