NAME OF THE PROJECT: TANZ DIE TOLERANZ
HOSTING ORGANISATION: Grenzenlos within the MELANGE program.
PERIOD: 01.05.2024 – 31.03.2025 (11 months)
WHERE: Vienna, Austria
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17.01.2024
SHORT DESCRIPTION
With this program, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna provides intercultural and inclusive artistic work that enables new forms of encounters between people. The mission of Tanz die Toleranz is to enable everyone, regardless of talent and experience, age and gender, skin color, religion, ethnicity or social background, to access and participate in art and culture. Dance connects across social, cultural and linguistic barriers. The medium of dance opens up new possibilities for communication and a sense of belonging.
By participating in artistic processes through specially designed projects, participants are given the opportunity to develop their creative and artistic potential. The exploration of choreography, and movement in time and space, serves as an instrument of social inclusion. The intensive exchange in the rehearsal rooms counteracts prejudices and serves as a positive incentive to actively deal with the challenges of current socio-political events, such as increasing migration and refugee movements.
The working methods and concepts of the various projects at the interface between art and social issues are critically examined and reflected upon in a continuous development process. The aim is to create a framework in which the diversity of cultural forms of expression, interaction, mutual support, and opportunities for participation are promoted.
Volunteer profile and selection process
Applicants should be motivated to work and be interested in dance, bringing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, social backgrounds, etc. together through dance. No prior knowledge or skills are required. It will be an advantage if you have basic knowledge of German, English, or Spanish, but it is not a requirement. We especially encourage young people with fewer opportunities to apply to our project!
Application procedure
This European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project in Vienna is coordinated by the Grenzenlos association within the MELANGE program. If you want to submit your candidacy for this project, fill in the Melange application form and send it along with your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to voluntariat@catalunyavoluntaria.cat
Please indicate the name of the ESC project ‘TANZ DIE TOLERANZ’ in the subject line of your email.
Important: Candidates must follow the Melange application procedure and submit the application documents before the submission deadline: 17.01.2024.
For more information, visit www.melange.wien