Peer to Peer-Academy 8 to 12 May 2023 in Bremen
In cooperation with
TanzNetzDresden and
TanzXchange Münster, the Landesverband freie darstellende Künste Bremen is organizing a Peer to Peer-Academy in 2023. A total of 15 professional artists, academics and people engaged in the field of dance will have the opportunity to exchange ideas for five days. Divided into three groups of 5 people each expertise and professional experience will be shared among the participants. Different aesthetic and professional approaches as well as different working biographies from different cities come together. Participation is rewarded. The Peer to Peer-Academy takes place at the Zentrum für Kunst at the Tabakquartier Bremen.
The exchange involves each participant organizing the procedure of one day and benefiting from the expertise of the other participants on the other four days. In each group, multi-perspective working approaches from the field of dance will be brought together. Participation is possible in full time or in part time.
As a conclusion of the Peer to Peer-Academy, tanz_netzwerk_bremen CONNECTION in cooperation with TanzNetzDresden and TanzXchange Münster will organize an open symposium (May 12 and 13) in Bremen. There will be expert contributions and the results of the Peer to Peer-Academy will be compiled.
Procedure Peer to Peer-Academy
• Each group consists of 5 participants.
• We will provide you with a workroom with a dance floor and sound system, lunch and basic working materials as agreed upon.
• You will work together in your group for five days. At the end of the week you will document the one day you have created independently. We will compile this documentation and publish it online.
• If you come from outside Bremen, we will pay for accommodation and travel expenses.
• For a full time work you will receive a fee of 825,00 € (gross) by invoice, for part time a fee of 412,50 € (gross).
• Participation in the symposium following the Peer to Peer week is highly welcomed.
Participation requirements
• You work professionally in the field of dance with a base in Germany.
• You can be present during the five days, ideally six days including participation at the symposium.
• You are open to engage in a variety of topics and working methods.
• You want to share your skills and knowledge with others in a structured way.
• You will create a documentation that is well prepared and understandable for other participants. You decide on the form of the documentation yourself (text, photos, videos...).
Application
The application process is completed.
A jury, staffed by one member of each of the three participating networks, has decided on the constellation of the three groups.
Supported by Fonds Darstellende Künste with funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media within the program NEUSTART KULTUR and by the Senator for Culture of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.