Beyond Front@: Bridging Periphery

Beyond Front@ Bridging Periphery is an international project co-funded by the EU’s Creative Europe Culture Programme, aimed at strengthening the contemporary dance sector within the Central European region. The project connects and supports dance artists, cultural managers, festivals, and institutions, fostering cross-border collaboration and sustainable cultural production.The project focuses on three main objectives: 1/ Developing collaborative strategies to enhance regional partnerships; 2/ Strengthening organizational capacities within the dance sector; 3/ Promoting sustainable cultural production through increased visibility and audience engagement.

Building on the results of a previous edition of the Beyond Front@ initiative, this new phase expands partnerships to six countries: Central Europe Dance Theatre (HU), Hrvatski institut za pokret i ples (HR), Stowarzyszenie Krakowski Teatr Tanca (PL), Asociatia Culturala si de Tineret Moira (RO), Bunker, zavod za organizacijo in izvedbo kulturnih prireditev (SI), Vitlycke – Centre for Performing Arts Ekonomisk Förening (SE).

Official website: www.bridgingperiphery.eu/

Project Management by IM industries

Since 2023, IM industries has been responsible for project management on behalf of the Croatian partner, the Croatian Institute for Movement and Dance (HIPP). This role includes coordinating project activities, ensuring compliance with EU funding regulations, and facilitating collaboration between local and international stakeholders,

The project is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, Goverment of the Republic of Croatia Office for Cooperation with NGOs, Ministry of Culture and Media, City of Zagreb and Kultura nova foundation.