Talking bodies is a training course designed as an Embodied Arts Laboratory. A meeting point for Embodied Arts Facilitators and Youth Workers to share ideas, approaches, techniques and experiences with colleagues working with body methods and in the field of Social Change from all over Europe.
A space for creativity, art and inspirational sparks where we will exchange Theatre, Dance, Circus, Body Expression and other Embodied Arts methodologies to be used in youth work as powerful tools for developing a sense of Connection and Belonging  through an Empathy-based approach. ​

​STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING COURSE
 Embodied Arts Laboratory   19th - 26th August in Sant Joan, Mallorca, Spain
6 days programme focused on gathering together both youth workers already using Theatre, Dance, Circus, Body Expression and other Embodied Arts as tools for Social Inclusion and those that, working in the same field, haven't tried this kind of methodologies and would like to acquire new embodied art's tools and gain new skills in delivering artistic workshops.

Local Action Phase
You will go back to your local organisations and will put in action the recently gained tools and skills causing a real impact and boost for social inclusion in your community. During the first phase you will have the chance to create new Embodied Arts workshops specifically designed and adapted for your target group. 


​​​THE TRAINING COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR TWO TYPES OF PARTICIPANTS: 
Embodied Arts facilitators
Those working with the body in a creative way
(theatre, dance, movement practices, contact improvisation, circus, martial arts, street art, body expression, body work, impro techniques…) and that have experience facilitating in front of the group.
Youth workers
Those working with young people at risk of Social Exclusion (including young people with disabilities, Roma community and with migrant backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ young people…) that are interested in Embodied Arts methods but don’t have much experience and tools for applying them with their target group.

THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:


​Embodied Arts facilitator
You work with theatre, dance, movement practices, contact improvisation, circus, martial arts, street art, body expression, body work, impro techniques and have experience facilitating groups.
You are highly motivated and ready to fully exchange Embodied Arts Methodologies and Techniques with colleagues from all over Europe.
You want to develop your facilitation skills on Embodied methodologies, and to experience mentoring youth workers, supporting them to include Embodied methodologies in their work with youth at risk of social exclusion.
Youth worker
Working directly with young people at a Local Level, specially if your target group is considered a minority and/or is at social exclusion risk (including young people with disabilities, Roma community and with migrant backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ young people…).
You are highly motivated and ready to fully experience the theatre, dance, circus and movement sessions yourself. All that counts is your curiosity and enthusiasm, no need to have previous experience.
You want to get skills and techniques of Embodied arts for including them in your daily work and want to learn tools for adapting the Embodied Arts methods for meeting the needs of your target group.
REQUIREMENTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
· Over 18 years old.
· Able to work and communicate in English.
· Resident in one of the partner countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Spain and United Kindom.

 YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO

As an Embodied Art facilitator
- Receive training in Embodied Arts forms proposed by the trainers and by other colleagues from all over Europe.
- Facilitate a workshop for sharing with the youth workers your area of expertise and to work together mentoring them for
designing inclusive workshops for young people at risk of Social Exclusion.
- Receive professional peer-training and practice their facilitation and mentoring skills.
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As a Youth Worker
- Receive training in different Embodied Arts forms by Facilitators from all over Europe
- Receive mentoring on how to design, implement and evaluate inclusive Embodied Arts workshops for groups of young people at risk of Social Exclusion.
- Get tools for adapting the Embodied Arts methods for meeting the needs of your target group
- Acquire successful new tools from every partner and bring them back to your organisations and local communities.

 PROGRAM / METHODS

This Training Program is based on an Experiential Learning  approach, being highly participatory and interactive. We will have an immersive program full of experiences, movement and action.

In Talking Bodies we co-create our learning  experience together. Your individual learning process will take place in a safe space and in a team-oriented and group-supported environment, guided by our facilitators. Our Team’s approach is based on the values of compassion, empathy, authenticity, playfulness and generosity.

The non-formal education methods that we will use are Embodied Arts such as are Body Expression, Circus, Body Awareness and Movement practices among others; Empathic Communication based on the principles and intention of Marshall Rosenberg’s “Nonviolent Communication” approach to compassionate living (NVC); together with individual and group reflection and conceptualization processes.
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Our Embodied Arts Laboratory will include workshops facilitated by participants (the Embodied Arts Facilitators) that will be prepared before  the start of the project and shared during our program.
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OUR DREAM TEAM

GABRIL VIVAS MARTÍNEZ - Trainer
Gabriel is an actor, trainer, and researcher. He holds a Dramatic Art Degree, an MA in Artistic, Literature and Cultural Studies from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a MA in Applied Theatre, Drama for the Community and Drama Education from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - University of London. He has wide experience facilitating Social Theatre projects with young people with ASD and cognitive disabilities, migrants, refugees and LGTBIQ+ young people in countries such as Italy, Romania, China, Malta, South Africa, Spain, and the UK. He works as a freelancer trainer of Youth Workers, using inclusive theatrical tools and body expression for Human Rights education across Europe. He is currently researching and writing his PhD project on Applied Theatre, Gender Performativity and Social Intervention at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - University of London, and is working as an University lecturer in the same institution.

https://www.cssd.ac.uk/student-profiles/gabriel-vivas-martinez-ba-hons-ma

JORDAN HERREROS - Trainer
Jordan is a facilitator with experience in designing and facilitating experiential learning programmes for youth and youth workers in Spain, Estonia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Greece, Liechtenstein, France and Sweden. His mission and passion is to create contexts where meaningful insights and profound connections can happen - spaces where we are welcome and accepted as we are. His work is based on a Person-Centered approach combined with the principles of NVC and embodied & mindfulness practices, and he trusts the body as the gate that leads us to connection - with ourselves and others.

​SALTO Profile: http://trainers.salto-youth.net/JordanHerreros/

MELANIA FORTE - Coordinator
Melania is passionate about witnessing the magic and synergy in offering spaces where ideas, inspiration and curiosities can flow; especially in relation to Experiential Learning and Non-Formal Education.

She is a manager in the field of performing arts and cross-cultural cooperation, as well as a strong force of organisation who brings dreamers together to make things happen. Interested in deepening the effectiveness of collaboration and exploring how to create horizontal structures based on balance and sharing.
TIME FRAME AND COSTS
ARRIVAL
​The arrival to the venue is the 19th of August and registration will be open from 16:00 till 18:30h.
Make sure you arrive by 18:00 latest!
DEPARTURE
​The departure day is 26th August. According to the public transport schedules, the earliest you can be at the airport is 11:00h.
Plan your travels accordingly.
If you wish to explore Mallorca, you can come/leave 2 days before/after the project dates. All expenses during these days NOT covered by the program.
​This training course is a co-funded project through the Erasmus+ program therefore travel (up to the established amount), accommodation, food and material expenses are covered by the Erasmus+ program.

Below is the list of partner countries of this project and the relation of travel reimbursement (both ways) calculated according to the Erasmus+ distance calculator:

​275 € Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Romania and United Kindom
360 € Estonia and Latvia
​0 € Spain

​There is a contribution fee of 70€ to be paid upon arrival. 
In case it is real obstacle for your participation, please contact us and we are open to discuss alternative possibilities.

Detailed information and conditions of the travel reimbursement will come with the confirmation email.
HEALTH INSURANCE
It will NOT be provided  by the organisation. However, it is a mandatory requirement for all participants to provide your own health insurance cover you for the full duration of your stay in Mallorca.  It can be paid within the travel budget established per country.

You can use the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to allow you access to public hospital treatment.
Any possible costs of health and travel insurance can be included in total amount of travel reimbursement.
For more information, please go to ehic.europa.eu/

ACCOMODATION

Our home will be S’Om, a house located in a beautiful remote area, with the nearest town San Joan at a distance of 3 km.
 
S’Om is the headquarter of the Yoga and Practical Philosophy Association.
The house includes a training room, cuddly common spaces, a library for me-me time, and the garden with a living pool.
We will sleep in bunkbeds in shared rooms.
Bedsheets will be provided.

​We will have our cook preparing delicious, fully vegan / vegetarian meals.

The venue has no alcohol and no drugs policy.
​To support the experience, the WiFi connection will be limited, so feel free to leave your work and to does behind.
TESTIMONIALS
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This Training Course - Embodied Arts Laboratory is the 3rd edition of a successful program focussed on Embodied Arts as tools for social change. Many elements of the program will be similar.
From previous experiences, participants stated:
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‘’(This) is the perfect place to learn, try out and discover your own abilities about embodied art and also understand what is it about and how it can be used as an universal language for a purpose of inclusion, connection, personal development and changes in the society. It is a magical time, with a lot of love, care, sharing and creativity’’
Estelle Berthelot, France.


“You should participate because it gives you the opportunity to invent yourself and the world around you in a way it had not been before. It helps you to understand a lot about yourself and your emotions throughout your body. If you are looking for amazing people to share and gain new experiences in the domain of embodied arts and community building, this is your place to be".
Tabea Sandmann , Germany.


“(You) will find a safe space to be yourself, experiment with embodiment and create such a space for others. This is a place in which you learn how to make art with as little method as possible and as much human as there is".
Paula Nutas, Romania.

​Deadline to apply: 15th of July
Download the infopack

​PARTNERS OF THE PROJECT

For any question, please contact the sending organisation of your country:

Bulgaria: Theater - studio "Studentina"
Czech Republic: Brno Connected
Estonia: Risti-Rästi
France: Les Balladi·n·e·s
Germany: Jonglirium e.V.
Italy: Ciridì - Teatri in Movimento
Latvia: ​Piepildīto sapņu istaba
Romania: Organizația Minte Forte
United Kindom: Catalyst for Growth
Spain: Asociación Dinámica
This training course has been co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program.
If you would like to find out more about the program, please visit http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en