European Dancehouse Network Next: EDNext

Programme(s): Creative Europe Programme (CREA)-undefined

Topic(s): CREA-CULT-2021-NET

Type of action: CREA Lump Sum Grants

Project ID: 101053456

Objective: Through capacity-building, networking, knowledge and skills exchange, research and advocacy activities, EDNext will contribute to the realisation of a more sustainable and inclusive European dance sector that creates positive impact for dance professionals, dance institutions, local communities and audiences, and society more broadly. In particular, EDNext will focus on three specific, interconnected themes: Sustainability, Equity and Well-Being. Project Objectives: • Improving the professional capacity, competences and wellbeing of contemporary dance professionals. • Increasing the organisational capacity, visibility, and leverage of EDN members and other contemporary dance organisations. • Advocating for the significant contribution and role of contemporary dance to society targeting local audiences, artists and dance professionals, cross-sectoral partners and policymakers at national and European level. • Developing new work structures for research, brainstorming, and knowledge-sharing in important thematic areas related to the sector and its societal relevance and responsibilities. Primary Outputs: • 12 Working Group Meetings informing activity development and facilitating exchange of best practices • 9 Training and Knowledge Exchange Cycles (Atelier and Carte Blanche for Artists and Member Staff) and Reports • 3 International Encounter Meetings and Reports • 3 Research Initiatives and Publications (plus two joint papers with European Performing Arts Alliance) • 3 Advocacy Campaigns and Reports • 3 Conferences and Reports Over the course of three years, we expect to directly benefit approximately 3,000 dance professionals, network members and other sectoral and cross-sectoral stakeholders through participation in project activities and to reach and impact close to one million more indirectly through our communication and dissemination channels.