OpenSource: Like open-source software, we have a culture of collaborative creativity, inviting everyone to share, refine, and co-create in dance.
Dance Lab: As a lab, we experiment with the aim of making original and significant contributions to the disciplines we embrace.
Dance Company: Our performances close an important loop with our audience, essential for mutual growth and igniting transformations in society.
Inc: We're an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, aiming to register as a charity.
At OpenSource Dance Lab & Company Inc, our mission is to serve the community through contemporary dance and intensive multi-discipline and technological collaboration, expanding appreciation for contemporary dance and its potential for social engagement and cultural enrichment.
OpenSource Dance Lab & Company Inc aims to advance culture through contemporary dance, welcoming individuals aged 18 to 80+ regardless of technical proficiency or physical appearance, enriching the community's cultural fabric. By leveraging technology, we strive to make our company inclusive and explore new dimensions in cultural expressions. Our curated events, workshops, and performances are platforms for advancing understanding and appreciation of contemporary dance, offering a space for self-discovery and community connection.
In promoting reconciliation, respect, and tolerance, we foster an inclusive environment celebrating diversity from varied ethnic backgrounds. We nurture community spirit and mutual respect among individuals with different socio-economic, educational, and personal backgrounds, emphasising intergenerational integration. Our initiatives aim to dismantle discrimination, alleviate social isolation, and foster equality and understanding within the dance community and the broader public sphere.
Our focus extends to supporting the aged by providing avenues for engagement in dance, promoting physical activity, social interaction, and mental well-being. Tailored programs allow them to explore contemporary dance in a supportive ambiance.