Visiting Artists reflect on the VAP experience

The Visiting Artist Programme encounters are all about creating moments of connection. They invite curiosity, spark creativity, and bring dance artists together from all kinds of backgrounds to share ideas, experiences and inspiration.

Over the past few months, artists have travelled to festivals across Europe to meet each other, see work, take part in workshops and join conversations with local communities. Each encounter is a chance to step into a new context, discover fresh perspectives and build friendships that last well beyond the festival.

In the videos below, some of the participating artists share what these encounters have meant for them – in their own words. From unexpected insights to joyful connections, their stories give a glimpse into the spirit of the programme and the creative journeys it makes possible.

Agnieszka Sikorska: Dance Week Festival, Croatia – May 2025

Khamlane Halsackda: Dublin Dance Festival, Ireland – May 2025

Azucena Moya: Dublin Dance Festival, Ireland – May 2025

Thank you to all the artists who participated, shared so generously and made these encounters the valuable and rich experiences that they were!