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 […]
Reflections on Stretch London 2023
On 10 and 11 March, Diagonal Dance premiered Stretch, a networking event open to all in the dance sector, no matter what corner you occupy. Stretch is a selection of conferences, workshops, and performances, all focused on discovering what matters in dance today. I dipped my toes into the panel lineups of Day 2. Let’s […]
5 Actionable Tips to Make the Most of a Performing Arts Conference
What can you expect from Stretch? The first edition of Stretch is in less than a month – and we’ve been working behind the scenes to make everything happen. From production to marketing, our team has been busy making this exciting 2-day event a reality. If you’re also counting down the days until we all […]
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 […]