- What went in
- Facilitator time and a space for movement, music and art. Art materials for the individual reflection.
- Outside help
- Thudippu Dance Foundation hosted the session.
- Time
- 2 hours
The session started with a name-and-movement activity. This encouraged introductions and group participation. Participants introduced themselves with simple movements. This helped create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
In the mood-sharing activity, participants said how they felt at that moment. This helped them recognise and express their current feelings.
Next came guided movement exploration. This encouraged body awareness and creative expression. Participants explored different movements and connected with their bodies. They used movement to express themselves.
The group then made music together. They explored sounds and rhythms together. They shared ideas and listened to one another. They showed their creation to the group.
After that, participants did an individual art reflection. They used art to express their thoughts and feelings. They also shared their experiences from the session. This gave them a chance for personal reflection and creative expression.
The session ended with a closing activity. This reflected on the session and brought the shared experience to an end.
Participants responded positively throughout the session. They showed interest and engagement.
- A piece of music made together and shown to the group. Individual art reflections shared with each other.
Participation increased. Participants engaged in the different activities and showed interest in the session.
Participants communicated their moods and thoughts through movement and sound. Art gave them another way to express feelings.
Creativity grew. Participants explored different ways of moving and creating rhythms. They expressed their experiences in different ways.
The session included working together and listening. The group music-making activity encouraged participants to share ideas and listen to one another. They created something together.
Movement exploration gave participants chances to notice and experiment with different ways of moving.
The individual art activity gave participants space to reflect on their experiences and represent them creatively.
Participants told us these outcomes, and we observed them through their engagement in the activities. The group music-making and the individual art reflection also showed these outcomes.
(Participants told us)
The session showed the value of combining movement and music. Adding art gave another way for participants to join in. The combination gives people different ways to take part and express themselves. People do not all communicate or express themselves in the same way. Different creative activities can help participants join in at their own comfort level and interest.
Movement and music offered different ways to communicate and explore feelings. They also offered ways to express creativity and connect with others. Art offered another such way. All of this happened in a supportive group setting.
The music-making activity also showed the value of listening and sharing ideas. It also showed the value of creating together. The individual art reflection gave a quieter space for personal expression after the group activities.
The session showed the need for a supportive environment. In this environment, participants can explore and take part. They can also express themselves without pressure.
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