Big Pulse Dance

We've joined forces to make sure contemporary dance is seen and supported in EU cultural policy. Aerowaves, Dance Festivals Network Europe (along with Big Pulse Dance Alliance) & European Dance Development Network.

As the next EU budget is negotiated, we're calling for sustained public investment in dance.

📣 Add your voice, post your stories, and use to show that dance matters in Europe's cultural future → https://www.bigpulsedance.eu/news/dance-matters-europe/

Photo credit: CARCAÇA by Marco da Silva Ferreira © Cláudia Crespo

We could not have asked for a more beautiful setting for the opening of Big Pulse Reflections, a two-day professional forum focused on the importance of European collaboration for the future of the dance sector.

Thank you to Alessandro Bianchi (President of Teatro Stabile), Lorenza Patriarca (President of the Cultural Commission of the City of Turin), and Anna Cremonini (Artistic Director, Torinodanza Festival for launching this event with such a warm welcome in Museu Nazionale del Risorgimento in the breathtaking and historic city of Turin, Italy.

Looking forward to a rich time of connection and sharing together over these coming two days.

This event is presented by Big Pulse Dance Alliance, and hosted by and

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!

You’re invited to attend Big Pulse Reflections, a two-day professional forum focused on the importance of European collaboration for the future of the dance sector.

Taking place on 23 & 24 October in Turin, Italy during Torinodanza Festival, this encounter will feature a series of insightful talks, engaging panel discussions, and the official launch of the Dance Festivals Network Europe.

The event is co-funded by Creative Europe and promises to be a pivotal gathering for leaders and practitioners in the dance community.

Secure Your Place
With limited spaces available for this sector-wide gathering, we encourage you to BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW and confirm your attendance. Deadline for RSVPs: Wednesday 16 October.

https://www.bigpulsedance.eu/big-pulse-reflections-2024-2/

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BIG Pulse Dance Alliance in Helsinki!
During the five intense days of work, the aspects of the development of the Big Pulse project were addressed, which is evolving into a network by expanding the number of partners and thus its sphere of action.

🟣 An important connection with Marlon Barrios Solano showcased the potential of AI in the world of communication and dance.

🟣 Katarina Lindholm (Zodiak) developed a Toolbox on topics related to sustainability, while Kena Rodriguez Kuhn (Sismograf) shared an important experience of outdoor performances.

🟣 The Dance House in Helsinki, a fascinating complex located within an impressive building that used to house a cable factory, was showcased in detail by manager Mikael Aatonen.

Find out more ⬆️

Bravo to (the newest addition to the Big Pulse Scaling Up Programme) and the full team behind Lapiz Lazuli - what a fantastic summer tour to many European festivals with sold-out performances and standing ovations 👏 we (and audiences!) can’t wait for more!
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