#DanceAndWellBeing Campaign
#DanceAndWellBeing campaign was iniated by EDN to highlight the essential role of dance in our societies and in maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing.
With weekly online dance classes led by EDN members associated artists we opened the space to everyone, not just dancers. Participation on dance classes via Zoom was free of charge and no prior dancing skills were required. Dance classes took place from November 2020 to February 2021.
The campaign ended with a publication of the Dance and Wellbeing research paper, exploring how dance organizations impact and develop artistic practices by increasing individual and relational well-being, vehiculating values related to solidarity, cohesion and equity, while promoting intercultural dialogue.
In 2019, World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe published the study What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review. A key conclusion of the report analysing the evidence from over 900 global publications was that engaging with the arts can be beneficial for both mental and physical health.
In 2022 Culture Action Europe showcased the findings of over 300 scientific studies and 500+ projects in their CultureForHealth Report that shows art and culture’s contribution to health and wellbeing.
The weekly online dance classes were attended by over 600 participants of all ages and from all over Europe. The classes were conducted by EDN members' associated artists, sharing their artistic practices in an online space. We thank all the artists and dancers for coming together to share and support each other through difficult times.
November 2020
Nov 5th, 2020 at 18:00 CET
Ilaria Marcolin (CSC Bassano del Grappa)
Nov 12th, 2020 at 18:00 CET
Joseph Hernandez (Hellerau)
Nov 19th, 2020 at 18:00 CET
Claudia Adragna (Lavanderia a Vapore)
Nov 23rd, 2020 at 18:00 CET
Nataša Živković (Kino Šiška)
December 2020
Dec 3rd at 18:00 CET
Caroline Beach (Hellerau)
Dec 11st at 18:00 CET
Hilde Ingeborg Sandvold (Dansehallerne)
Dec 18th at 18:00 CET
Aifric Ni Chaoimh (Trois C-L)
Dec 23rd at 19:00 CET
Sarah Blanc (The Place)
Dec 31st at 18:00 CET
Connor Schumacher (Dansateliers)
January 2021
Jan 7th at 18:00 CET
Lisa Mariani (Lavanderia a Vapore)
Jan 14th at 18:00 CET
Cindy Hammer (Hellerau)
Jan 21st at 18:00 CET
Aleksandar Georgiev (Lokomotiva)
Jan 28th at 18:00 CET
Kerstin Kussmaul (K3 / Tanzplan)
February 2021
Feb 3rd at 18:00 CET
Elisa d'Amico & Francesco Dalmasso (Lavanderia a Vapore)
Feb 11th at 19:00 CET
Keren Rosenberg (Dansmakers / ICK Artist Space)
Feb 18th at 18:00 CET
Elena Sgarbossa (CSC Bassano del Grappa)
Feb 25th at 18:00 CET
Wanjiru Kamuyu (CND Paris)