News & Announcements
5/30/2024
Training on Dance Research for Scholars of Addis Ababa University, May 16-18, 2024
On May 16-18, 2024, a training program was implemented through a collaboration between EDAA leadership, Addis Ababa University through the directorship of Professor Aboneh Ashagrie, and international consultant Professor Hui Wilcox (Macalester College). Topics presented on and discussed included theoretical frameworks on dance research, dance research methods, potential topics of research, and various models of dance and dance studies curriculum around the world. Participants also presented their own work related to dance.
The collaboration between EDAA and Addis Ababa University started in November 2023, when Melaku Belay, the President of EDAA was invited to join an AAU symposium about cultural development in Ethiopia. From December 2023 to May 2024, EDAA and AAU professor co-created a BA curriculum on Dance Studies, validated during this training session. This accomplishment set the ground for this curriculum to be presented to AAU authority to approve.
5/30/2024
Ethiopian Dance Art Association’s inaugural national conference held on May 13-15, 2024
Leaders and dance artists in Addis Ababa were joined by delegations of dancers from Hawassa, Harer, Dirediwa and Bahidar to discuss how to raise awareness of dance’s contribution to Ethiopian society, and how to support each other’s work.
The six members of Ethiopian Dance Art Association outreach and research team traveled to Hawassa
December 25, 2021 to December 31, 2022, the six members of Ethiopian Dance Art Association outreach and research team traveled to Hawassa, as part of EDAA’s UNESCO IFCD project “Strengthening the Capacity of the Dance Sector in Ethiopia.”
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia presents awards to cultural and arts professionals in Ethiopia
In July 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia presented awards to cultural and arts professionals in Ethiopia.
EDAA members in Addis Ababa participate in a gender equity workshop facilitated by Setaweet
On May 13, 2021, a dozen EDAA members in Addis Ababa participated in a gender equity workshop facilitated by Setaweet.
Strengthening Capacities within the Dance Sector in Ethiopia Project
Through the International Fund for Cultural Diversity, UNESCO in partnership with Ethiopia Dance Art Association will implement the Strengthening Capacities within the Dance Sector in Ethiopia Project.