From 10 to 17 August 2009, the House of Europe in cooperation Yvelines with the Conservatory of Dance Sartrouville took 10 young Yvelinoise in central Skjergardsheimen at Øygarden near Bergen in Norway. There was a meeting of young people around the Hip-Hop, organized by the association Basecamp Diaconal Youth Service, as part of the Action 1.1 of the European Youth in Action.
Forty young Estonian, French, Irish and Norwegians between 13 and 18, accompanied by 8 facilitators found themselves in Norway where they have lived an unforgettable week. They managed to go beyond the language barrier and build great friendships in Europe.
Throughout the week, young people showed perseverance, patience and a lot of enthusiasm to learn the choreography Ole Petter Knarvik - dancer known in Norway for being a semifinalist in the shows "Norway's Got Talent "and" Dansefeber "(equivalent of" Incroyable Talent ") - to present a dance-hip hop" Unique "in the cultural center of Fjell.
Each group also presented a dance based on their preferences: Hip-hop Estonians, contemporary and classical dance for the French, traditional dance for the Irish, etc..
To prepare this show, the youth participated in workshops in the morning and attended dance classes every afternoon. Whatever their level of dancing, everyone was able to get involved in the success of this show. The dance was not the only occupation for young people. They also promoted the show in the region by creating posters, writing an article for the local newspaper, participating in a radio and by distributing flyers in the supermarket Fjell.
The day of the show, over 120 people came to cheer on our young Europeans, proud of having managed to get a good show for an hour a week.
Young people also have been able to enjoy their stay in Norway to sample the local cuisine, enjoy amazing landscapes, visit the beautiful city of Bergen, camping on the island of Langoy, and even fish for mackerel in Norwegian waters!
This trip also allowed them to discover new cultures, new customs, new languages. In fact, each evening, a cultural evening was set. Each group was thus able to present his country by making sample local delicacies, hosting games, showing typical dances, making listening to music etc..
Throughout the week, young people showed perseverance, patience and a lot of enthusiasm to learn the choreography Ole Petter Knarvik - dancer known in Norway for being a semifinalist in the shows "Norway's Got Talent "and" Dansefeber "(equivalent of" Incroyable Talent ") - to present a dance-hip hop" Unique "in the cultural center of Fjell.
Each group also presented a dance based on their preferences: Hip-hop Estonians, contemporary and classical dance for the French, traditional dance for the Irish, etc..
To prepare this show, the youth participated in workshops in the morning and attended dance classes every afternoon. Whatever their level of dancing, everyone was able to get involved in the success of this show. The dance was not the only occupation for young people. They also promoted the show in the region by creating posters, writing an article for the local newspaper, participating in a radio and by distributing flyers in the supermarket Fjell.
The day of the show, over 120 people came to cheer on our young Europeans, proud of having managed to get a good show for an hour a week.
Young people also have been able to enjoy their stay in Norway to sample the local cuisine, enjoy amazing landscapes, visit the beautiful city of Bergen, camping on the island of Langoy, and even fish for mackerel in Norwegian waters!
This trip also allowed them to discover new cultures, new customs, new languages. In fact, each evening, a cultural evening was set. Each group was thus able to present his country by making sample local delicacies, hosting games, showing typical dances, making listening to music etc..
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