The project “Diversity in Stories and Songs: A Creative Journey with Children” aims to raise awareness among children aged 6 to 12 about the theme of diversity through the collaborative creation of a book and a song, alongside singer George Philippart and author Monique Philippart. This book will include three short stories developed during workshops in which the children will actively participate in crafting the narratives and creating the illustrations. In parallel, they will contribute to writing the lyrics of a song, which will then be recorded in a studio.

In a context where issues such as discrimination, stereotypes, and social inequalities are ever-present, this project seeks to encourage children to recognize and appreciate differences in a positive way. It promotes the understanding of concepts such as empathy, respect, and acceptance of others while providing them with a creative framework to express these values.

The Whisper of Roses project aimed to create a 20-minute multidisciplinary performance in the stunning gardens of Ansembourg Castle, featuring 4 dancers, 1 acrobat and 2 musicians. This performance was part of the European Heritage Days in Luxembourg. Beyond the creation of the performance, the project sought to provide a space for young movers and those interested in storytelling through dance, fostering creativity and exploration of new environments.

It offered music students and young dancers valuable hands-on experience in a professional artistic production, helping them develop new skills and techniques while immersing themselves in a unique setting. Participants drew inspiration from nature and the historic surroundings, experiencing the beauty of the gardens while engaging in self-connection, expression, and meditation.

The FLUENCY project, led by choreographers Nora Noush and Alicia Cano, offered an immersive space combining Hip Hop dance, visual arts, and acrobatics. Through participatory workshops, young participants explored their creativity, gaining confidence and skills. The final event blended an exhibition, performances, and a DJ set, transforming a neutral space into a hub for artistic exchange.

“The FLUENCY project has evolved our structure and concept by enriching our artistic approach through interdisciplinarity, strengthening our community engagement via participatory workshops, and showcasing immersive and collaborative creations. It has enabled us to develop new skills in project management and performance production while increasing our visibility and involvement in the artistic and educational community.” (Nora Noush)

“_First A/V” is an educational and collaborative project introducing the creation of a digital, interactive, and immersive audio-visual performance. A guide and “Blurb,” an all-purpose tool containing everything needed for a mobile immersive installation, immerse a classroom simultaneously into the worlds of live video generation and music production. “_First A/V” makes the creative process accessible and understandable, enabling students to freely express themselves afterwards. Each student sees their personal touch take shape. In a commitment to inclusion and sustainability, “Blurb” serves as an example to younger generations that it’s possible to achieve a lot with very little.

With this project, artists Zohra Mrad and Damiano Picci aim to transform how art and technology are perceived and integrated into the educational curriculum. By offering a more interactive and immersive approach, the project leaders hope to spark greater interest in these fields among children, while emphasizing the importance of creativity and innovation in their learning process.

As part of weekly dance classes, two dance ensembles from Trisomie 21 asbl Luxembourg, in collaboration with dance educator Sandra Beck, are developing a multidisciplinary performance for World Down Syndrome Day in 2025.

This performance will reflect a journey through shared images and “portraits” of the various dancers, emerging from a participatory process. During a painting workshop, the participants will create images and paintings that represent how they see themselves or how they would like to see themselves. These artworks will then be brought to life through dance and presented as part of the performance, accompanied by original music and sound recordings in which the dancers share something about themselves.

The team will ensure that the wishes of each individual are respected, and each dancer will be supported according to their abilities, so that everyone has the opportunity to express something about themselves (through movement) in the way they choose.

The “Arts & Potager” project is entering its second edition. Launched in 2022 by Canopée asbl, this project consists of a program aimed at introducing creative, gardening, and culinary practices to the childcare centers in the Pfaffenthal neighborhood, as well as to the wider community. Alternating with workshops on gardening basics and raising awareness about sustainable development, artists lead creative workshops related to the fauna and flora of Canopée’s garden. The goal is to teach children, from a very young age, how to care for the land and to pass on valuable skills. For this new edition of the project, the circle of partners will be expanded, and two calls for artist residencies at Canopée will be launched to involve artists in the project for a longer period.

Throughout the year 2024, Unity Foundation offers dynamic workshops for young people aged 11 and over in high schools in Luxembourg, as well as for vulnerable youth, their teachers, and educators.

The workshops focus on the participants’ well-being, group cohesion, and their engagement in social progress. The activities include screenings of inspiring short films, artistic projects, collaborative games, and service projects.

These workshops aim to develop essential qualities such as empathy, resilience, collaboration, creativity, and self-confidence. Through various artistic activities (theater, dance, drawing, singing), participants explore their passions and acquire skills to become engaged actors of social change.

The “I.D.E.E.” project took place from September 2023 to December 2024 with the goal of developing a creative and educational journey on sustainability issues, based on the perspective proposed by the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. Several artistic and scientific workshops contributed to revitalizing the awareness campaign around the 2030 Agenda. I.D.E.E. engaged a highly diverse and multidisciplinary community in a collaborative dynamic: professional artists, amateur artists, educators, as well as young high school and university students.
The visual illustrations created by the artists and young people, forming a traveling exhibition, highlighted the challenges of the climate crisis in relation to the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. This journey also provided a broader reflection on how we inhabit our planet and interact with other living beings, in response to the contemporary ecological and social crisis.

“I.D.E.E.” planted “seeds” to generate new stimuli, inspire young people, and offer a starting point for in-depth reflection on the themes and challenges of our relationship with nature.

“Mat Iech” is Making Dances’ outreach program aimed at bringing the world of dance to people who, due to financial, social, geographical, or health reasons, can no longer attend the theatre.

Founded in 2022, this program has toured the trio Its Infinite (2022) to children’s homes, senior centers, and social or medical institutions. During the 2024 tour, the company focused specifically on underprivileged children, organizing events nationwide to support the “decentralisation” of cultural opportunities. In total, eight facilities for children and refugees hosted Ita Infinita/Mat Iech, which included a dance performance paired with a carefully crafted cultural mediation program. This program featured publications, practical movement workshops, as well as pre- and post-performance introductions and discussions.

After the show, children were encouraged to express their voices and imaginations through guided questions on what they had seen and how they interpreted it. Without providing direct answers, the program aimed to stimulate creativity, with each child sharing unique perspectives that inspired others and fostered an appreciation for differing interpretations.