Community Work in practice

Community Work in Practice – Different Experiences and Perspectives

Friday, 30 October 2026 | 3:30–6:00 PM | Dansens Hus

How can dance create a sense of community, encourage participation, and bring people together? And how is artistic practice shaped when it is developed in collaboration with different people and communities?

The Professional Network for Established Partners in Danseløftet, in collaboration with Dansens Hus, invites you to a seminar exploring community work in the dance field.

Through conversations, practical examples, and diverse artistic perspectives, we aim to create space for reflection and the sharing of experiences related to this type of work.

Hannah Wozene Kvam will host the seminar.

Programme

3:30–3:45 PM | Introduction to Community Work

Hannah Wozene Kvam opens the seminar and introduces different perspectives on community work in the dance field.

3:45–4:15 PM | IN C – Community: Democracy in Artistic Practice

A conversation with Nagelhus Schia Productions about IN C – Community, which, in spring 2026, brought together professional dancers, young talents, and performers from different communities, generations, and dance practices. How can democratic principles and participation shape an artistic process?

4:15–4:30 PM | Questions and Reflections

A conversation with the audience and reflections on different approaches to community work.

4:30–5:15 PM | A Conversation with Lia Rodrigues

Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues shares experiences from her many years of artistic and social work in the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro. The conversation explores the relationship between art, local communities, and collective belonging, and how this work has influenced her artistic practice.

5:15–5:40 PM | Different Perspectives

Short presentations by members of the Professional Network for Danseløftet, featuring Soul Sessions Oslo, TekstLab, Unge Vinger, Nagelhus Schia Productions, and Panta Rei Dance Theatre. Through practical examples, they share experiences of different approaches to community work, participation, and dance.

5:40–6:00 PM | Summary and Closing Conversation

Hannah Wozene Kvam brings together the key themes and invites the audience to take part in a shared conversation about the experiences and perspectives explored during the seminar.

More at Dansens Hus this day

1:00–3:00 PM: Workshop with Lia Rodrigues, presented by Dansens Hus
3:30–6:00 PM: Seminar: Community Work in Practice – Different Experiences and Perspectives
6:00 PM: The bar opens
7:00 PM: Borda – Lia Rodrigues Companhia de Danças

Languages: Norwegian and English

Accessibility: Step-free entrance and accessible toilet.