: In Movement : Art For Social Change : What We Do :

In Movement is committed to bringing about social change through arts education for disadvantaged youth in Uganda. Our program is designed to supplement the regular education students receive in primary and secondary school.

We currently work with approximately 360 students ranging in age from 10 - 18, facilitating creative learning and expression in the following disciplines:

• Dance (Contemporary, African Traditional, Breakdance and More)
• Music (African Traditional Instrumental, Modern Instrumental, Voice, Rap and More)
• Drama (Theatre Games, Storytelling, Perfomances)
• Creative Writing
• Visual Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Craft-Making, Recycled Art and More)
• Circus Arts (Acrobatics, Juggling, Clowning, Stilt Walking, Fire Arts, Capoeira and More)

Our instructional model is multi-dimensional, combining creative facilitation in the arts, group discussion focused around yearly themes such as personal health and environmental conservation, and team-building and social/cultural integration activities. Our model is designed to promote positive concepts such as: exploring the imagination, creative risk-taking, self-esteem, communication skills, empathy and acceptance, etc.

We have designed intensive instructional environments for our students which focus a great deal of activity during the Ugandan school holidays. These include residential art camps at offsite facilities, weekend art camps, Saturday classes, intensive weeklong workshops, and afternoon classes for our younger students. Many of our camps, workshops and classes culminate in performances and art exhibitions challenging both facilitators (teachers) and students to present and share their work.

We also provide seminars for our students on topics relevant to youth, such as positive relationships, decision-making, HIV/AIDS, etc.

In Movement also involves students in cultural events in the community, including the Europe Uganda Cultural Village, Laba! Street Art Festival, Kampala Dream Circus, and others. Our students also participate in field trips to cultural institutions for performances and exhibitions, and visit sites such as wildlife conservation centers and waste disposal facilities for learning opportunities.

To ensure the success and sustainability of this approach, we are committed to document, monitor, and disseminate this educational development model. We produce audiovisual materials to share our work with interested parties around the world.