Stretch Skopje 2026: On the road to imagine tomorrow’s dance sector
What does the future of dance look like when shaped by community? And how can we cultivate the local dance communities with international connections? This year, we took these questions (and a full programme of activities) to Stretch 2026 in collaboration with Dance Fest Skopje, in North Macedonia. From 23 – 24 April, our signature […]
diagonal dance goes under restructuring
The redirection into a new chapter. A message from Ines and Bernardo, co-founders After five years of hard work, the company we once thought would fill a gap in the market no longer aligns with where we want to be. Due to the growing pressure on small businesses in the arts and culture, the validation […]
Claim tomorrow’s dance sector: Stretch 2024 goes DIY
“The precarity of freelance work, low wages, and unequal distributions of wealth and work raises questions for the sustainability of the Cultural Sector in the longer term. This is particularly relevant for those from lower socio-economic groups who do not have additional financial means to develop and support a career in the sector”. The State […]
A diverse line-up enlightens Stretch London 2023
If you’ve been following our journey, you might remember that we have decided to co-create an event with the dance sector; we asked the community what kind of activities, themes, and resources they would like to see as part of Stretch. Many months (and surveys) later, we started crafting the most exciting chapter of this […]
Let’s Stretch: Building a new community for the dance sector
Stretch, a new community? What does it mean? The dictionary gives us a hint: “be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking”. But how is it going to be related to the concept of community? Stretch is an everyday word for dancers. Without proper stretching, the body can’t […]
Korean Dance is changing and growing
Interview with Jeong Kyu-Yeon about the Korean dance scene and her practice (in Seoul, South Korea) This blog post was initially published in dance art journal and written by our co-founder, Ines Carvalho. Dance reflects contexts. When I first saw the piece 1°C in April this year, I got curious to discover more about how contemporary dance […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Terpsichore Magazine
By Emily May Back in 2016, renowned choreographer Akram Khan responded to concerns within the dance sector about the lack of female choreographers by stating numbers shouldn’t be increased “for the sake of it.” As an aspiring female dance writer at the time, this comment was perplexing. All around me I could see talented female […]
You are now 3 workshops away to improving your dance marketing skills
Join us at Diagonal Lab – a series of online workshops on YouTube dedicated to improving your marketing skills as a dance artist.
How to keep positive mental health as a dance artist
Blog by Bianca Paige Smith October 10th 2020. Today, we celebrate World Mental Health Day and we invited Bianca Paige Smith, a choreographer, writer and meditator based in New Jersey, USA. I’m committed to developing a compassionate and loving relationship with my mental health, no matter what, while carving my journey through life as an […]
Social Media and Arts Marketing – Interview with Rita (The Place)
Arts Marketing & Social Media Management for Dance: Why do we need a marketing strategy? Rita Chowdhury is the Marketing Manager at The Place London, a world-famous hub for Contemporary Dance. During this interview, she tells us a little bit more about her role to promote The Place’s activities while she shares some key tips […]