LABO 21 is a research platform initiated by cultural organizations from 3 European countries: BADco (HR), BUDA Arts Centre (B), Laboratorium/Jan Fabre (B) and The University of Dance (S). We want to join forces to explore how transdisciplinary research on artistic methodologies can enrich the European performing arts field. This means the project will structurally pour into two levels: each partner will work out its own, individual project, and there will be an overall, coordinating project. LABO 21 aims to step beyond the individual and wants to develop tools and protocols for education and creation purposes. The working method of LABO 21 consists of 3 steps1- Each partner will conduct an autonomous research project in collaboration with scientists from different backgrounds (neuroscience, architecture, cognitive science, technology, ...)2- The partners will exchange experts and results on a regular basis and set up a network3- The partners will present the tools and other output such as workshops, performances, exhibitions etc. in a European contextOur aim is dual. Firstly, we want to archive artistic methodologies important to the 21st century performing arts field. Instinctive (physical) knowledge will be translated in an innovative combination of performance theory and scientific research. Secondly, we want to develop tools to transmit this artistic knowledge for future generations and create thus a transgenerational debate. We want to enter into a regular dialogue with different and future generations. By doing so, this artistic knowledge could act as an impetus for creativity and innovation in other fields.