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WHO WE ARE

Principles for Our Foundation

Arts for Change

  • We believe the arts bring us closer to ourselves and each other, serving as a vital tool for coping and caring during crises. 

  • Through artistic expression and experiences, we can foster healing and resilience within our communities.

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Collaboration

  • We believe in the strength of collective action. 

  • Together we are stronger; together we discover new ideas, share skills, and push boundaries, propelling us further than we could go alone.

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Culture of Care

  • We are committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for everyone we engage with. 

  • We recognize that a culture of care is fundamental for fostering trust and collaboration.

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Growth through Conflict

  • We view challenges as opportunities for growth. 

  • By accepting that conflict is inevitable in any collaboration; we embrace it; using it as a means for empowering us to deepen connections and face difficult interactions with kindness.  This allows us to emerge stronger and more united.

 

Embracing Diversity

  • We strive for equity in all our practices, supporting more access and opportunities to the resources people need. 

  • Inclusion is at the heart of our work, as we create spaces where all voices are valued and heard. 

 

Democratic Engagement

  • We believe in the power of democratic processes to shape our artistic initiatives. 

  • By encouraging active participation and co-creation, we invite communities to critically think about how they can influence the cultural landscape and advocate for change.

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Purpose

Dance Beyond Borders adopts an artistic approach to bring people together, celebrating diverse identities and transforming conflict into connection. Through our work, we aim to support individuals in thinking critically and feeling deeply about their experiences.

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We merge the worlds of art and activism, addressing social justice issues that affect our communities. By taking a Somatic Performative Approach, we utilize artistic practice as a method for inquiry and facilitation, embracing collaboration with people from all walks of life and partnering organisations.

Our initiatives draw from various disciplines, including dance, performance studies, and phenomenology, fostering a meaningful dialogue between theory and practice. We create spaces where artistic expression and social engagement converge, promoting dialogue, understanding and connection across diverse communities. 

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Based in Malta, we operate nationally and at a European level to foster cross-border cooperation and solidarity, ensuring that our work resonates beyond borders.

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