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It will take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, Kosovo, Germany, Montenegro, and Serbia, and will directly involve youth, youth workers, and young people interested in art or event organization. It will also support youth organizations, NGOs, and local partners.
Through creating educational programs, organizing exchanges for youth workers, and putting on performances that talk about global issues, the project wants to build teamwork, inclusivity, and responsibility. PIROUETTE Phase 2 will set up special learning spaces for young artists and make sure its activities can last for a long time, bringing positive change even after the project ends. In the end, the goal is to inspire young people to use their creativity to address global challenges and build stronger, more welcoming communities that celebrate diversity and active involvement.
From May 17 to 23, 2025, an inspiring setting in Veliki Gaj, Serbia, hosted an international training dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of performative arts in non-formal education and global social engagement. The training was organized by project partner MAGNET, with the vibrant Magnet House becoming a hub of creativity for youth workers and young artists from six European countries.
Throughout the seven-day intensive programme, participants engaged in various artistic methods to explore how performative arts can empower communities and address pressing social challenges.
Through dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of experiences, they developed concrete ideas to share with their local communities.
The training format, the development of which the project consortium began in the previous period, has been enriched with inputs from the participants of the international training, also taking into account local contexts, and has been shaped into a comprehensive document entitled ‘Performing Change: Training Guidelines for Integrating Artistic Practices into Global Citizenship Education’.
From 16 to 22 September 2025, a Study Visit to Dublin was held within the framework of the project Pirouette 2 – Performative Arts for Youth Engagement and Community Regeneration. The visit brought together 20 youth and youth workers from 6 EU and Western Balkan countries, aiming to explore and strengthen approaches that encourage and foster “unprivileged art(ists)” – young artists from marginalised and underrepresented communities.
An inspiring and carefully designed programme enabled participants to connect with local civil society organisations, explore community-based initiatives, and witness youth-led actions that use art as a powerful tool for empowerment and social change. Through site visits, discussions, and collaborative sessions, participants gained valuable insight into organisational models and practices that support inclusion, creativity, and meaningful youth engagement.
Heartfelt thanks to all local partners, especially the host Redial Partnership, for their warm hospitality, and to all participants whose energy, curiosity, and inspiration made this week truly unforgettable.
Within the framework of the "PIROUETTE Phase 2" project, an international Youth Exchange was held in Berlin from 18 to 22 May 2026. This exchange brought together 30 young participants from seven countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, Germany, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine—to engage in a transformative artistic and educational journey.
The Global Education Local Trainings within the Pirouette 2 project were successfully implemented across six partner countries by organizations REDIAL, LDA Mostar, NGO NEST, Magnet Association, Anibar, and NGO Optimisti. With more than 60 participants, the activities combined non-formal education and participatory arts methods to explore global topics such as gender equality, climate change, and social inclusion, strengthening participants’ skills, awareness, and engagement in their local communities.
The Cultural Workshops within Pirouette Phase 2 were implemented across six partner countries, engaging a total of 120 participants. Through discussions, creative activities, and community-based work, participants explored and documented local artistic and cultural traditions, while reflecting on their role in shaping identity, social cohesion, and civic engagement. The workshops connected global themes with local contexts and laid the foundation for the Global Art Fusion process.
The cultural assessment within the Pirouette project was conducted in six partner countries by individuals with artistic backgrounds, building directly on the outcomes of cultural workshops involving around 120 participants. The process gathered and analyzed qualitative data on local artistic and cultural practices, identifying key forms of expression in each context and highlighting how culture is shaped by social, historical, and youth-led dynamics. The findings provided a solid evidence base for the Global Art Fusion Workshop and ensured that the final creative outputs emerge from authentic local realities and collaborative transnational work.
As part of the PIROUETTE Phase 2 project, young people from six partner countries — Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Ireland, Germany, and Kosovo — came together through the Global Art Fusion Workshop to explore the power of art in addressing global challenges.
Through participatory artistic processes, intercultural exchange, and creative collaboration with artists and youth workers, participants transformed local cultural traditions and personal perspectives into unique artistic creations. From theatre and storytelling to music, dance, visual arts, and multimedia performances, six countries developed six different artistic expressions reflecting local identities and shared global issues.
As part of Pirouette Phase 2, six Local Opening Dissemination Conferences were held across partner countries to introduce the project to communities and stakeholders. Around 180 participants—including youth, artists, educators, and civil society actors—engaged in presentations, discussions, and networking. The events highlighted the project’s goals, activities, and impact, while promoting creativity, inclusion, and collaboration. They successfully built awareness, partnerships, and momentum for future project activities.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar)
Germany (Berlin)
Ireland (Dublin)
Kosovo* (Peja)
Serbia (Veliki Gaj)
Montenegro (Nikšić)
Email : erasmusplus@ldamostar.org
