danceWEB Europe is a non profit association of dance organisations based in
Vienna,
Austria led by "danceWEB/Vienna". Funded under the "Culture 2000 programme of the European Union"[1] in 2002 to 31 May 2005 with a community grant of €900,000[2] and in 2005 up to 31 May 2008 with a community grant of €900,000.[3] to develop
contemporary dance throughout
Europe and to link the international dance scene and education, enhancing dialogue between cultures.[4]
Activities
Scholarships: the scholarship program started in 1996 awarded to 50 dancers each year, the scholarships provide for participation in the
ImPulsTanz Vienna International Dance Festival.
Multimedia: technology and the web are used as a tool to use the mass media. Short documentaries have been produced of contemporary dance performances to reach a broad audience.
Coproduction / Touring: emerging European choreographers and dancers are supported in multinational projects and touring.