Covid pandemic many adults need to re-balance and reshape themselves in order to foster innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. Low self esteem, unemployment, social disconnection, lack of motivation, the feeling of being left behind in a changing environment, are some of the problems that many adults are facing in this Covid nightmare. Accordingly, we have to set up a different methodology to engage them within the EU strategies for long life learning. For this group dance has a very attractive appeal. Dancing itself is for adults a traditional way of social inclusion. So, it will act as an attraction factor for the disconnected. In that point we follow Sidorkin’s (2007) methodological approach, when he remarks that educational tools must have the capacity to attract and retain participant’s interest. Therefore, combining dance with mindfulness+applied psychology, they will develop their skills in order to foster leadership and innovation in a dynamic, inclusive and attractive environment. Aims of the project: Output results: Project management procedures and project plans (Work plan, monitoring and reporting (M&R), communication and dissemination activities, quality plan) agreed and monitored by project coordinator. 4 transnational meetings realized. O1. Research document. Best practices in dance+mindfulness+positive psychology in adult education and development of skills through non-formal training activities. O2. Online course for teachers, trainers and dancing groups. O3. Video learning pills for adult training. Outcome results: Orbis will lead a national network of mindfulness accredited professionals Orbis will define the steps to be the first Slovakian accredited association in mindfulness in the medium term. At least a dance group per partner country will be taught in this new methodology. Enhanced knowledge about mindfulness, positive psychology, dancing and skills development, including leadership and creativity. (At least 14 best practices identified in the topic). Enhanced practical skills to train adults in the dancefulness methodology in at least 200 people enrolled on the online course and 12 participants on the C1 training activity. Enhanced dancing skills and leadership and creativity skills from people from people impacted by youtube videos.
To engage the disengaged and connect the disconnected.The goal will be achieved by building an inter-modal methodology linking dance, mindfulness and positive psychology in order to promote creativity and leadership.With the help of finding best practices linking those aspects in order to develop soft skills, creativity, and leadership skills.Creating a complementary and innovative online course, that will consist of a theoretical part, accompanied by videos that will illustrate and provide practical guidelines, while the dance is used as a tool for skills development.Even though the target group is diverse,they all have certain characteristics in common, such as dealing with increased stress, low self-esteem, fewer opportunities,…).Practitioners who are already working with those groups will utilize the program as a reinforcement of their educational trajectories,integrating it with their own good practice. Since one of the main problems in fostering inclusion in adults with fewer opportunities is their reluctance to join educational programs, developing their soft skills can happen as a side effect while integrating Dancefulness methodology with the community programs and activities they are usually more willing to attend.
The COVID pandemic has left many adults disengaged,discontented.According to WHO, it has triggered several mental health issues.Combined with unemployment,radical social change and inability to cope,many felt in a whirlwind they could not navigate.While feeling fear,stress while facing uncertainty these days is considered normal, people still need support to process and face those feelings and challenges. Many face problems such as low self-esteem,unemployment,social disconnection,lack of motivation,and feeling of being left behind in a changing environment.Creativity and leadership are two of the top ten of the 21st century skills demanded by companies, according to the OECD. Educational tools must have the ability to attract and retain the interest of the participants. We wanted to establish a new methodology to engage adults for lifelong learning. Therefore, by combining dance,mindfulness and positive psychology,they will be able to develop their skills to foster leadership and innovation in a dynamic,inclusive, and engaging environment. Dancing itself is a traditional form of social inclusion. Physical activity and relaxation techniques are valuable tools to protect physical and mental health.