Tanz der Kulturen e.V.
Tanz der Kulturen e.V. is an international team that designs dance educational projects with live music and African traditions. They promote social inclusion, sustainability, and artistic development through workshops, performances, and further education in ritual dance pedagogy.
Company Description: Tanz der Kulturen e.V.
editKey Products and Services
editTanz der Kulturen e.V. is an innovative and international performance, education, and production team that specializes in the design of dance educational and stage projects with live music. The company offers a variety of dance workshops, dance trips, and ritual performances based on African dance and music traditions. Their work includes the conception and implementation of sociocultural educational projects that include people of all ages and sociocultural backgrounds[2][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Tanz der Kulturen e.V. is to integrate indigenous dance principles into modern dance education and to promote a paradigm shift towards dance as an integral part of life and a community-building art form. The company strives to establish dance as a practice that connects people with themselves, others, and the world, moving away from a performance-oriented discipline. Their work is based on the principles of humanistic psychology and indigenous dance forms, aiming to promote artistic expression and the holistic health of individuals[2][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editTanz der Kulturen e.V. is committed to sustainability and social inclusion. Their projects are characterized by a critical awareness of power dynamics and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive society. The company promotes Green Travel, vegetarian catering, and the participation of socially disadvantaged groups. Through their ERASMUS+ project activities, they work on the internationalization of ritual dance education, the digitization of their teaching and learning offerings, and the development of competencies in transcultural contexts[2][3].
Self-Commitment and Further Education
editThe team of Tanz der Kulturen e.V. is committed to continuous self-reflection and further education. They engage in ongoing awareness work and regularly receive coaching and supervision to implement their goals and visions. This process is a central part of their work and contributes to the continuous development and improvement of their methods[2][3].
Institute for Ritual Dance Education
editThe Institute for Ritual Dance Education gGmbH, founded in 2021, is an important part of the company. It specializes in the investigation and networking of scientific and indigenous theories and practices for a cross-cultural dance education. The institute offers a three-year professional training program for Ritual Dance Educators, leading to numerous career opportunities in the fields of dance schools, cultural education, intercultural communication, performance art, and social work[3].
Tanz der Kulturen e.V. is thus a pioneer in the integration of traditional and modern dance forms, with a strong focus on social inclusion, sustainability, and the promotion of artistic and health development of individuals.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://fastercapital.com/de/inhalt/Afrikanischer-Tanz--der-reiche-und-vielfaeltige-Tanz-des-afrikanischen-Kontinents.html
- 2 - https://afrikanischer-tanz.de/de/verein-tanz-der-kulturen/
- 3 - https://afrikanischer-tanz.de/de/wer-wir-sind-tanz-der-kulturen/
- 4 - https://la-kossa.de
- 5 - https://m.diplom.de/document/220965