An event organized by Dejas māja “Kurtuvē” will feature an open contemporary dance studio and discussion with choreographer, interdisciplinary artist, and researcher Ģirts Estere Dubults, followed by a lecture on the history of contemporary dance in Latvia by Latvian Academy of Culture professor and choreographer Ramona Galkina. Ģirts Estere Dubults will share insights on compassion as a foundation for choreographic work and discuss the sketch of his upcoming piece, marking the culmination of his artistic residency. Anyone interested in contemporary dance and the behind-the-scenes of choreography is invited to participate. This event is implemented within the Valmiera Municipality project “KURTUVE: contemporary culture for everyone”.