The HIBA Art Project is a non-profit cultural initiative which strives to make the art form of dance and movement an integral part of the cultural life of the UAE. It was founded in 2020 by three cultural managers of dance and performing arts Heike Watts (Switzerland), Ines Perreira (Portugal) and Beata Stankevič (Lithuania). The initiative is committed to promote and advocate this art form and aims to bring dance and movement to all ages and social groups of society: children, adults, seniors, dance enthusiasts and professionals, people of determination and others.
Our vision:
HIBA Art Project effectively contributes to the art form of dance and movement becoming an integral part of the cultural landscape of the UAE.
Our mission:
HIBA Art Project feeds to the growth of dance and movement as an art form in the UAE by fostering local talent, presenting artistic work, using dance as a tool for social cohesion and acting as an agent for promotion and advocacy.
Our goals:
- to foster UAE-based dance talent
- to present diverse local and international artistic works
- create a contemporary dance presence
- to establish a consistent program of Theatre for Young Audiences
- to create opportunities for artistic exchange and collaboration
- raise awareness about dance and movement
We aspire to fill in the current gap in access to dance performances and activities in Dubai and
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