NR.: 016
DATA: 27/03/2022
TITOLO PROGETTO: “Acting Up – performing arts and drama methods in youth non-formal education”
RICHIESTA PROVENIENTE DA: Leargas (Irlanda)
TIPOLOGIA: Training Course
ARGOMENTO: Performing arts and drama methods in youth non-formal education.
PAESI PARTNER CHE HANNO GIÀ ADERITO: –
ALTRE NOTIZIE:
Activity date: 12-17 June 2023.
Venue place, venue country: Maynooth University, County Kildare, Ireland.
Summary: Acting Up is an international training course on using performing arts and drama methods in non-formal education as tools to work with young people.
Group size: 22 participants.
For participants from: Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries; Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU.
Target group: Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth coaches.
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Details:
No previous experience in the areas of performing arts and drama is required to join this training. This three-day experiential training course led by Crooked House Theatre Company is for youth workers who would like to learn some participatory and applied arts methods to increase youth engagement and participation. The programme will also be an opportunity to network with international organisations and youth workers. It will introduce participants to Irish cultural youth work practices, and how these methods fit into the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes. This hands-on training will explore drama methods:
• to integrate new groups;
• to create safe and inclusive spaces for young people to share ideas, stories, and opinions;
• to critically analyse social structures and the world in which we live;
• to build personal capacity in social skills, transversal skills, and personal development.
The aim of the training is to support youth workers in understanding how to use different techniques of devising (making scenes, moments, stories, and situations) showcasing and facilitating learning and personal development when working with diverse groups of young people.
The objectives:
• Participants will learn activities and methods drawn from drama practice, and how to apply them to work with young people.
• Participants will network with international youth workers, and learn about the opportunities to use creative practices in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes.
• Participants will learn about some of the theories, principles, and ideas underpinning collaborative theatre-making with young people.
• Participants will discover some Irish youth theatre projects and practitioners, and find out about the context of Erasmus+ and ESC in Ireland.
Profile of participants:
• aged 18 and older;
• with an intermediate to advanced English level to engage fully in discussions;
• actively engaged in the field of youth work and currently working with young people,
• able to attend all working days and sessions (sometimes more than 8 hours a day),
• motivated and interested in the topics of the training course,
• motivated and willing to implement dissemination activities and share with others through workshops back home what you learned in the training course,
• with a positive attitude and motivation to cooperate in international teams and learn from and with the participants.
NOTE: There is no previous knowledge or experience needed in drama, movement practice, or creativity. The programme is tailored for those who are new to this field. The activities will not be physically demanding – and we will be guided by participants’ energy levels throughout.
Costs:
Participation fee
This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
Accommodation and food
Unless specified otherwise, the hosting NA or SALTO of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.
Travel reimbursement
Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.
Working language: English.
SCADENZA: 14 April 2023.