Between 1994 and 2002 the new moves international choreographic core strengthened the relationship between New Moves as Production Company, the artist and a wider audience for contemporary choreography. 

The ultimate aim was to aid professional choreographic development and give a more significant international profile to work made in Scotland, through a variety of cultural exchanges, mentorship programmes and co-productions. The Core was supported through the Company's extensive international network of artists, venues and producers. 

Throughout its history New Moves sought new international collaborators in order to support the development of the local professional dance community. The artists were encouraged, through an intense schedule of training, to examine the rigour of their practice in an experimental and protected environment. These laboratory approaches to training allowed the artists remove themselves from their usual production cycle to critically assess their work, with an aim to explore and develop new ideas and skills. They were often able to take advantage of extensive and sophisticated resources, with fully equipped rehearsal studios, and through mentoring and collaboration with fellow artists, Core members often shaped valuable contacts for the future. 

The role of mentor was significant and cannot be over-estimated. Crucially, they provided what was essentially a "safe house", offering constructive guidance, enabling the pushing of artistic boundaries and providing a space that encouraged creative risk without limitation or fear of failure. The ultimate aim was to further their creative process without the pressure of having to realise a final outcome or finished new work.