Brazil
Dance Movement for Life
Sector: Urban Regeneration
Out of the 113 neighbourhoods in Fortaleza, Brazil, 87 contain favelas. Youths living in these areas have little or no access to education. This institution offers a unique strategy through which dance is used to deliver access to education, health and nutrition services.
After an intensive audition process, 100 students from the favelas were selected to enter the programme. Alongside dance, theatre and art classes, formal school classes are given to children. The education programme culminates in a public dance performance where the youths are able to express to neighbouring communities, their self-worth and place in society.
Highlight:
Increase cognitive levels of students aged 7-18 by stimulating creativity and in so doing, give the children a love of learning.
Performed in a dance routine which toured in America and allowed the youths to talk about the transformative power of dance.
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