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 […]
Stretch Sofia 2025: Beyond the stage
After two wonderful editions in London, we’re thrilled to announce that in 2025 we’re heading to Sofia, Bulgaria, for the first edition of Stretch conference & networking event in the EU! We’re teaming up with Studio Karakashyan to expand Stretch beyond borders – and we can’t wait to to take our flagship event to new […]
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 […]
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 […]