Learning & Teaching activity 1 – Ecole des Sables Senegal

April 2023 - First LTA & project meeting 3 at Ecole des Sables - Senegal

Participants

  • 3 students from every educational partner
  • 2 teachers from every educational partner
  • 1-3 administrative staff members from every educational partner
  • 1 representative of each professional partner

Activities

  • composing first draft of the curriculum structure and garthering feedback from students
  • workshops in African dance techniques and aesthetics
  • discussions on de-colonisation issues
  • set-up of the communication actions and materials

Outcomes

  • first curriculum structure
  • re-distribution of budget taking de-colonisation  aspects into account
  • communication plan and website structure

Report

Throughout LTA1, we achieved several key milestones in refining the curriculum structure, including determining credits shared across the entire program, identifying courses or modules aligned with expectations from each academic partner, and outlining the recruitment process. Additionally, we engaged in collective reflection on integrating the central mission of inclusion at every stage.

We also made significant progress in drafting the communication policy and discussing the website’s requirements among partners. Furthermore, deliberations led to the decision to rename the future master’s degree to the more inclusive “International Master in Performance and Creative Technologies in Dance,” avoiding Eurocentric terms like “choreography.” We collaborated on crafting a program mission and pitch sheet, addressing fundamental questions that informed other work packages.

Regarding the glossary, we agreed to transform it into a collaborative platform integrated into the website. In the realm of research, we defined research-creation, developed an initial framework for research throughout the program, and outlined requirements and formats for research processes, including links to students’ artistic projects and the framework for final presentations.

Active participation from De Singel and Les Subs contributed to reflections on the nature and format of courses, interventions, and workshops aimed at enhancing professionalization and employability. Additionally, we gathered feedback on research topics from professionals and initiated discussions on promoting them within their respective institutions.

Learning & Teaching activity 2 – Royal Conservatoire Antwerp

April 2024 - Second LTA and project meeting 6 at Royal Conservatoire Antwerp - Belgium

Participants

  • 3 students from every educational partner
  • 2 teachers from every educational partner
  • 1-3 administrative staff members from every educational partner
  • 1 representative of each professional partner

Activities

  • composing a structure and plan for the glossary/forum platform
  • prepare the forum during the Multiplier Event
  • workshops on dance and society and dance practices from Ecole des Sables, Antwerp and Lyon
  • gather feedback on the mission statement and curiculum and mobility scheme from students
  • feedback on website
  • finalise learning outcomes and selection procedure
  • discuss research and master performance and evaluation processes

Outcomes

  • structure and plan for the glossary/forum platform
  • Future scenario’s for higher contemporary dance education
  • feedback on the mission statement and curiculum and mobility scheme from students
  • feedback on and further development plan for the website
  • finalised learning outcomes and selection procedure
  • finalised concept for the research and master performance and evaluation processes

Interviews

Group improvisation performance

27 april 2024 - Antwerpen, België - IMPACT event hosted by Conservatoire & deSingel. @Evy Raes