Fundacion Uxio Novoneyra&Kirenia Danza

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The Uxío Novoneyra Foundation is a private cultural institution based in the Courel Mountains (Galicia, Spain), a rural territory recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve. Dedicated to the legacy of poet Uxío Novoneyra, the Foundation works at the intersection of literary heritage, landscape, and community revitalisation, promoting culture as a living practice rooted in place.

With extensive experience in European cooperation projects, the Foundation has been recognised at national and EU levels for its work in rural culture, heritage valorisation, and sustainable development. Its flagship initiative, the Festival dos Eidos, brings together performing arts, poetry, music, and site-specific creations in dialogue with the natural landscape, fostering local engagement and intercultural dialogue.

The Foundation also develops artistic residencies and community-based projects that combine environmental awareness, artistic experimentation, and social inclusion, involving local communities, schools, and vulnerable groups. Through programmes co-funded by Creative Europe, Erasmus+, and Horizon Europe, it contributes to European research and innovation in cultural accessibility, diversity, and sustainable territorial development, positioning itself as a key European reference in the valorisation of rural heritage through the performing arts.

Kirenia Danza is a Galician contemporary dance company founded in 2019 by Kirenia Martínez Acosta, focusing on artistic creation, education, and sustainable social engagement. The company is currently expanding internationally through networks such as IETM and support from AGADIC, and has participated in international choreographic and literary projects, performing in European Capitals of Culture. Kirenia Martínez Acosta has over 20 years of international experience and also directs the festival Escenas do Cambio, supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in cultural management and digital communication.

Kirenia Danza develops artistic and educational activities that promote intergenerational dialogue, cultural exchange, and environmental awareness through workshops and performances at local and international levels. Collaborating with local and international networks, the company addresses contemporary social challenges such as climate change and eco-anxiety, integrating sustainability into performative practices. Its programs engage diverse age groups and communities, including students, older adults, migrants, women, and rural populations, aiming to foster inclusion, empowerment, and active participation in the performing arts.