DanceMap

DanceMap is a pioneering heritage initiative funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union’s funding programme for research and innovation. This ambitious project, which will run for three years from January 2025 to December 2027, operates under the research cluster “Culture, creativity and inclusive society” and aims to develop a cross-sectoral strategy for safeguarding and promoting Europe’s rich dance heritage.

DanceMap is a map both in the geographical sense, showcasing examples of successful dance heritage initiatives all over Europe and making them accessible for a wider global public, and in the sense of a blueprint or roadmap towards effective and sustainable policy solutions at regional, national and European level.

Over the next three years, DanceMap will:

- Map and increase the visibility of existing dance heritage initiatives across Europe, creating a comprehensive directory of archives, collections and knowledge bases;

- Develop an interactive digital platform comprising both a digital workspace for researchers and a curated, public-facing website. The platform will offer a unique insight into the diversity and richness of European dance heritage, making it accessible to and attractive for a global audience;

- Advance a holistic, artist-led approach to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, combining digital tools with practice-based methods;

- Advocate for stronger policy frameworks that recognise and support the preservation and promotion of dance heritage at local, national, and European levels.