1.To develop 3 inclusive creative dance communities in Romania, Portugal and Spain through the use of inclusive dance and dance-therapy in 18 months for 48 youth aged 13-30 y.o (16 per country), out of which 15 (5 per country) are neurodivergent or with disabilities – SEN. 2.To organize 2 exchanges of best practices in inclusive dance and dance therapy for 9 youth workers working with SEN youth from Romania, Portugal and Spain to gain 2 new methods in inclusive dance and/or dance-therapy to work with (online and on site). 3.To organize 3 urban inclusive creative dance intervention camps in Romania, Portugal and Spain that will develop life skills (creativity, team work, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, decision making) for 48 youth (16 per country), out of which 15 with disability or neurodivergent through dance and dance-therapy (5 per country). 4.To organize 1 inclusive creative dance and dance-therapy festival in Romania for youth and youth workers (neurotypical, neurodiverse, with/without disabilities) based on the experience from Portugal and Spain that will exhibit the results from each country.
The DBAC project aimed to build an inclusive creative dance community involving neurotypical and neurodiverse youth, including those with disabilities or fewer opportunities in Romania, Portugal, and Spain. Through inclusive dance and dance therapy, participants found belonging, expression, and recognition as cultural agents. These groups often lack access to creative public spaces and face social, emotional, and economic barriers. DBAC addressed these through public performances and Romania’s first inclusive dance and dance therapy festival, organised in Bucharest. Using methods from dance therapy, inclusive dance, and special education, the project supported participants’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The partner organizations—TMoves, CERCIMA, and MeetShareDance—collaborated to share knowledge, methods, and experiences, fostering growth in their communities. Recognizing limited training and high costs in this field, they provided accessible tools for youth, families, educators, and the public. The project helped bridge gaps between communities through creativity, compassion, and inclusion, highlighting the artistic potential of marginalized groups.