YOU DANCE PROJECT

YOU DANCE

A transformative learning experience for young youth workers, where dance becomes a tool for activity, growth, connection, and inclusion.

Target Group:

Young youth workers from Slovenia, Serbia, Romania and Latvia.

Mission:

Equip youth workers with movement-based methods to support well-being

Promote intercultural dialogue and self-expression through dance

Build transferable competences in non-formal learning environments

Mobility in Maribor

from 7.-11. April Maribor became a living laboratory of movement, inclusion, and creativity for 20 youth workers from Slovenia, Serbia, Romania and Latvia

Results of the Project

Online Communication

Youth Mobility in Maribor (April 2025)

  • A week-long program that empowered young youth workers through dance-based workshops, mindfulness practices, and intercultural exchange.
  • Participants developed key competences: strengthened their ability to use dance and movement as tools for inclusive and creative learning.
  • Participants gained experience in designing non-formal activities that promote wellbeing, managing group dynamics, and facilitating cooperation.
  • Through international collaboration, they improved their communication, intercultural sensitivity, and confidence. The project also enhanced their self-awareness, emotional expression, and understanding of how physical activity supports mental health and resilience.

Key good practices document

  • A structured guide with tested methods and practical insights on using dance and movement in youth work, including digital wellbeing, team-building, and inclusive participation.

Mobility evaluation

  • The YOU DANCE mobility project explored how dance and movement can enhance youth work through creative methods, group dynamics, and self-expression. Participants reported high satisfaction across all activities, highlighting strong impacts on teamwork, communication, body awareness, and intercultural understanding.

Newsletter 1

  • First newsletter highlights the YOU DANCE mobility in Maribor (April 2025), where youth workers from four countries explored dance as a tool for wellbeing, connection, and creativity. It also includes a summary of key good practices from the project.

Newsletter 2

  • Second YOU DANCE newsletter wraps up the international dissemination phase, showcasing live and online events held across Slovenia, Latvia, Serbia, and Romania. It highlights the final online conference, key outcomes, and the release of the Good Practices Handbook.

Dissimination Events by Partner Organizations

  • Each partner organized local workshops and webinars promoting results and inspiring others to use movement-based methods
  • Final You Dance online conference

Video Recap of the Mobility

  • A short dynamic video capturing the spirit of the project and highlighting participants’ learning, creativity, and group connection.
  • Link: You Dance video recap

Project partners

Each partner brought unique knowledge in youth empowerment, social innovation, and intercultural education.

CTU – Center for Sustainable Training (Slovenia

Training center from Maribor focused on sustainability and youth empowerment. Coordinated the project, hosted the mobility in Maribor, and led workshop facilitation.

Centrifuga – Center for Social Innovations (Serbia

NGO focused on creativity, participation, and inclusion in youth work.

FITT – Timiș County Youth Foundation (Romania

One of Romania’s largest youth NGOs, active in non-formal education and volunteering.

Bioville – Youth Platform (Latvia

Latvian organization supporting young people’s well-being and mobility.