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Bureau Ritter is an international, non-profit cultural organization that develops innovative strategies and funding programs for art, culture, and education. With a focus on dance, it promotes diversity, dialogue, and social change through creative projects and sustainable initiatives.
About Bureau Ritter
editBureau Ritter is an international, non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the development of innovative cultural policy strategies and sustainable funding programs for art, culture, and education. Since its founding in 2011, Bureau Ritter has launched numerous successful initiatives that strengthen artists, ensembles, and production structures.
Key Products and Services
editBureau Ritter offers a variety of funding programs aimed at supporting artistic and structural development in the field of dance. A notable example is the funding program "Next Steps," which supports professional Hessian dance creators. In addition, Bureau Ritter is significantly involved in the initiative "Dance On," which promotes dancers over 40 years old and makes a powerful artistic statement against age discrimination.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Bureau Ritter is to bring about positive social change through the promotion of art and culture. The organization advocates for a respectful attitude towards aging in the arts and promotes the creative use of experience and lived knowledge. Bureau Ritter stands for diversity, dialogue, and community, viewing dance as an essential part of social life that connects people regardless of their background and social status.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editBureau Ritter is strongly committed to the sustainable promotion of dance in Germany. The organization is part of the "INITIATIVE TANZ," which aims to strengthen project funding from states, municipalities, and the federal government through targeted federal funding. This initiative focuses on creating spaces for dance, improving the social situation of dance creators, and promoting dance productions for a diverse audience. A particular emphasis is placed on strengthening ballet, dance theater, and contemporary ensembles, as well as promoting dance for young audiences.
Projects and Collaborations
editBureau Ritter works closely with various partners, including the Crespo Foundation, to realize pioneering cultural and dance projects. These projects address socially relevant topics and serve as models. The organization is also the carrier of the funding fund TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund, which enables long-term collaborations and innovative development concepts in the field of dance.
Engagement in Cultural Policy
editBureau Ritter is active in cultural policy work and participates in debate formats such as "DenkArt" of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The organization also runs the podcast series "Dance Meets Politics," in which experts from politics, dance, and cultural funding discuss the future of dance weekly.
With its comprehensive commitment and innovative approaches, Bureau Ritter makes a significant contribution to the promotion of the art form of dance and the strengthening of cultural diversity in Germany.