Dancing Stars & Space
Project No.
EE-LV00213
Priority 1. More cooperating cross border regions and development of joint services
Overview
Project partnership:
- Non-profit organization Tartu Dance School (mittetulundusühing Tartu Tantsukool)
- Dance Studio SPACE (SIA Dance studio SPACE)
Duration: 01.09.2026 - 31.08.2028
Total budget: EUR 87,498.00
ERDF contribution: EUR 69,998.40
Contact person: Maarja Pruuli, [email protected]
Project Overview:
Dancing Stars & Space is a cross-border cooperation project that brings together young dancers from Estonia and Latvia. The project creates opportunities for participants to meet, learn from each other and build lasting connections through dance and creative collaboration.
By involving around 100 young dancers from both countries, the project promotes cultural exchange, strengthens mutual trust and encourages active participation in cross-border activities. Dance serves as a common language that helps young people develop communication skills, confidence and international friendships.
Project Objective
The project aims to strengthen communication, mutual trust, cultural exchange and cooperation between Estonian and Latvian youth through dance and joint creative activities.
Key Activities
- Organisation of joint dance workshops for young dancers from Estonia and Latvia.
- Cross-border training and artistic development activities.
- Joint rehearsals and creative collaboration between participants.
- Exchange of experience and learning between dance teachers and young dancers.
- Public performances showcasing the results of cross-border cooperation.
Expected Results:
- Stronger communication and trust between young people from Estonia and Latvia.
- New cross-border friendships and professional contacts among participants.
- Improved dance skills and artistic experience for young dancers.
- Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding between the two countries.
- A stronger foundation for future cooperation between the partner organisations.
Loomise kuupäev: 09.10.2026