Dance for Eco-Anxiety
Hurja Piruetti is participating in a new international project!
Hurja Piruetti is about to embark on a wonderful European collaboration project called D4EA – Dance for Eco-Anxiety, funded by the Creative Europe program. We are implementing the project together with three inspiring European dance organizations:
- Corps et Arts Dance District (CADD), France
- Interdansa, Spain
- Ijshaamanka, Italy
D4EA – Dance for Eco-Anxiety responds to the growing climate anxiety among young Europeans. The project creates space for processing and validating emotions through non-verbal, creative means of expression, dance, and movement.
The project aims to strengthen the expertise of cultural actors, teachers, and institutions.
The project supports our ongoing process of renewing our sustainable development certification and, at the same time, opens up a broader discussion at the European level.
What is D4EA?
D4EA – Dance for Eco-Anxiety responds to the growing prevalence of eco-anxiety among young Europeans by validating their emotions through creative, non-verbal expression. The project empowers cultural operators, educators, and institutions to jointly develop, test, and disseminate an innovative methodology that uses dance and movement to promote emotional resilience, civic participation, and climate awareness. Coordinated by Ijshaamanka (Italy) in collaboration with Corps et Arts Dance District (France), Hurja Piruetti (Finland), and Interdansa (Spain), D4EA follows a structured, cross-sectoral approach lasting 24 months.
The consortium will initially engage in capacity building and co-design (WP3), then pilot the methodology through workshops and dance residencies in all four countries (WP4), and conclude with final deliverables (WP5), which will include public dance performances and transnational discussions.
Partners
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Interdansa (Spain)Interdansa is a dance school based in La Garriga, Spain, offering training courses for students ranging from age 3 to adults. Its international team provides specialized dance programs focused on artistic growth, personal development, and social inclusion. In addition to educational activities, Interdansa carries out impactful projects in support of minority groups, promoting cultural exchange and preparing students for international dance competitions. The organization combines professional training with a strong emphasis on community values, accessibility, and emotional well-being through movement. |
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cAdd (France)A French association with over 25 years of experience in dance education, cultural programming, and artistic creation. Based in Fenouillet and Castelsarrasin, it operates both as a professional dance company and as a center for public arts engagement. With a multicultural and intergenerational approach, it promotes dance as a tool for inclusion and dialogue. The team organizes professional training courses, recreational classes, and cultural outreach programs, and curates an annual season that combines visual and performing arts, exhibitions, workshops, and community events. |
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Jshaamanka (Italy)The ASD Ijshaamanka was founded in 2004 by the will of Monia Mattioli, artistic director trained in Italy and London in classical dance, in the Netherlands at the University of Theater Arts (theaterschool), SNDO Development Department of New Contemporary Dance. |
More information and official page
Official site
Facebook: D4EA-danceforecoanxiety
Instagram: @dance4ecoanxiety
Youtube: @DanceForEcoAnxiety
Funding
Funded by the European Union.
However, the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the grant provider can be held responsible for them.