DAB - Dance Against Bullying
Empowering Youth Through Movement
Project number
2019-1-FR02-KA205-015856
Leader
Cie Essevesse (France)
Partners
EUNI PARTNERS (Bulgaria)
AICSCC (Romania)
CEIPES (Italy)
The Smile of the Child (Greece)
Program
Erasmus+ Key Action 2- Strategic partnership for youth
Period
01.07.2019 – 01.12.2021
DAB – Dance Against Bullying is a transformative European initiative supported by the Erasmus+ programme.
Spanning from July 2019 to December 2021, this 30-month project harnessed the power of contemporary dance to address and combat bullying among young people.
By integrating non-formal education with expressive movement, DAB offers an innovative methodology that empowers youth to confront bullying, especially when words fall short.
Project Objectives
- Combat Bullying Behaviors: Address and reduce bullying among young individuals.
- Enhance Youth Worker Competencies: Equip youth workers with innovative tools and knowledge.
- Promote Dance as a Tool: Utilize dance to tackle bullying, supported by a comprehensive White Paper and video lessons.
- Foster Inclusion and Equity: Champion values of inclusion, non-discrimination, and equity.
- Advance Non-Formal Education: Encourage alternative educational methods.
Consortium Partners
DAB brings together five dedicated partners from across Europe:
- Cie Essevesse (France): A contemporary dance company leading social initiatives in Marseille.
- EUNI PARTNERS (Bulgaria): An NGO active in schools with cultural and social projects in Blagoevgrad.
- AICSCC (Romania): An association in Iași uniting psychologists and youth workers supporting young people with personal challenges.
- CEIPES (Italy): A European NGO based in Palermo, executing social projects in some of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods.
- The Smile of the Child (Greece): The country’s largest association dedicated to children’s welfare and their families.
Articles related to this project
- https://essevesse.com/en/dance-against-bullying-at-school-in-lisle-sur-la-sorgue-orange-with-the-cie-essevesse/
- https://essevesse.com/en/dance-against-bullying-at-school-in-cannes-tarascon-marseille-with-the-cie-essevesse/
- https://essevesse.com/en/the-dance-against-bullying-project-expands-in-paris-it-takes-also-new-forms/
- https://essevesse.com/en/dance-against-bullying-at-the-cesar-franck-secondary-school-in-paris/
- https://essevesse.com/en/dance-against-bullying-at-the-coin-joli-sevigne-secondary-school-in-marseille/
Project Outputs
Discover the full breadth of the DAB project, access resources, and join the movement against bullying:
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BENCHMARK REPORT
An in-depth analysis of bullying across partner countries, providing a foundation for targeted interventions.
LOCAL DANCE WORKSHOPS
Ten workshops per country, blending youth worker training with sessions for young people, fostering understanding and resilience through dance.
DAB WEB PORTAL
An online platform featuring video lessons, interviews, and resources to disseminate best practices and methodologies.
WHITE PAPER
A comprehensive document offering policy recommendations to integrate dance-based approaches into broader anti-bullying strategies.
Join the Movement
DAB is more than a project. It’s a call to action.
By embracing dance as a medium for expression and healing, we can create safer, more inclusive environments for our youth.
Whether you’re a youth worker, educator, or advocate, DAB offers tools and insights to make a tangible difference.
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