ATELIER «LËTZ DANCE 2»
25 APRIL 2026
ErwuesseBildung, 5 av. Marie-Thérèse, Luxembourg
MARIAM DAVTYAN & NAREK MINASSIAN
In cooperation with ACAT LUXEMBOURG & LuxEUREKA
Supported by ŒUVRE NATIONALE
CONTEXT & RATIONALE
Under the theme of Trauma, Historical Memory, and Dialogue, this dance workshop is a core
component of the cultural and educational program in Luxembourg (April 2026), co-organised
by ACAT Luxembourg and LuxEureka, supported by Œuvre Nationale, dedicated to the themes
of collective memory and inclusive dialogue.
Dance is deployed here as a universal, embodied language – a non-verbal form of witness,
healing, and encounter. Participants from diverse cultural and national backgrounds engage
with difficult historical themes through movement, shared rhythm, and collective creation,
building bridges across memory and identity.
WORKSHOP AIM & OBJECTIVES
Overall Aim
To create an inclusive, hybrid dance piece that symbolically represents unity, coexistence, and
shared humanity – using movement as an instrument of dialogue, remembrance, and reflection.
Specific Objectives
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Bring together 10–15 participants of diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds
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Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for cultural exchange through dance
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Explore national dance forms and movement vocabularies contributed by participants
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Collaboratively develop a hybrid choreography integrating multiple cultural traditions
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Incorporate live national musical instruments, eschewing digital playback
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Analyse poetry and literary texts and translate their imagery into movement
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Present a short final performance for an invited audience
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Invite passive observers – artists, students, cultural workers – to witness and engage with
the creative process
PARTICIPANTS & TARGET GROUPS
Active Participants
10-15 dancers, movement practitioners, and interested individuals of mixed nationalities and
backgrounds. No strict professional training is required; the workshop operates on an inclusive
and a participatory model welcoming all levels of experience.
Passive Participants / Observers
Artists, students, cultural workers, and general audience members are invited to observe
rehearsal sessions, engage in facilitated discussions, and witness the final presentation. Their
presence enriches the dialogue and extends the work beyond its active participants.
Audience (Final Presentation)
A small invited audience drawn from program participants, partner organizations, and the
cultural community of Luxembourg.