WHO WE ARE
AVED (Valencian Association of Dance Companies) is made up of a number of Valencian companies whose main purpose is to strengthen and dignify the professional dance sector in the Valencian Community.
AVED was the first association in Spain formed exclusively by dance companies. With a long-standing history, it has been working since 2005 to elevate the performing arts and the dance sector as a whole.
AVED strives to remain open to dialogue, reasonable and constructive, yet also persistent and assertive in defending the rights and needs of dance companies. It advocates for the presence of the sector in decision-making forums and plays an active role in shaping cultural policies.
AVED is a member of FAETEDA (Spanish Federation of Theatre and Dance Associations) and FECED (Spanish Federation of dance companies)
OBJECTIVES
1. Defending the shared aspirations and goals of dance companies.
2. Promoting and disseminating dance as an essential part of culture.
3. Representing, coordinating, managing, fostering and defending the interests of dance companies before public and private bodies responsible for cultural policy, as well as seeking greater involvement in shaping and implementing the strategies that define cultural and business policy for dance.
4. Establishing and maintaining relationships of collaboration, cooperation and communication with other associations.
5. Promoting professional training.
6. Creating and strengthening channels for distributing the artistic work of its members nationally and internationally.
7. Upholding the dignity of dance and encouraging greater productivity and quality in artistic proposals.
TEAM
The Valencian Association of Dance Companies (AVED) is currently made up of 30 member companies and professionals, forming a diverse and representative network of the dance sector in the Valencian Community. The growth of the association and the consolidation of its areas of work have been accompanied by the leadership of the current Board of Directors (2024–2028), which is responsible for coordinating and representing the association, advancing its objectives, and developing the necessary actions to strengthen the voice and presence of its members.
BOARD 2024 - 2028
Asun Noales (Otra Danza) - President
Paula Serrano (Paula Serrano) - Vicepresident
Ana Extremiana (L'Obert Dansa) - Treasurer
Isabel Alfaro (Producciones Bucles) - Secretary
Rafael Perets (Takiri art company) -Board member
Mauricio Pérez (Mauricio Pérez) - Board member
María Cano - Manager
Sergio R. Suárez - Manager assistant
BOARD 20?? - 2023
Isabel Abril (Fil D'Arena) - President
Asun Noales (Otra Danza) - Vicepresident
Ana Extremiana (L'Obert Dansa) - Treasurer
Edward Quintana (Migro Danza) - Secretary
María Cano - Manager