Rhythms of Unity

2026-07-22

"""Rhythms of Unity"" is a small-scale Erasmus+ Sport project centered on utilising folk dances to promote peace and social inclusion among migrant communities. The project aims to promote peace, inclusion, and mutual respect among migrants and diverse communities through the transformative power of folk dances. The main objectives are: - Utilise folk dances to enhance the physical and psychological well-being of migrants. - Promote folk dances as a unique form of social integration and skill development. - Encourage inclusive participation in folk dance activities among diverse groups. - Develop comprehensive skills through dance for personal and community growth. The main activities are: - Develop a methodology (Folk Dance Inclusive Toolkit) using folk dances in peace and inclusion efforts. - Train instructors in the methodology to lead folk dance events with people from diverse backgrounds. - Organize folk dance events across various locations to engage diverse participant groups including migrant populations. - Facilitate cultural exchange and community-building during the events. - Host a final festival showcasing the power of dance to unite people from diverse backgrounds. - Utilize digital strategies, such as creating TikTok videos, to enhance accessibility and sustain engagement beyond physical events. - Disseminate project results and methodologies to wider audiences for replication and sustainability. To ensure a diverse and widespread geographical distribution and thus impact the project will take place in 4 countries across Europe, including France, Sweden, Greece and Cyprus."

France

2025-10-15