As cultural education is marginalised across Europe it is even more important for those who make art - producers and artists - to consider how we embrace young people in our work. Young audiences are curious, demanding and discerning, and the dialogue with them around art and the issues it raises can be hugely fruitful for artists.
Four artists/companies will be invited to participate in a series of events that aim to support them as they reconsider their work for a young audience.
The events include:
Labs:
Four days of talks, discussions and activities for the selected Shape It artists and ten local artists from each partner organisation, focused on discovering the local context for dance for young audiences.
Residency:
Shape It artists will be hosted for a week by one of the partners to consider how their performance can communicate most effectively with a young target audience.
Touring:
The shows will tour in each of the four countries to arts venues, schools & community centres.