The rest of the world sent humanitarian aid. But we learned that artists hardly benefit from it. A few phone calls later something magical happened... the collective consciousness that something had to be done. We decided to throw a party, at a party: the Amsterdam Dance Event. Not just any party. We believe in making a difference: Enhancing the viability and visibility of local communities, nudgi
ng the breakdown of socio-cultural boundaries. And fostering cultural inclusion and tolerance. Our events aim to
• Create awareness about the disaster’s impact
• Build bridges between Dutch and Lebanese culture
• Trigger people to party and get out their wallet
The first Dance for Beirut will be held during the ADE on October 24th 2020. Following the recent Corona measures, we can't dance in public. So we will be broadcasting online from the Kromhouthal, and you can dance in private. The money we raise will go towards supporting the performing arts in Beirut, meaning we will invest money, and our time, into Beirut’s cultural infrastructure, productions and programming. Can you help us? Will you join the Dance for Beirut?
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The launch event was supported by:
- Amsterdam Dance Event
- Cello Biënnale Amsterdam
- Classical Music Rave
- Club Guy & Roni
- Grachtenfestival
- MassiveMusic
- Muziekgebouw
- Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds
- Sounds of Change
- SVP Sfeerbeheer
- Wonderfeel
