SWEDEN

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PORTUGAL

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IRELAND

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FRANCE

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BULGARIA

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BELGIUM

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ITALY

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FINLAND

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SLOVAKIA

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CATALONIA - SPAIN

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POLAND

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THE NETHERLANDS

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ALBANIA

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CROATIA

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NORTH MACEDONIA

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ROMANIA

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ICELAND

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ESTONIA

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THE CZECH REPUBLIC

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NORWAY

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LITHUANIA

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GERMANY

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SWEDEN 〰️ PORTUGAL 〰️ IRELAND 〰️ FRANCE 〰️ BULGARIA 〰️ BELGIUM 〰️ ITALY 〰️ FINLAND 〰️ SLOVAKIA 〰️ CATALONIA - SPAIN 〰️ POLAND 〰️ THE NETHERLANDS 〰️ ALBANIA 〰️ CROATIA 〰️ NORTH MACEDONIA 〰️ ROMANIA 〰️ ICELAND 〰️ ESTONIA 〰️ THE CZECH REPUBLIC 〰️ NORWAY 〰️ LITHUANIA 〰️ GERMANY 〰️

What it’s all about

The Visiting Artist Programme unites 23 partners from across Europe to enhance artistic development, encourage creative exchange and create valuable networking opportunities.

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The Artists

Over the course of the two-year project, early and mid-career artists will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Europe’s top dance festivals, with access to performances, masterclasses, discussions, and networking sessions.

Meet the artists who have been part of these artistic and creative exchanges.

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The Encounters

The Visiting Artist Programme encounters are hosted by leading contemporary dance festivals across Europe, offering participants dynamic and inspiring programmes that spark creative exchange and artistic development.

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  • These meetings were meaningful, heartwarming and inspiring.

    Previous Participant

  • I really feel that this experience was one of the most inspiring in many years.

    Previous Participant

  • It was very inspiring to get to know artists from all over the world, exchange ideas and perspectives.

    Previous Participant

  • I felt very empowered after the trip, so thank you :)

    Previous Participant

Latest News

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VAP goes to the Biennale de la Danse

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Meet the Partners

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