“Silk Road Projects” is dedicated to the global dialogue between cultures that have evolved between the West and East along the legendary Silk Road. In this ancient route for thousands of years have been exchanged not only goods but also important cultural values.

"Silk Road Projects" is an innovative intercultural project, which has chosen the music and dance as a universal language to build a bridge of communication, a dialogue of peace and respect among different peoples.

“Silk Road Projects” has the intent to connect dancers, musicians, composers, artists and audiences around the world, organizing cultural events, festivals, dance conventions in the most significant places along the Great Silk Road. Venice - Italy, Istanbul-Turkey, Mumbai - India will be among the most important meeting points. Will present great opportunities to get in close contact with different artistic cultures, deepen their knowledge of Eastern culture and visit the most beautiful cities in the world.

Venice Oriental Dance Convention is dedicated to the research, promulgation and evolution of women's dance forms, traditions and costumes from cultures along the Great Silk Road trade route linking China with the Mediterranean.

Venice Oriental Dance Convention builds bridges of understanding between East and West by nourishing traditional music and dance forms, encouraging cross-cultural dialogue and collaborating with world global artists.

Venice Oriental Dance Convention encompasses a number of artistic, cultural and educational programs.

Through performances, gala-shows, lectures – demonstrations, master classes with international recognized teachers, Venice Oriental Dance Convention has the aim to raise awareness of the variety of different styles of Oriental dance from India to Andalusia, from Folklore to Classic form, from the Sacred Dance to Tribal American Style, from Belly Dance to the Sufi Dervishes...

Venice Oriental Dance Convention is a great opportunity to experiment, exchange and create comunication between different international schools.

Venice Oriental Dance Convention is a prestigious podium for all dancers, choreographers and international performers.