Contemporary Dance Association Slovenia
Activities
Bringing together dancers, choreographers, educators, critics, and theoreticians of contemporary dance at the national level, the Association's main purpose is active cooperation with the competent Slovenian institutions in the processes of adopting decisions regarding the contemporary dance field. The CDAS also actively supports activities for the development of contemporary dance theory and critique, it organises public lectures, panel discussions, and workshops, cooperates in various events in Slovenia and abroad, and sets up databases. It supports activities for the establishment of suitable educational institutions and other institutional and human infrastructure and facilities for contemporary dance.
Ksenija Hribar Awards
The award honours professionals in the field of contemporary dance in Slovenia whose excellence and innovative work importantly contribute to the quality and development of contemporary dance in Slovenia. The award aims to encourage an overall development of the field of contemporary dance and is conferred on dancers, choreographers, dance pedagogues, critics, producers, light, set, and sound designers.
The award is named after choreographer and dancer Ksenija Hribar, who was the driving force behind the struggle for the institutionalisation and professionalisation of contemporary dance in Slovenia.
Contemporary Dance Network
Contemporary Dance Network, a project of the Contemporary Dance Association Slovenia, involves 41 dance producers and endeavours to increase the quality of professional work in the field of contemporary dance.
The Association is a member of Asociacija, Association of Arts and Culture NGOs and Freelancers.
See also
- Gibanica (Moving Cake) Festival of Slovene Dance
- Asociacija, Association of Arts and Culture NGOs and Freelancers