Dance my darling, dance
To make cultural activities accessible for young people in rural areas and contribute to giving young people the same opportunities as urban youth, a cultural project is being implemented where young people co-create and participate in a multicultural event that helps strengthen health, well-being, and inclusion.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the project:
The purpose of the project is to make cultural activities accessible for young people in rural areas so that all young people have the same opportunities. Through participation in this cultural project, young people will have the opportunity to co-create and participate in a multicultural event and contribute to strengthened health, well-being, and inclusion.
The goal of the project:
Four full-day workshops with the theme of multiculturalism and integration, as well as three performances of ”Dance my darling, dance.”.
Evaluation of the current situation for participants regarding soft values and evaluation of the situation after participation in the activities concerning the same soft values.
About the Project
The project consists of:
- Planning and preparations
- Four full-day workshops
- Concluding performance in each area
- Rehearsals and presentations.
”It is important that cultural activities for young people are made accessible even in rural areas so that all young people have the same opportunities. Cultural practice is also an important source of health and well-being, and there is evidence showing that young people in rural areas do not always feel well.”
From the application
About the Project
Project Period
2026-2027
Project Owner
Leader Mittland Plus
Contact Person
Yamandú Pontvik
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About Funding
Established Support Amount
1,461,580 kronor
Funding from LAG
482,321 kronor
Funding from the Agricultural Fund
979,259 kronor
Private funding
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement valued at 360,000 kronor.
LAG Board's Decision Justification
LAG decides to prioritize the project as it meets all basic requirements and achieves more than 300 points, which means that the project is assessed to contribute to the goals and efforts included in the implementation of the local development strategy for Leader Mittland Plus.
The applicant has described in their application that the project's benefits accrue to rural areas, follows the basic principles of the leader method regarding partnership, local anchoring, and local innovation, and through its results can contribute to the local strategy's Goal 1 of a thriving and co-creating population through sub-goal 1A Actions to strengthen local community and sense of belonging, cohesion, local engagement, and democratic processes, 1D strengthen people's health and well-being, equal value for all, multiculturalism, integration, and meaningful employment in social activities, security, 1E attitude formation among young people, young people's co-determination, participation, belief in the future, and realization of visions, young people's projects for their own community, as well as Goal 2 an attractive, sustainable, and inclusive living environment through the sub-goal and Goal 2 through sub-goal 2H cultural practice, cultural events.
The assessment is based on the application concerning a description of an investment in a recreation area for all generations, is intended for many, which also strengthens the place's attractiveness in a broad sense.