Be together: two teas to promote the inclusion of disabled artists

Initiated by dancer and actress Magali Saby, Be Together is one of the first performing arts academies open to both disabled and able-bodied artists.

This unique structure, which we are supporting with two teas from our "Teas with a mission" range, is active throughout the Paris metropolitan area, fighting for inclusion and diversity in the arts. Its aim is to open the doors of artistic practice and careers to everyone: from inclusive artistic practice for amateurs to professional training for artists with disabilities.

Supported actions

Funds raised through sales of Come on baby and Light my fire teas are used to improve the association's operations and expand its activities.

They enable us to increase the regularity of our contemporary dance classes, and to secure the loyalty of renowned teachers from the artistic world who give several classes for beginners and advanced students, including dancer, choreographer and teacher Irene Van Zeeland, a specialist in inclusive dance.

They also enable us to organize several events linked to the professional recognition of artists with disabilities, notably with the visit of Sand-r, a dancer and figurehead of inclusive dance in England.

They support the efforts made in terms of pricing policy (for courses, masterclasses and one-off workshops), with the introduction of highly advantageous conditions to enable wider access to artistic practices.

They also support the diversification of student profiles (physically, psychologically and mentally handicapped as well as able-bodied).

In addition, the association is looking to set up "tailor-made" artistic support (coaching) for professional artists with disabilities. It also plans to develop a specific "inclusive dance" training module and offer more master classes (three a year).

Every Come on baby and Light my fire tea bag sold brings Be together closer to achieving these goals.