B.I.D.E.

Our intention is to create a platform which supports dancers and choreographers to meet each other, exchange and develop material, knowledge and ideas. We offer a place for try-outs, collaborations, laboratories and performances. To create an inspiring and fruitful exchange, we emphasize self-responsibility. Above all, BIDE is set in action, defined and made meaningful by its participants.

• We value giving space for artists with different backgrounds, ages and interests coming together, and various needs and ways of processing given material/ideas.
• We value professionality, education and personal experience. We believe that all of us can learn from each other and there is no necessity for hierarchies in learning/working processes.
• We value curiosity, courage and open-mindedness to bring us further in communication and exchange.
• We value constructive feedback when discussing each others pieces and methods of work.

We believe in uniting forces for strengthening the status of contemporary dance in our society. Together we can make the work more visible and show the value and importance of dance in the times and cultures we are living in.