Improvisation as a bridge for inclusion and change
Performing Bridges
Portugal – Latvia – Netherlands
Erasmus+ Project 2025-1-PT01-RF210-ADU-000360058
Improvisation for Inclusive Education and Social Change
Performing Bridges is an Erasmus+ cooperation project exploring how improvisation can become a practical tool for education, social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. Bringing together partners from Portugal, the Netherlands and Latvia, the project connects artists, educators, psychologists and community organisations to develop new approaches that strengthen creativity, communication and collaboration through the performing arts.
Rather than viewing improvisation solely as an artistic practice, the project explores its wider potential in educational and social contexts. By combining artistic research, international collaboration and practical learning experiences, Performing Bridges supports educators and cultural professionals in creating more inclusive, participatory and creative learning environments. These objectives are closely aligned with the Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion, civic participation and improving access to adult education.
Throughout the project, participants collaborate across countries to exchange knowledge, test new methodologies and build sustainable educational resources that remain openly accessible beyond the project’s lifetime. The initiative demonstrates how artistic practice can contribute to stronger communities, lifelong learning and meaningful intercultural cooperation.
Project components
A professional development programme designed for educators, youth workers and cultural professionals. Through practical workshops and collaborative learning, participants explore improvisation as a methodology for inclusive education, communication, creativity and social participation.
An international festival bringing together performers, musicians, educators and audiences to explore improvisation through performances, workshops and participatory artistic experiences. The festival serves as the project’s public platform, creating opportunities for intercultural dialogue, community engagement and creative exchange.
A multilingual digital resource providing educational materials, practical exercises, lesson plans and methodological guidance for applying improvisation in formal and non-formal learning environments. The platform ensures that the project’s knowledge remains freely accessible and continues supporting educators beyond the project’s duration.
Partners
Portugal
Kseniia Oleinikova
Project coordination, artistic direction, development of the Methodological Toolkit and Online Platform, and organisation of the Total Improv Festival.
Netherlands
Stichting Multiculturele Bruggen
Specialists in adult education, migrant integration and community development. Responsible for designing and implementing the international Training Programme for educators and cultural professionals.
Latvia
Larsan Consulting
An organisation specialising in psychology, social inclusion and professional development. Responsible for dissemination, networking and ensuring that the project’s results reach educational, cultural and social organisations across Europe.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
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Performing Bridges believes that creativity grows through collaboration. Whether you are an educator, artist, researcher, cultural organisation or simply interested in the role of improvisation in education and society, we invite you to explore the project’s activities, resources and international community.
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