#METOO An award winning short dance film. Written and told by victims from all across the world. Their stories are translated into a dance that shows the different phases a victim experiences. A tribute to the powerful movement.

Join our next Short Dance Collective Project!

The Short Dance Collective is the home of captivating short dance films that explore the problems and issues facing society today. Our films use the power of movement and rhythm to bring to life the struggles of individuals and communities, shedding light on important social and mental health issues. Join us as we explore these topics through the lens of dance and movement.

The project fosters a realistic appreciation of the professional working environment, encompassing rehearsal and production processes and creating work with choreographers. The film will be part of many leading film festivals and during the premiere on June 21st you will perform several choreographies, created by the artistic director and guest choreographers.

1st term: September 23rd – December 15th 2024

2nd term: January 7th 2025 – March 30th 2025

3rd term: April 1st 2025 – June 30th 2025

Project:

• film
• choreography based on the film
• choreography guest choreographer

Premiere 1st term: December 14th 2024

→ Fees

Program Fee 1 term: 800, –

Program Fee 2 terms: 1400, –

Full season (3 terms): 1800, –

The Short Dance Collective is a program integrated in our Professional Dance training and Junior Company. It is part time and offers dancers the opportunity to be part of several choreographies as well as have the time to work alongside the rehearsal hours. The rehearsals will be approximately 15 – 18 hours per week.

Structure: Technique class (ballet or contemporary), rehearsal.

To receive full time training, join all the choreographies, get coaching and follow workshops; please join our DiA Junior Company program.

#METOO

An award winning short dance film. Written and told by victims from all across the world. Their stories are translated into a dance that shows the different phases a victim experiences. A tribute to the powerful movement. We created this film to shed light on the widespread issue of sexual assault and abuse. After hearing about the experiences of friends and loved ones, we felt compelled to use our artistic abilities to tell their stories and pay tribute to the #MeToo movement. Through dance and the words of real victims, we hope to raise awareness, spark conversation, and promote healing for survivors. It’s time for us to break the silence. Thank you to everyone who worked on this project and for sharing their stories to spread the message even further.

🏆 FESTIVALS & AWARDS

*Short Film Factory (New York, Boston, New Orleans, Chicago, San Diego en San Francisco) – Award Winner

*Paris Play Film festival (Parijs) – Award Winner Best Dance

*LAFA (Los Angeles) – Award Winner

*Lady Filmmakers Festival (Beverly Hills)

*New Renaissance (Amsterdam) *Experimental Dance Music Film Festival (Toronto)

*Frostbite Indie Fest (Colorado)

⭐ CREW

Director / Artist: Sophie Koster

Choreography: Martine van Santen

Sound Design: Marco Dol

Dancers / Actors: Viviana Pacchin, Beatrice Pellizzato, Vasiliki Kanellopoulou, Melina Chrysanthopoulou, Sofia Zervakou, Katerina Mageraki, Pavlina Kalaitzoglou, Iris Mitreli, Ilaria Rivetti, Sara da Costa Pereira & Julia Chacón.

Thank you for taking the time to watch our film. We hope this film sparks important conversations and promotes healing for survivors of abuse. If you or someone you know has been affected by these issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. 

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NOTE ON OUR FEE POLICY: Dance in Art is an independent dance center that exists in the Netherlands art scene without the support of any public/private funding besides the tuition fees paid by the participants. The prices of the programs are the lowest we can currently offer. All teachers and management staff are paid with low wages to keep the fees contained, and there is a huge amount of enthusiasm, care and dedication that goes in the making of the different programs. Signing the terms and conditions form is binding and the payment cannot be refunded in case of non-participation in the program.