Join the Advocating for Dance, a three-part webinar series exploring how dance can be positioned within public policy frameworks. Taking place from April 7–11, 2025, this series invites dance artists, administrators, and cultural professionals to share strategies, case studies, and advocacy tools.
By Creatives Unite CommunityDeadline to register: April 3, 2025
Organizer: European Dance Development Network
Who It’s For: Dance professionals, cultural workers, advocates, and policymakers
Register here
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About the Webinar Series
This series brings together international experts to discuss how dance can be translated into policy language, supported through collaborative advocacy, and backed by data to demonstrate its social impact. Each session is moderated by Greta Pieropan, and features prominent voices from across Europe’s dance sector.
Webinar Schedule
- Webinar #1 – Translating Dance: From Artistic Expression to Policy Action
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 12:00–13:00 CET
Explore strategies to communicate dance’s value within policy and advocacy frameworks.
With: Maxime Ollivier and Carlotta Scioldo
- Webinar #2 – Formats of Action: Collaborative Strategies for Dance Advocacy
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 12:00–13:00 CET
Discover tools such as storytelling, community engagement, and cultural activism.
With: Roberto Casarotto and Luísa Saraiva
- Webinar #3 – Data-Driven Advocacy: Showcasing the Impact of Dance
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 12:00–13:00 CET
Learn how to use research, statistics, and case studies to support policy and funding.
With: Amy Fee and Luiza Moroz
Why Attend
Whether you’re an artist, policymaker, or advocate, this series offers practical insights into making dance more visible and valued in cultural policy. Participants will walk away with new tools, perspectives, and contacts to support their advocacy work.
The webinars are free to attend and will be conducted in English
For more information and to register please visit EDN's official website.
