Babbels & Knabbels (Chats & Bites)
Babbels & Knabbels?
Babbels & Knabbels (Chats & Bites) is a Danspunt initiative where a cozy evening, engaging conversations (with snacks!) and a special guest take center stage. Be inspired by fresh perspectives, by people just passing through who shed light on hot topics in a different way. In short: fascinating people balancing on the edge of dance and … ?
A talk with Segni Mossi
Every year we organize a masterclass for people working with dance, bodywork, and artistic education in schools and groups with highly diverse audiences. This year, our guest is Segni Mossi. During an intensive program, Alessandro and Simona from Segni Mossi share a wealth of ideas, methods, and experiences.
This masterclass is fully booked, but we’re delighted that these experts will join us during Babbels & Knabbels for a conversation about arts education in schools: their experiences, the obstacles they encounter, and the solutions they’ve found.
Who is Segni Mossi?
Segni mossi is a research project that was started by Alessandro Lumareand the choreographer Simona Lobefaroin 2014 to explore the relationship between dance and graphic design with children and adults. They work with the Mus-e Italia organisation to encourage social inclusion by means of art in primary schools in Rome (Italy).
Since 2015 they have given training and workshops in more than 20 countries. They were selected by the HundrED organisation as one of the 100 most innovative educational projects in the world for the years 2017 and 2019.
Their goals when working with children and adults:
- to valorise the sign and free it from any representative subordination
- to become more confident in using our bodies as communicative tools
- to explore the connection between the expressive qualities of body movement and the expressive qualities of the sign
- to consider experimentation as a working method
- to place more emphasis on the creative process rather than the result
- to develop one’s ability to engage in group activities
- to gain confidence in oneself and others
- to value difference
- to stimulate critical thinking and aesthetic feeling.
Practical information
When?
Sunday 5 october, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where?
Danspunt
Sint-Salvatorstraat 18a, 9000 Gent
Bereikbaarheid
Price?
Free entry! Register via this link so we can provide enough snacks ;)
Good to know
The talk takes place in English
Accessibility
Do you have questions about the accessibility of the training? Or do you hesitate to register because you have specific needs that not all organizations can meet? Please feel free to contact us — we’ll do our best to find a solution.