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WADE, an acronym for Wandering Avian Dance Experience, is a diverse and inclusive arts organization c

The company is born out of 10 years of research as Toscana Dance HUB International and is dedicated to upholding and fighting for the inalienable human rights of all women.

24/07/2026

07.23.2026
Our first workshop with Centro Antiviolenza Rimini 🧡

Every woman who joined us touched our hearts. Thank you to everyone who came. We are so grateful to have shared this space with you, and we are excited to see you again tomorrow!

Through movement, music, and art, we created a space for safety, connection, and joy in a world that too often demands silence. We invite you to open your eyes, move, and experience what it feels like to be free from judgment, to take the next step toward freedom.

Two more stops before we head back to NYC, and we could not be more inspired. 💫

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23.07.2026
Il nostro primo workshop con Centro Antiviolenza Rimini 🧡

Ogni donna che si è unita a noi ci ha toccato il cuore. Grazie a tutte coloro che sono venute, siamo così grate di aver condiviso questo spazio con voi e non vediamo l’ora di rivedervi domani!

Attraverso il movimento, la musica e l’arte, abbiamo creato uno spazio di sicurezza, connessione e gioia in un mondo che, troppo spesso, impone il silenzio. Vi invitiamo ad aprire gli occhi e muovere il vostro corpo per sperimentare cosa significhi essere libere dal giudizio e poter fare il prossimo passo verso la libertà.

Abbiamo ancora due appuntamenti prima di tornare a New York e non potremmo essere più ispirate di così. 💫

27/05/2026

THIS SUMMER ‼️

WADE is collaborating with the women’s centers La Nara and Rompi Il Silenzio in Italy.

As a women-led organization working at the intersection of art and social justice, WADE is committed to supporting survivors of gender-based violence through movement, music, and somatic practices. Through workshops and community-centered programming, we aim to create spaces for healing, artistic expression, empowerment, and connection.

We are currently seeking support to help cover travel and living expenses for this important residency!

Your contribution will directly support our ability to bring these programs to women and communities affected by domestic violence, while continuing to expand a global coalition of advocates dedicated to healing, equity, and social change.

**Check out our link in bio for more information on how to support our upcoming program!!

22/04/2026

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Giada Matteini 🥳✨

We can’t be more grateful for everything she does! From sweet gatherings to inspirational galleries Giada deserves all the love
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Join us in celebrating her in the comments below 👇

**photo credit to John Eng

15/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at for unspoken//unbroken 💜🌷

Almost a month ago unspoken//unbroken was presented, creating a space of remembrance, resilience, and community. This multidisciplinary experience was made possible by the incredible WADE community and the hands that helped our “Garden of the Taken” grow. Each paper flower represents a quiet gesture of attention, transforming data into a floral archive that makes the unspoken visible.

We are deeply grateful to for hosting us and to the (NYC Department of Cultural Affairs) for their vital support in bringing this vision to life. To our artists, donors, and every guest who moved alongside us—thank you for helping us illuminate these stories with care and activism.

Together, we share the unspoken and remain unbroken.

13/03/2026

Exciting news: we’re honored to announce that we’ve received a grant from FY2026 Cultural Development Fund (CDF)!! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, and we’re proud to be among the nearly 1,200 groups receiving city support this year thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

This investment in our work will help us bring accessible, affordable cultural programs to our community. Our CDF grant will support our public program that is building on work initiated during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, this March presentation expands the project’s reach through immersive installation, live music, somatic practice, and dialogue.

08/03/2026

UNSPOKEN//UNBROKEN 🌸

As part of unspoken//unbroken, WADE Dance invites you to Making Flowers, Holding Stories — a reflective paper flower workshop led by Giada Matteini.

Through the slow process of folding, cutting, and shaping, we gather to honor lives lost to femicide and reflect on the individuals behind the statistics. Each flower becomes a quiet gesture of attention — holding a story with care.

The flowers made in these workshops will become part of the unspoken//unbroken gallery installation, appearing throughout the space as a collective expression of remembrance and visibility.

This work grows through community. We will continue hosting flower-making gatherings leading up to the gallery, and throughout the exhibition visitors will also be invited to make flowers in the space.

20/01/2026

Reflecting on moments from 2025 🧡
Each moment shared with care, trust, and deep connection.

Pride Residency in June and December
Movement FOR Survivors in Rimini, Italy in July
unspoken//unbroken in October
and 140: Memorial in Bloom in Italy in November

We’re so grateful for every artist, collaborator, and supporter who moved alongside us this year. Your energy, generosity, and presence continue shaping this work and this community.

Stepping into 2026 with open hearts and excitement for what’s ahead ✨
Stay tuned.

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+13472160890

Website

http://www.wadedance.org/

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