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Developing Art (DA) is a cultural organisation based in Bucharest, Romania. Since 2017 it has developed a large number of interdisciplinary projects in contemporary dance, mixed media, education and research, and visual arts.
DA’s co-founders and members are active in the contemporary arts scene, working both nationally and internationally. DA’s expertise with creating and successfully implementing publicly funded projects, as well as its members’ experience have led to a natural interest in growing communities and networks around their main artistic priorities.
With projects varying from dance performances to photo exhibitions, from installations to dance therapy workshops and from book launches to artistic residencies, DA acts like an umbrella association and, especially in the last years, has imagined programs that bring together artists from various other disciplines. The organisation aims to develop good practices in the artistic work processes, to merge artistic and non artistic areas, to facilitate and to improve the relation between artists and public and to create programs that involve different communities/audiences.
Through its educational programs, artistic collaborations and interdisciplinary exchanges, DA encourages experimental and courageous approaches, supports research and reflection, contributes to the professional development of artists and, in general, to the visibility of art and culture in national and international contexts.
Mentor in dance and choreography
Andreea Novac is a choreographer and performer based in Bucharest, Romania. Born in 1981, she
graduated Psychology (BA) and Choreography (BA, MA, PhD) at National University of Theatre and Film,
Bucharest. She started making her own work in 2008 and some of her performances were presented in
various national and international contexts. Participates regularly in dance, research, composition, and
improvisation workshops in Europe. Artistic residencies in Great Britain, Estonia, Netherlands, Italy,
Hungary, Luxembourg, France, Ireland and Romania. Received a series of scholarships in Italy and
Germany and several awards for her work/contribution to the development of contemporary dance in
Romania. She is the co - founder of Developing Art Association and worked as an artistic consultant
within National Dance Centre Bucharest, co-curated Bucharest International Dance Film Festival in 2020
and was the artistic director of Caleido Festival in 2020, 2021, 2023. Since 2022 she is an associated
artist at Areal – space for choreographic development. Regularly teaches classes for professional and
amateur dancers and works in theatre and film.
Movement Artist and Dance Therapist. My interests lie at the intersection between art, science, anthropology and therapy
Irina Marinescu fell in love with contemporary dance in 2009. Since then, she has participated in contemporary dance workshops, Feldenkrais, Viewpoints, Axis Syllabus, Das Theater Feedback Method, Contact improvisation, Gaga, dance and film production workshops with Romanian and foreign professionals.
She has worked for The National Dance Center Bucharest and participated at the Cultural Management Academy 2019, is a founder of the UnShame Dance platform, cofounder of the cultural NGO Developing Art and currently she is an independent artist and cultural manager. She wants to offer new perspectives of the world and its stories through various media and languages – be it dance, new media, stand up comedy. Her interests also lie at the intersection between art and therapy, art and science and art and anthropology. She collaborates with artists from various backgrounds to create creative and development contexts where authentic connections, experiment and emotions are the main ingredients.
From 2019 she started doing Stand-up Comedy and from 2022 she has started a long term training specialization on dance-movement-therapy.
Producer
Laura is an independent producer based in Bucharest (RO). She has been working for cultural projects for 10 years, and in the performing arts field since 2016. She has produced and coordinated contemporary dance performances, theatre performances and interdisciplinary projects as well as cultural events, both in the public sector, and in the independent one.
In 2023 she received the award for the contribution brought to the development of the contemporary dance from the National Center for Dance Bucharest.
She is interested in how a performance reflects the society's social constructs and daily life, and she is fond of documentary performances as a way of involving the communities in creative processes. She advocates for better work conditions for the cultural workers and non-hierarchical work dynamics.
Since 2021 she is a member of PAMPA, an international network for producers, agents, and managers in performing arts, based in Europe.
ODH is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded artists and technology specialists who are interested in creative risk-taking and collaborate in an exciting and supportive atmosphere. Together we explore the relationship between dance and technology to kickstart the future of performance.
ODH24 takes place from 27th – 31st May 2024 in central Oulu, Northern Finland. We are currently looking for participants. Applications are welcome from artists, coders, designers, musicians, dancers, etc – who can demonstrate a commitment to collaboration with a focus on integrating the moving body into their practice.
ODH24 is a safe space for exploration. Participants will work together to explore the provided technology within a performance context, guided by experienced mentors. The programme will include a matchmaking event on Thursday the 30th of May, and ends with an informal sharing of ideas on the final day – with a small invited audience.
The idea of the Dance Hack transdisciplinary concept is to work collectively on new ideas, rather than preparing things beforehand. The technological theme of this Hack is yet to be confirmed, so anything could happen. The focus is on the relationship between dance and technology, and the process of integrating the two. Last year, we had sensors, interactive projection and soundscape, live musicians and AI.
ODH24 is part of a larger project realised in partnership with Central Europe Dance Theatre (Hungary) and Developing Art (Romania) and co-funded by the European Union and Oulu Culture Foundation Oulu2026. Oulu Dance Hack 2024 is followed by Dance Hacks in Budapest in November 2024 and Bucharest in April 2025.
Participants will be paid a fee and per diem (also covering time spent travelling)
ODH is committed to environmental sustainability. We will cover the cost of the participants’ slow travel and cannot accept participants who use air travel in relation to participating in ODH24. Accommodation is provided.
As an event providing equal opportunity and accessibility, we welcome applicants with special needs or care responsibilities, and can negotiate resources to support their attendance. The venue for ODH24 is a ground-floor studio that is wheelchair accessible.
The call for participants for ODH24 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied. We have 120 applications to look through and will notify everyone before the end of March.
The call for participants for Budapest Dance Hack will be launched later in 2024.
