IMPROVE BY MOVE

Empowering Youth Through Dance and Movement

Project number

2020-1-PL01-KA227-YOU096483

Leader

Fundacja Sempre a Frente (Poland)

Partners

NICOLA project (United Kingdom), Cie Essevesse (France)

Program

KA 205 – Cooperation in innovation and exchange of best practice

Period

01.04.2021 / 01.12.2022

IMPROVE BY MOVE is an innovative Erasmus+ project between three expert organizations dedicated to youth development:

Sempre a Frente Foundation – coordinators (Poland)
Cie Essevesse (France)
NICOLA ARTS (United Kingdom)

Recognizing the challenges faced by young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, the project aimed to develop a supportive program to enhance self-acceptance, confidence, and overall well-being through dance and movement workshops.

Project Goals

Support Youth Development: Provide young individuals aged 13 and above with tools to strengthen self-awareness, self-expression, and emotional resilience.
Equip Youth Workers: Offer innovative methods and resources to professionals working with youth, enhancing their ability to support and engage participants effectively.

Program Components

The IMPROVE BY MOVE program comprises two complementary workshop types:

Non-Formal Education Workshops
Focus on integrating participants and developing skills in self-acceptance, communication, emotional intelligence, and time management.
Dance and Movement Workshops
Emphasize body movement and dance to deepen experiences and competencies gained from non-dance activities.

These workshops can be implemented separately or combined, allowing flexibility to meet the specific needs of different youth groups.

Implementation and Evaluation

To ensure the effectiveness of the program, the following activities were conducted:

Training for Youth Workers: Held in France (November 2021) to familiarize facilitators with the program’s methodologies.
Pilot Workshops: Conducted in Poland, France, and the UK (March – August 2022) to test and refine the program with actual youth participants.
Evaluation Meetings: Organized in London to assess feedback and make necessary adjustments.
Final Conferences: Hosted in Marseille, Lublin, and London to disseminate findings and promote the program’s adoption.

Inclusivity

The program is designed to be inclusive and accessible:

No prior dance experience, musical ability, or physical fitness is required.
While not specifically tailored for individuals with disabilities, the program’s flexible nature allows for adaptations to accommodate various needs.

Article linked to this project

https://essevesse.com/improve-by-move-actualites/

Ressources

To support the implementation of the program, two key resources were developed;

Both resources are available in English, Polish, and French, ensuring accessibility for a broader audience.

PROGRAM MANUAL

A comprehensive guide detailing workshop structures, methodologies, and activities.

VIDEO GUIDE

A series of tutorials complementing the manual, providing visual demonstrations to aid facilitators.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a youth worker, educator, or organization interested in innovative methods to support young people’s development, the IMPROVE BY MOVE program offers valuable resources and approaches.

For more information and to access the program materials, please visit our official website: