18. PACT
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- PACT
Since it was founded in 2002, PACT Zollverein has been an initiator, catalyst and venue for seminal developments in the fields of dance, performance, theatre, media and visual art. Under the roof of the former Pithead Bath at the Zollverein Coal Mine here at Shaft 1/2/8, PACT has created a space for movement and exchange between actions, experience and theoretical discourse. In four key areas of activity, PACT carries out a regional, national and international social and cultural mandate which contributes to the standing and appreciation of dance and performance as independent art forms: In its residency programme, PACT operates as an artists’ centre offering space for concentrated working processes. As a platform, the venue initiates exchanges between artists, academics and students from diverse disciplines and promotes critical dialogue and reflection on artistic methodologies and findings. Its third main focus is on presenting an innovative and high calibre stage programme featuring premieres, co-productions and guest performances. The fourth and last focus point is represented by projects concerning topics and research of urban living, the role and impact of urban space on communities and the development of collective models and approaches to shaping urban society.
