“Let’s PASS” is a dynamic and transformative initiative that challenges existing narratives surrounding disabilities in the performing arts. It serves as a rallying cry for change, urging a fresh perspective and greater inclusivity. At its core, the project aims to address the underrepresentation and limited visibility of artists and audiences with cognitive and sensory disabilities within live performances and the broader realm of performing arts.
Key Points
Project Name: “Let’s PASS” (Promoting Accessible Shows)
Objective: To promote accessibility, engagement, and visibility for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities in the performing arts.
Funding: Co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union.
Collaborators:
Lead Coordinator: Fondazione Arturo Toscanini (Italy)
Partner Organizations: ACCAC (Finland), En Dynamei (Greece), Studio Citadela (Czech Republic)
Through innovative strategies, artistic collaborations, and community involvement, “Let’s PASS” seeks to create a more inclusive and vibrant cultural landscape. By dismantling barriers and amplifying voices, it aims to transform the performing arts into an arena where everyone can participate and thrive.
August 6-7th: a two-day full immersion in Tampere (Finland) with the partners of the Let’s PASS – Promoting Accessible Show project, for the first intermediate meeting! The process of co-creating the show continues… through new meetings, discovering new accessible worlds and new experiences.
We are preparing for the 1st intermediate meeting in Tampere (FI) on 6 and 7 August 2024. We will meet live to continue the co-creation of the show and to discuss together everything that emerged in the territorial focus groups… stay tuned
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli is part of the team! She has been selected as the new composer for Let’s PASS project. Get ready to discover the colours of her music! Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli is a classically trained musician. Studying piano first she fell in love with the base at the age of 20 and now she […]
«Starting from the needs of children with the most difficulties and making them into opportunities for all is the starting point for all kinds of change.»
Beatrice Vitali
[from the book “Reading Inclusioni” by Emili and Macchia]