EKO is happy to announce that one more amazing training course has been completed successfully. The project “One step forward” united 14 young participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain,Poland, Portugal and the Netherlands. It was organized by the Spanish organization KUNSTANT and took place in Ribes de freser, Girona, Spain from 23 August- 29 August 2024.
Aims & Objectives of the project
The project aimed to equip youth workers, particularly those from rural or peripheral areas, with embodied methodologies and diverse dance practices to utilize in their local work with young people and engage their communities. The training primarily focused on Biodanza, body awareness and expression, conscious movement, active meditations, afro dances, and Salsa. Through this training participants gained practical skills and knowledge but also embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment.
More specifically the objectives were:
- Dance as a tool to break down communication barriers and foster genuine connections, especially in culturally diverse communities.
- Creating a space for individuals from different backgrounds to connect emotionally and express themselves authentically.
- Boost self-awareness, self-esteem, and confidence, allowing youth workers to effectively showcase their culture and personal attributes through dance.
- Open exchange of experiences
- Promotes knowledge
- Sharing and peer support to enhance inclusivity, understanding, and the development of creative and practical skills
Workshops & Activities of the project
Through this project, participants had the opportunity to get better in some key competencies such as multilingual competence, personal, social and learning to learn competence. During the week, they worked with non-formal education methodology and through dances like biodanza, afro dances, salsa participants learned how to express themselves. Other methodologies that were used are body depression, image, theatre, concious movement, active meditations, nature walks, team building games, reflections, music circle. Participants were able to develop skills such as creativity, teamwork, the ability to energize, practice languages, reflection and definitely lots of certain skills.
It is an amazing opportunity and a great experience for EKO’s team
Efi and Iro were the Greek participants whom we want to thank for all his contributions and collaboration throughout the project!
As EKO, we are very grateful for that amazing opportunity given to the Greek team. We thank our Bulgarian partner Kunstant and the members of the hosting organization for all their hard work and for creating such an impactful project!
Thank you – Ευχαριστούμε – Gracias!
