ORIENTE OCCIDENTE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nORIENTE OCCIDENTE was founded in 1981 and works\nactively to strengthen the role of contemporary dance in Italy. As one of\nEurope\u2019s leading dance festivals it hosts artist residencies, seminars,\nlectures, workshops and exhibitions as well as performances. The programme is\nof the highest quality to promote development, availability and diversity of\ndance for audiences and mass media. They have extensive experience of\ninternational co-commissioning, co-producing and presentation as well as a\nlarge network of partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seven years ago they started the programme DanceAbility with workshops and masterclasses. In 2016 Oriente Occidente took part in its first EU Creative Europe project, Moving Beyond Inclusion, providing training opportunities for disabled artists. Through these activities, a first network between Italian partners that are working in this field have been established. Those practices had a big sustainable impact and amazing feedback and set the solid ground for further actions in the future. The vision from Oriente Occidente was to create a legislative framework, to involve politics and to provide access to training for disabled dancers, a very big chance and a very big change in Italy. They setup a website for dance interaction and inclusion. This website is the first online network of artists, trainers, companies and schools that are working, researching, creating and offering training in the context of inclusion and diversity in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The core partners are supported in the project by a range of associated organisations committed to supporting the project aims and activities, and disseminating its results.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nDigital Studio Talk: Rethinking the stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n