Body2change

"Body2change" is the title of the workshops held at the cultural center Patelas, Cuntis Local Council, Galicia, Spain, during the months of March, April, May, June, and September 2023.

The workshops were organized and conducted by the Uxío Novoneyra Foundation in collaboration with Kirenia Danza as its derived scenic company. This training was specifically designed and adapted for a group of women aged between 60 and 86, residing in isolated rural areas, many with reduced mobility, relying on their families to attend these workshops.

Kirenia Danza successfully completed the artistic mediation project, conducting weekly artistic mediation sessions lasting one and a half to two hours each evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, for several months. These sessions were held regularly, with a break in July and August, and then resumed in September, marking the final month of the project. Kirenia Danza's consistent commitment to implementing these sessions contributed to the project's success.

The project commenced with 25 participants, engaging in a total of 17 sessions over 21 days. Two events were organized during this period, and the final showcase featured presentations by 15 women, highlighting the impactful journey of the workshops.

Training

In this workshop, participants developed soft/civic skills such as verbal and non-verbal communication, interaction, argumentation, exposure, socialisation, empathy, self-confidence and self-esteem that directly contribute to the understanding and respect of European values.

Climate change (awareness raising and reachable actions at personal/institutional level for its mitigation) is the topic that fomented the discussion and promoted the creative process.

On the final day, participants will have a public performative presentation as workshop result.

Final Presentation

CORPOS PARA O CAMBIO

"Bodies for Change"

The theme we chose is both thrilling and necessary: "Women's Leadership in Rural Communities toward a Sustainable Future: Decision-Making and the Fight against Climate Change." This choice highlights the vital contribution of women in our rural communities, recognizing their essential role in decisions affecting sustainability and the future of our natural environment.

Through dance, choreographic creation, and dance therapy, we explore and share the history of this struggle. Our mission is to raise awareness and celebrate the positive influence that women have on decisions impacting both locally and globally.