On March 15, 2025, Cie Essevesse will bring the European project TRANScenDANCE to Marseille with a special event as part of the +DE GENRES Festival. The gathering will take place at KLAP Maison pour la danse, a space dedicated to the creation and dissemination of contemporary dance. This initiative aligns with TRANScenDANCE’s commitment to making cultural spaces across Europe more inclusive and accessible for trans individuals.

The event, scheduled from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, offers a unique chance for artists, cultural operators, and LGBTQIA+ community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to accessibility in cultural spaces. Educators in performing arts, directors of cultural institutions and academies, psychotherapists, and anyone interested in fostering inclusive practices in the arts sector are also welcome.

The gathering will include various opportunities for discussion and active participation:

• Experiential Activity (Optional): Fabio & Antonino will lead a participatory dance session exploring inclusive practices in the performing arts.
• Conference / Roundtable Discussion: A conversation on strategies to enhance accessibility in cultural spaces for trans individuals, featuring guest trans artists and insights from the TRANScenDANCE project.
  Guests at the roundtable
  TRANS/NON-BINARY Artists : Lou Pioupiou (∅/she/they), Aude Fondard (they) & Alary Ravain (she)
  TRANS ASSOCIATION : TRANSAT ASSO – President Lee Ferrero (they)
  CISGENDER Artist :  Francesca Ziviani (she) 
• Q&A and Open Discussion: A moment to share experiences, ask questions, and collectively envision new paths for inclusion in arts and culture.

• Date & Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: KLAP Maison pour la danse – 5 avenue Rostand, 13003 Marseille
• Admission: Free
• Reservations: To participate, contact KLAP Maison pour la danse at +33 4 96 11 11 20 or via email at reservations@kelemenis.fr.

For more information about the +DE GENRES Festival and the full program, visit KLAP’s website.

The Marseille event is part of activities supported by the Erasmus+ France / Education and Training Agency, reinforcing TRANScenDANCE’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the European cultural landscape.

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of sharing, dancing, and reflecting on the future of inclusivity in artistic spaces!