Dance, a transformative tool for education

Performing arts hold great value for immersing ourselves in holistic learning; a learning that transcends barriers. This type of learning connects emotion and reason in a masterful way, as through performing arts, students are able to seek solutions to real problems, create projects that motivate them, and foster healthy interactions among peers, always focusing on active learning.Through this workshop, we aim to promote the creation of synergies between education and the arts, in order to enable the physical and emotional development of schoolchildren. Additionally, we aim to provide teachers with tools to help them reflect on themselves and take charge of their own growth process, stimulating resilience processes and reinforcing the ability to overcome conflicts and difficult situations.

FACILITATOR

Omar Meza: dancer, choreographer, and director of the DA.TE Danza Company, was born in Mexico City in 1964 and has been residing in Spain since 1994. He is recognized as one of the leading international experts in performing arts for children and youth. With over 40 years of experience in contemporary dance, he has directed more than 30 productions. Founder and director of DA.TE Danza in Granada since 1999, his company is known for creating performances for children and youth, having completed over 2,500 shows. Meza has served as a dance board member on the Board of ASSITEJ Spain and has been a pioneer of international congresses on dance for children. Among his new projects is the launch of the first interactive dance map promoted by the International Network of Dance for Youth. His artistic career spans various countries in Latin America and Europe, influencing his work as a creator and choreographer.

In this edition, Omar Meza participates in the festival elPetit with the show "Tú y yo" by the DA.TE Danza company.