A State of Dance

The 'A State Of Dance' initiative is a focused program of free workshops, performances, and lectures dedicated to disability and inclusion, hosted by the Departments of Early Childhood Education at the Universities of Thessaly and Crete. The action is designed as an experiential inclusive educational process that directly addresses the exclusion and discrimination faced by people with disabilities. By collaborating with students, academics, and educators across both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Programs, the program offers a unique opportunity for the new generation on the fundamental principles of inclusion through the transformative art of dance. 

The kick-off workshop οn 24.10.2025 was initiated with an amazing sharing of Ann Cooper Albright's methodology, featuring an inclusive dance workshop led by Albright herself—a renowned dance scholar, choreographer, Professor and Chair of the Dance Department at Oberlin College in the USA, and author of books including 'Choreographing Difference: The Body and Identity in Contemporary Dance'.

From March 12th to 15th 2026, the project continues with a series of three dance workshops inspired by the creative process of the work 'Hounds of Madness'. Following its premiere at the Archaeological Museum of Thebes—as part of the Ministry of Culture’s 2025 program 'All of Greece One Culture'—the work travels to the University of Thessaly. There will be an open presentation of the workshops on March 15th, from 12:00 to 14:00, at the University’s 'Tholos' building. Co-organized by the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Thessaly."

Action implemented with the support John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation in the framework of "Points of Support", a co-funded programme by 10 public benefit foundations.