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In touch with the world

Training Course

30 April - 9 May 2024 | Smolnik - Slovenia , Slovenia

In touch with the world is an 8-day Erasmus+ Training Course designed to invite participants in the practice of Contact Improvisation as a unique lens for the development of crucial social skills and personal growth.

With this project, we want to present the technique of contact improvisation and its philosophy to youth workers and offer them innovative tools for social education and youth work activities. 

More info about this training on: Drustvo Moave: https://www.moave.si/in-touch-with-the-world

What is it about? 

Contact Improvisation is a form of dance that emphasizes physical connection and improvisation. It is a non-competitive and non-goal-oriented practice that allows you to explore the relationship, led by gravity, of your body and your partner's body in a safe and supportive environment.

Our aim with this project is to introduce youth workers to the technique of contact improvisation, and its potential in youth work. By working with movement and physical touch, we believe that it can have a positive impact on mental health, personal growth and involvement in society.

Participation

This project is designed for youth workers, trainers, educators, NGO leaders, mental health professionals, etc. who are willing to...

  • challenge themselves and understand the multifaceted world of our psychophysical functioning by embracing the practice of Contact Improvisation
  • explore the expressive potential of the body through technical and philosophical practice of Contact improvisation,
  • spend time outdoors for physical activities, no matter the weather,
  • gather new tools and inspirations for their work and activities with youngsters,
  • commit fully to the program, be open, curious and adaptive.

Who can apply?

We aim to have 30 participants from Italy, Slovenia, France, Germany, Spain, Czechia, Romania and Latvia.

Participants must be over 18 years old and have a communicative level in English so that they can participate fully in the program.

Important notice before applying:

The training course is open to people of all ages and experience levels. However, being open and interested in investigating this approach is important. We expect you to participate in the whole program. It means coming later or leaving earlier is not possible. Also, prepare for an intensive experience with at least 6 hours of physical activities every day!

Our work primarily centres around somatic movement practices and Contact Improvisation principles. Participants must be comfortable with giving and receiving touch as a means of learning.

 

 

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Training overview

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/12024

This activity has already happened!

This Training Course is

for 30 participants

from Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Slovenia, Spain

and recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches, Youth researchers

Working language(s):

English

Organiser:

Moave - Psychology in movement (Youth NGO)

MOAVE- psychology in movement is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering mental health and personal growth through the wisdom of body, movement, somatic work and psychotherapy. Established officially in 2016, MOAVE is committed to creating a positive impact on individuals seeking a more embodied and resilient way of living.

Contact for questions:

Živa Jerman

Website: http://www.moave.si

E-mail: info@moave.si

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Phone: 0038640201613

Costs

Participation fee

For more information check our infopack: 
www.moave.si/in-touch-with-the-world

Accommodation and food

The delicious food will be vegan/vegetarian, prepared with love and care by our cook Gemma.

To provide and keep a safe and focused atmosphere for everybody we invite you to agree with an alcohol/drugs-free policy during the whole training course.

Travel reimbursement

More detailed information about the travel reimbursement will be provided to selected participants and will be assisted by the project coordinator.

​The travel costs of the participants will be refunded after the training course usually within 6 - 8 weeks (after participants send all their travel documents etc.).

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:

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