ImmigrART is a training course based on the use of non-formal education, theater, and creativity as tools for analyzing immigration in Europe. During the Training Course, all the participants will implement a creative process using theater techniques. The participants will work individually and in groups using theater, they will lead sessions for other participants testing their leadership skills. An important goal is to learn how to analyze topics such as diversity, racism, immigration using theater tools for social intervening.
Expected participants in the project will be between 20 and 30 years old and have experience in working with young people including those with fewer opportunities, from different backgrounds, migrants and an active interest in using theater.
The project objectives are:
- To promote cultural awareness in participants and their intercultural learning process.
- To offer to participants a clear methodological approach and new tools based on theater and creativity
- To share among participant’s creative working methods focused on promoting social inclusion among young people using theater
- To foster new networking youth initiatives based on arts and creativity as tools for social transformation
Participant profile is:
- Having a true and real interest in mapping theater tools and learning new tools.
- Between 20 and 30 years old
- At least 2 years of practice in performing arts (theater, music, or dance) as an artist and/or youth workers/leaders
- Open to diversity
- Fluent in English as a working language (being able to understand and communicate in English for the entire project)
- It is obligatory to be present during the whole duration of the activities every day
Costs for board, accommodation and training are fully covered by the organizers. Travel costs are reimbursed one week after the training. COVID: PCR/Antigen test is covered if needed.
Lead partner: EUROACTIVA-T (Spain)
The training course is scheduled for 18 – 24 March 2022.
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
The application is open until 18 February. Register here.
Infopack is available here.
The project was funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme.