YE in Austria

In this youth exchange, we are using dance as a tool for getting to know theunknown, as a universal language of communication and a tool for inclusion and social change. Across the world and through the history, dance has been a central feature of human behavior and culture for all religions, societies and ethnic groups. Dancing is part of a tradition all over the world, and dancing helps groups and communities stay and work together – to communicate, to bond and to feel part of the whole. The aim of this youth exchange is to unite participants through dance, to make them re-think diversity and recognize the elements that unite us. Together with young people from Austria, Amenia, Croatia, Morocco, Spain and Ukraine, we are promoting human rights, social interaction and intercultural dialogue through dance and advocate social changes. We are using dance as a way of communicating, creating a dialogue with the local community, expressing ideas and emotions, breaking language barriers and stereotypes, responding to challenges in the society and also enjoying life.