Participatory Learning through Arts for Youth | IMMERSION LAB

Please do not apply if you are not linked to an organisation with an OID.

Through theatre, movement and interactive activities, participants discover tools to encourage
creativity, inclusion and social connection.The course combines hands-on experimentation with opportunities to develop skills in designing and facilitating creative processes with groups. By sharing ideas, exploring different approaches and creating together, participants gain new tools to engage people, strengthen communities and bring artistic practices into educational and social settings.

OBJECTIVES IMMERSION LAB

1. Develop practical skills in theatre, movement, clowning and interactive methods for creative and participatory learning.

2. Strengthen facilitation skills to design and lead engaging activities using space, the environment and group dynamics.

3. Foster collaboration and inclusion through shared artistic experiences that build trust, creativity and group cohesion.

4. Apply and adapt performing arts methods to engage young people and support learning, social connection and community participation. 

PARTNERS’ PROFILE

We are looking for organisations with a valid OID working in youth work, arts, education or community development, and interested in using creative methods in non-formal education.

Partner organisations should:

- Have a valid OID and be eligible for Erasmus+ training activities.

- Work with youth workers, educators, trainers, artists or performers.

- Engage regularly with young people or local communities.

- Be interested in theatre, movement, immersive practices and participatory methods.

- Want to strengthen their staff's skills and share creative tools with others.

- Be willing to support participants before and after the training and share the learning outcomes locally.

We welcome applications from: youth organisations and NGOs, theatre and dance companies, cultural centres, educational institutions, training providers and organisations promoting social inclusion through the arts.

PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE IMMERSION LAB

Through a series of workshops and training sessions, participants will explore creative and interactive methods using the body, space, and movement. The course includes activities on interactivity, body expression, and improvisation, as well as humor and comedy, focusing on rhythm and playful creation. Participants will also work with movement and dance, learning how to engage with space and the audience. A key component is site-specific theatre, exploring how different environments can shape and enrich storytelling and performance. Through a series of workshops and training sessions, participants will explore creative and interactive facilitation methods using the body, space, and movement. The course includes work on interactivity, body expression, improvisation, humor, and rhythm, equipping trainers with tools to guide playful and expressive group processes. A key component is site-specific theatre, focusing on how different environments can shape and enhance storytelling, participation, and group learning. The training is open to youth workers, educators, trainers, and young artists—including dancers, actors, performers, and creators of theatre or dance.

Participants must belong to an organisation with an OID.

This course is designed for professionals interested in developing their capacity to train others in immersive and interactive theatrical methods, and in integrating creative approaches into educational and community settings.