Biankinijeva 5
Zagreb
Croatia
- Arts
The Croatian Institute for Movement and Dance (Hrvatski institut za pokret i ples) was formed initially to serve as an umbrella organization to support and nurture independent initiatives in the field of contemporary dance in Croatia. With the development of opportunities leading to diversification within the contemporary dance scene in Croatia and establishment of several dance organizations the Institute is now focused on 3 core areas of activity which aim to fulfill the ambitious vision for the development of a vibrant contemporary dance scene in Croatia and raise public awareness and interest in support of contemporary dance development in Croatia. The organizational missions sees dance as an integral and contributing player within a more global context of cultural and socio-economic development within Croatia and integrated within an international context.
The main activities and projects serve to fulfill the organizational mission and objectives which aim to foster international collaboration and raise awareness for contemporary dance through: the activities of the contemporary dance festival DANCE WEEK FESTIVAL; providing a home for dance through operating ZAGREB DANCE CENTRE and through promoting dialogue among and with dance across borders and among communities through EU projects, as well as research, publication, informational activities. A major vehicle in the internationalization and connecting Croatian dance community beyond national borders are EU projects that the organization engages in on a regular basis as either coordinator or partner. Current projects are: Beyond Front@Bridging New Territories (Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, UK, Croatia), SPAZIO (Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Croatia), UNLIMITED (Great Britain, Greece, Croatia).
We have extensive experience and knowledge of the contemporary dance scene in Croatia but also within SOuth East and Central Europe and are willing to share our knowledge as well as resources to enhance development of contemporary dance nationally as well as internationally, and will continue to share our knowledge about the network and opportunities within Croatia amongst our partners, as well as continue to enhance and share our knowledge with those we work and also with new partners.
We wish to join the ALF Network to be able to connect to similar minded organizations which will contribute to our ability to achieve our mission, offer opportunities to learn and exchange and also collaborate and thus enrich the development of contemporary dance in Croatia.