Join EDN’s Online Conference on Dance and Wellbeing

The artform of dance is a cultural practice that embodies the movement and transformation of our societies today.

Dance is increasingly recognised for its contribution to wellbeing and social cohesion. How can we ensure that the principles of care and wellbeing are embedded within the dance sector itself?

This conference invites sector representatives, artists, administrators, public funders, and decision makers to explore how support structures can nurture both the societal impact of dance, and the wellbeing of those who sustain it.

The event will offer an engaging programme of participatory movement practices, conversation sessions, keynotes, and the presentation of EDN’s new research publication by Monica Gillette Practices of Care and Wellbeing in Contemporary Dance: Evidence from the Field.

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation. The event is free of charge. Registrations are open!

Learn more about what we are advocating for

EDN's Tactics for Care campaign highlights the intersection of dance and wellbeing and calls for policy changes that recognize and support dance's contributions to societal development.

As the EU-funded network of dance development organisations, EDN advocates for improved working conditions for dance artists and other professionals, dedicated dance infrastructure, and sustainable funding mechanisms that rightfully reflect the public and societal value of the professional dance ecosystem.

EDN's 2024 programme, research and publication are brought to you with the support of the European Union's Creative Europe programme as part of the EU-funded project 101053456 EDNext.