📋 Tender Overview
Grant agreement ID: 101180719
DOI
10.3030/101180719
EC signature date
17 October 2024
Start date
15 September 2025
End date
14 September 2027
Objective
Environmental Turn of Dance: Convergence of Therapeutic Practice, Art Creation with AI and Community Practice (ETD) is a groundbreaking research endeavor poised at the nexus of dance studies, environmental philosophy, and AI technology. The project seeks to investigate how dance can effectively generate awareness of, and proactive responses to, the challenges posed by climate change. Specifically, the research will evaluate existing initiatives, performances, and collaborations that integrate dance and climate change and identify the ways in which dance can contribute to climate change education, advocacy, and the promotion of sustainable practices in Malta.
With urgency stemming from contemporary ecological challenges, ETD aims to redefine the role of dance as a catalyst for ecological consciousness, addressing the why of our environmental crisis in a novel, embodied manner. The current moment demands immediate action in reshaping our relationship with the environment. ETD acknowledges the pressing need to infuse environmental awareness into artistic expression. This urgency aligns with global concerns for climate change and ecological well-being, propelling us to address environmental issues creatively, fostering a sustainable future.
Methodologically, this project seeks to unravel the intricate interplay between dance and the natural environment, shedding light on unexplored dimensions. Moreover, ETD pioneers the integration of AI technology into dance research, emphasizing innovation and collaboration. This approach marries creative artistry with cutting-edge tools, enabling dynamic exploration of ecological themes.
ETD exemplifies my profound interdisciplinary expertise. My recent international projects have skillfully developed intersectional knowledge, bridging dance studies, environmental philosophy, AI technology. Therefore, ETD will build TRIPLE-I dimension (International, Intersectoral and Interdisciplinarity) and integrate diverse expertise.
