4th Workshop

18 of August Pissouri Multicultural Center, Pissouri village 

The fourth local activity was implemented by youth workers Chrystalla Polydorou and Boghos Avetikian at the Multicultural Center of Pissouri. Present were youth workers from all over Cyprus (considering its size), and this activity focused on the movement and music aspect of the training course.

The activity was done  during the dissemination event of the NGO ACPELIA: https://www.acpelia.org/local-programs 

First, to icebreak, a huge piece of colorful cloth was used, and music played in the background. Participants were asked to move the cloth as they see fit, based on what their interpretations of feelings from the music were. For some it was angry, for some it was seen as happy. This was followed by a sound stimuli exploration, where participants were asked to jot down their emotions in whatever form this may be, whether its text, prose or a poem.

Afterwards, with different types of instrumental music, participants were pared up, one as the designated mover and the other as the responder. While pausing and transitioning to a different song, the above roles were switches.

Participants reflected on their experience, both as movers and as witnesses and eventual responders. The activity had a nonverbal communication focus, thus focusing on the connection between others, intertwining art and therapy. A reflection session took place afterwards.