INFOPACK

EuroDance

LET'S DANCE!

DATES: 05-13 November 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

European society is becoming increasingly heterogeneous, multi-ethnic and multicultural, due to its own
internal diversity and new demographic flows responsible for the presence of a growing number of
migrants among us. In this context, conducive to the emergence of confused and sometimes contradictory
identities, the necessary construction of a European identity is a challenge.

The acquisition of a true sense of belonging to Europe implies the learning of certain skills and
competences by young people, such as respect for cultural diversity, tolerance attitudes and understanding
of other cultures. Cultural learning should present culture in different ways and link it to everyday
experiences, education and art

Thus, discovering and understanding our culture allows us to know each other as individuals, communities
and societies, through the dialogue and collaboration of all citizens. The active participation of young
people is essential to preserving culture, fostering social integration, improving intercultural understanding
and a sense of belonging to the community.

Cultural exchanges, through dance and music, become complementary aspects to the improvement of
intercultural relations. Dance and music are an excellent approach to developing awareness and
understanding of intercultural differences and similarities that allows access to cultural learning in the
form of fun and entertainment.

Through dance and music, young people can open their minds and express themselves naturally without
fear of rejection or judgment because rhythms, instruments or all forms of expression carry cultural
symbols.

The main objectives of this project are therefore:

1. To foster dialogue among cultures and respect for diversity.

2. To identify common elements shared among young people to build a common sense of belonging to
Europe.

3. To underline the role of dance and music as tools for communication without distinction of nationality,
race, gender, age and religion.

4. To raise awareness of European cultures through dance and music.

5. To sensitize participants to other cultures and countries by giving them the opportunity to build
networks of international contacts.

6. To promote the inclusion and active participation of young people with fewer opportunities in the
project.

7. To raise awareness of the Erasmus+ program and the opportunities it offers to young people.
PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS

- The Youth Exchange will be attended by 25 participants from 5 different countries: Germany, Spain,
Cyprus, Romania and Ireland,

- 5 participants per partner organizations (group leader included),

- Aged 18-30; except group leaders,

- Balanced group between boys and girls,

- 2 participants with fewer opportunities: including young people of migrant origin or refugees, in
particular newly arrived migrants, persons belonging to ethnic or national minorities, persons with
difficulties in linguistic adaptation and cultural integration andhaving not previously participated in the
Erasmus+ programme,

- Basic knowledge of English,

- Participants who like dancing to ensure active participation in the project.

ACCOMODATION

Hostel Jugendherberge Hamburg „Horner Rennbahn“? Rennbahnstraße 100, 22111 Hamburg, Germany

Website:

https://www.jugendherberge.de/jugendherbergen/hamburg-horner-rennbahn/portraet/
HOW TO GET THERE?

From the airport: From the airport to the hostel you have to:

1- Go to the S-Bahn station and take the S1 direction Wedel. Then you go 6 stations and about 16 min to
Wandsbeker Chausee.

2- There you have to change to bus 213 direction U Billstedt. After 4 stops and about 7 minutes you get
off at the Tribünenweg stop.

3- From there it is 210 m to the Hostel Hamburg Horner Rennbahn,

From the railway station: From the railway station to the Hostel you have to:

1- Go to Hauptbahnof Nord (North) and take U4 direction Billstedt

2- Stop at Horner Rennbahn and get out the station to take the bus 260 U Wandsbek Markt

3- Stop at Tribünenweg and walk for 2 minutes to reach the Hostel

By Car: Please reach this following address:

Hostel Jugendherberge Hamburg, Horner Rennbahn“ Rennbahnstraße 100, 22111 Hamburg, Germany

PRESENTATION OF HAMBURG
 TRAVEL COSTS AND REIBURSEMENT

Travel costs will be covered, based on the country of participants, up to foreseen limits. Only the exact
amount written on the ticket will be accepted. Please do not book tickets from travel agencies. Payments
for luxury transportation options will not be made during the journeys. You should travel in economy
class and take public transports.

We will refund you based on actual costs incurred and on presentation of:

- Invoice of the plane ticket.

- Boarding Pass with the clear mention of the passenger.

- All other transportation-related bills.

All refunding procedures will be done after the project and directly to your sending organization, which is
the official partner of the project.

Number of Travel budget: Plane, Train &

Organization/Country
Participants bus

Entrejuegos, Spain 5 360€

Bauhaus Cafe, Ireland 5 275€

ACPELIA, Cyprus 5 275€

Asociatia pentru Tineri

5 275€
Streets, Romania

AYEDARA, Germany 5 23€

FOOD: You'll be provided with 3 meals per day: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner that will be served in the
hostel.
TASKS PREPARATION

The intercultural dinner. This event is a special moment of the project; we will discover each country
though some gastronomic specialties (food and/or drinks). You are free to do whatever you want. You can
cook a traditional meal such as a starter, a main meal, or a dessert, or you can bring some traditional
delights. If you decide to cook, please let us know before, so we can manage to provide you the tools you
need. The meal that you will prepare has to be a simple one because you will have around 2 hours to cook
it. You can bring the ingredients you will need for the preparation (a fridge will be available). If you need
to buy the ingredients, please inform us in advance so we can manage the schedule to have time to do the
shopping.

- The presentation of your organization. We reccomend you to bring some flyers, promotional materials,
videos, photos, etc., about your organization. You must be able to present your organization during one of
the workshops (“NGO Market”).

- Energizers. Participants will carry out an “energizer” during the Youth Exchange before starting the
workshops.

The cultural evenings. Each country group will have to organize a cultural evening, where they will have to
present some elements of their culture, in any way they want (sketch, songs, presentation, game, map,
posters, and postcards about your country/region/town...). You can use PowerPoint or any other visual
medium for your presentation, you are totally free!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The dates of the project are from 5 to 13, November 2023. Entry is on November 5, after lunch and
departure is scheduled on November 13 after breakfast. Please note that you cannot arrive later or leave
earlier. According to Erasmus+ rules, you have the right to stay for 2 extra days, but the Erasmus+
programme do not provide funds for these 2 extra days. So if you plan to stay for 2 extra days, keep in
mind that you will pay for accommodation and food out of your own pocket.

What to bring with you?

- Laptop (at least one per organization).

- Personal hygienic kit (The hostel doesn't provide towels, so bring yours).

- European Health Insurance Card.

- If you are using medicines or have allergies, bring your medicines with you and inform the project team.
CONTACT PERSON

In case of need, please contact:

M. Armel OGOUGBE

Tel: +4917645976453

Mail: [email protected]