Date: from now to October 2025
Location: Salzburg (District Lehen, various locations)

Together with partner institutions, Salzburg Research invites you to participate in the new research project, “Dance with us!“. The project aims to promote the well-being of socially disadvantaged people by combining music, dance and movement in a creative way.

What is it about?

“Dance with us!” encourages people, especially women, families with children, seniors and people with disabilities, to exercise more and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The dance programmes are scientifically monitored in order to study their psychological and health effects, and to identify barriers to participation.

The dance sessions are led by professional artists who specialise in music, dance and social participation. Seated dance sessions are also offered to create an inclusive space for people of all ages and physical abilities.

When and where?

The dance classes will take place on three afternoons each week until October 2025:

• Thursday: Stadt:Bibliothek, Schumacherstraße
• Friday: Stadtwerk, Inge-Morath-Platz
• Saturday: Lehener Park

Dates in July/August

• Stadt:Bibliothek: 24.07., 31.07. (3:00–5:30 p.m. each day)
• Stadtwerk: 25.07., 01.08. (3:00–5:30 p.m. each day)
• Lehener Park: 26.07., 02.08. (3:00–5:30 p.m. each day)

Dates in September/October

• Stadt:Bibliothek: 18.09., 25.09., 02.10., 09.10.
• Stadtwerk: 19.09., 26.09., 03.10., 10.10.
• Lehener Park: 20.09., 27.09., 04.10., 11.10.
  (3:00–5:30 p.m. each day)

Scientific background

The project combines dance programs for beginners and advanced dancers with scientific support:

• Participatory observations and interviews
• Questionnaires on health status
• Heart rate measurement to analyze the effects of exercise and music on the cardiovascular system

Partners and funding

The project is funded by: State of Salzburg (WISS 2030 Impulse Project), GWS Funding Pool FH Salzburg, City of Salzburg, SIAM – Salzburg Institute for Arts in Medicine, Mozarteum University Salzburg, Interuniversity Institute for Science and Art