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Welcome to
Panama
International Dance Exchanges
Every year we host multiple international dance exchanges to Panama where dancers from around the world get to come to Panama to teach dance to the youth in our programs, take dance classes from local professional artists, and learn about the history and culture of Panama.
Supporting Sustained Dance Education
We believe young people in Panama deserve ongoing access to dance, not just a single visit. That's why part of every exchange program fee goes directly to our Panama partners, including local coordinators, teaching artists, and the community sites that welcome us. This support makes each exchange possible and helps continue dance education for youth in and around Panama City. Our long-term goal is lasting dance access led by Panamanian artists and communities. Every exchange is one step toward it.
Annual Show
Since 2010, the Annual Show has brought young dancers from our partner sites in Panama City onto a professional stage. The event has featured guest dance companies, dancers from the University of Panama, and visiting Movement Exchange participants from the US. The show is now led by our partners in Panama and scheduled around the Panamanian school calendar, so it can better serve local students, teachers, and audiences.
Supporting Sustained Dance Education
Empowering Youth Through Movement
Movement Exchange works alongside community organizations across Panama City that serve young people every day. During each exchange, participants teach and create with youth at these partner sites, joining classes, leading workshops, and sharing performances. Our current partners include Paninka School, Hogar de la Infancia, Cultivarte in Curundú, Enlaces, and others. Part of every exchange program fee goes to these partners and the local artists and coordinators who make each visit possible, helping keep dance part of young people's lives between exchanges.
ANNUAL SHOW
The Annual Show: A Celebration of Movement
Since 2010, the Annual Show has brought young dancers from our partner sites in Panama City onto a professional stage. The event has featured guest dance companies, dancers from the University of Panama, and visiting Movement Exchange participants from the US. The show is now led by our partners in Panama and scheduled around the Panamanian school calendar, so it can better serve local students, teachers, and audiences.
