2024 saw the second edition of Making Dances’ Mat Iech project. The company has developed this awareness-raising programme around its creations, with the aim of bringing culture – and dance in particular – to people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable, or no longer able, to attend cultural venues. In all, eight facilities for children and refugees received ‘Mat Iech’ in 2024. The programme also aimed to empower the children in two key ways: firstly, by encouraging their imagination and personal interpretations during discussions after the show, without imposing a single interpretation of the work; and secondly, by stimulating body confidence and individual expression in inclusive movement workshops adapted to all ages and abilities. This caring environment allowed each child to express themselves freely, to draw inspiration from others and to experience a moment of personal and collective fulfilment.
Mat Iech (2024)
