Use dance as a tool for inclusion, expression and youth empowerment while working with young people from rural communities π
βYouth in Motion β Dance for Social Change in Rural Communitiesβ is an Erasmus+ Training Course designed to equip youth workers with contemporary dance methods to create more inclusive and engaging youth programmes
π Activity Dates
π 23 May 2026 β 31 May 2026
π Application Deadline
β³ 08 April 2026 (23:59)
π₯ Eligible Countries
π·πΈ Serbia, ππΊ Hungary, π§π¬ Bulgaria, πΉπ· TΓΌrkiye, π¬π· Greece, πͺπΈ Spain
π₯ Participants
π€ 24 participants (4 per country)
π₯ Profile: Youth workers / youth leaders (18+)
𧩠Activities & Methodology
π Dance and movement in inclusive youth work
π§ Non-formal education through performing arts
π€ Inclusion of young people from rural communities
π Preparation of performances and creative outputs
π£οΈ Reflection sessions and group discussions
π’ Dissemination planning and follow-up activities
π― Objectives
π Use contemporary dance as a tool for inclusion
π Empower young people from rural areas
π€ Strengthen youth workersβ facilitation skills
π§ Promote creativity, expression and participation
π Accommodation & Food
π¨ Hotel Srbija, VrΕ‘ac (Serbia)
ποΈ 2β3 bed rooms
π½οΈ Full board with coffee breaks
𧴠Basic amenities provided (towels, hairdryer, soap)
π Hotel: http://www.hotelsrbija.rs/en
π City info: http://www.to.vrsac.com/
βοΈ Travel & Transport
βοΈ Arrival: Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade)
π Bus/train to VrΕ‘ac: https://www.polazak.com/en/
π Local transport in Belgrade mostly free
β οΈ Airport minibus A1: ~3β¬
πΆ Travel Reimbursement
π·πΈ Serbia β 28β¬
ππΊ Hungary β 211β¬
π§π¬ Bulgaria β 211β¬
πΉπ· TΓΌrkiye β 309β¬
π¬π· Greece β 309β¬
πͺπΈ Spain β 309β¬
π Reimbursement after project (2β4 months)
π Paid to sending organisation (not individuals)
β οΈ Travel Rules
π§ Contact before buying tickets: oko.refund@gmail.com
π« No reimbursement without approval
π« No taxi / rent-a-car reimbursement
π Keep all original tickets & boarding passes
π§Ύ Insurance
β οΈ Mandatory health & travel insurance
π³ European Health Insurance Card recommended
π What to Bring
π Comfortable clothes for movement
𧦠Warm clothes
π Notebook
π« Snacks from your country
π Useful Links
π OLS: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/online-language-support
π Compass: https://www.coe.int/en/web/compass
π Rural youth research: https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/research-on-rural-youth
π Rural Youth Europe: https://www.ruralyoutheurope.com/event-details/european-rural-youth-forward-conference-2026
π Youthpass: https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
π Learning Resources
π https://www.okoorg.rs/uploads/useruploads/Documents/MoveMe-brochure-FINAL.pdf
π https://www.okoorg.rs/uploads/useruploads/Documents/ARTYS-ebook-2023fin.pdf
π https://www.routledge.com/Dance-Access-and-Inclusion-Perspectives-on-Dance-Young-People-and-Change/Burridge-Nielsen/p/book/9781138674080
π https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288872257_Creating_Opportunities_for_All_In_Inclusive_Dance
β οΈ Important Notes
β οΈ Full participation is mandatory
π« Not a leisure trip
π« No party-focused participants
π’ Dissemination required after project
πΈ Must share photos + report after activity
β οΈ Safety Notice
β οΈ Avoid crowded protest areas in Serbia
π Some cities pause daily (11:52β12:07) for memorial
π Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novi_Sad_railway_station_canopy_collapse
π Certification
π Youthpass certificate (after 85% participation + dissemination)
π Application Method
π Apply via application form (link provided by organisers)
π© Contact
π§ oko.refund@gmail.com
π§ oocg.organization@gmail.com
π Social Media
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oko_organizacija/
π Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okoorg
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