15. Perform Arts Description of the exercise: Put in the space icons representing different types of arts (dance, theatre, music, painting, etc.). Moving freely in the space, ask the participants to stop next the icon they perceive as their own. In this way you can divide the big group in small groups and ask them to express themselves (as a group) through a performance with the chosen art. Of course you have to give to the groups some minutes (at least 10-15) to build together the performance. Aim of the exercise, learning outcomes: Express ourselves through arts in group work and in a creative way, keeping everybody safe while reaching artistic goals. Structure: small groups Target population: any population Special aspects to be aware of when working with vulnerable/marginalized groups: When you chose the arts icons, pay attention to the attitudes of the group. Verbal/nonverbal aspects to be aware of when working with language difficulties: Non verbal exercise without words based on the imitation technique, even if some instructions need to be explained by words. Multicultural aspects to be aware of: none Minimum-maximum group size: maximum 5 persons for each small group Duration: 45-60 minutes Equipment: It depends from the arts you chose for the performance. Development of the exercise, possible variations: This exercise could follow or introduce other exercises about arts and performance. It could also follow “The Encounter� exercise, expressing through the art and performance, the lived encounter. Meta-feedback, debriefing: The debriefing has to go on the group dynamics during the preparation of the performance.
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