The project objectives are to address the upskilling needs through innovation in VET (vocational education and training), bridge a gap in the current VET offer in the field of Performing Arts, and boost the capacity and resilience of the Performing Arts sector. The partnership identified shared gaps in VET for Performing Arts across Hungary, Romania, and France, and aimed to innovate training methods collaboratively. Their goal was to address limited availability and relevance issues, crafting a novel approach to bridge these gaps on a broader scale. The partnership sought to fill a crucial gap in performer education – individual training methods post-institutional education. They aimed to empower performers to develop skills independently, addressing the barriers faced by marginalized individuals in accessing ongoing professional development. This initiative aimed to drive innovation in performer training, emphasizing self-training practices and widening access to training opportunities within the Performing Arts sector.
The partners pursued the project in order to create innovation in performing arts training. As non-formal performing arts education and VET providers, the partners found it crucial to develop the currently existing practices and respond to the emerging needs of the performing arts sector in relation to ongoing education. The project aimed to address gaps in the training needs of performers, including individual skill development, post-institutional education, and financial pressures hindering marginalized groups' access. Similarly, they sought to bridge the gap for VET trainers in performer training, adapting teaching practices to new skill needs, improving program relevance, and addressing the lack of materials emphasizing individual training practices. Overall, the project aimed to facilitate knowledge transfer to a wider audience, benefiting both participating organizations and primary target groups in the performing arts sector, particularly in Central and Eastern European countries.