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Theatre for social transformation

The Ecole des Sables organizes a new workshop for dancers from the African continent

The Ecole des Sables organizes a new workshop for dancers from the African continent which will take place from March 17th until May 24th, 2008 in Toubab Dialaw. You know how important these workshops are for the professional and personal development of a dancer. So we ask you for your help to spread this information to talented dancers in your country to give this chance to as many dancers possible. Help them to get the same chance you got and participate this way also to the development of dance in your country and in Africa.The subject of this year's workshop is: TRADITION = INNOVATION

New research on Creative Drama, a qualitative study

In mid January Charru Sharma from India defended her thesis on "Use of Creative Drama in Children's Social and Cognitive Development". This is one of the pioneer research in the area of drama and education in India.

Artists Help to Heal Wounds in Kenya

Politicians have plunged the country into chaos but local artistes can help to heal the wounds caused by an election gone awry and the resultant lawlessness and suffering.

Augusto Boal nominated candidate to the Nobel Prize of Peace

Augusto Boal has been nominated candidate to the Nobel Prize of Peace for next year of 2008.
Augusto Boal ha sido nombrado Candidato al Premio Nobel de la Paz para 2008.
Augusto Boal a été indiqué comme candidat au Prix Nobel de la Paix pour l’année 2008.

IV Festival Internacional de teatro unipersonal

Del 02 al 15 de Deciembre 2007, Perú

Una de las piezas es "Ni mierda pa´ el perro" que narra la historia de Gilma, una mujer que sufre los embates del cambio, al trasladarse del campo a la ciudad en busca de un sueño que nunca cumple. La situación de miles de seres colombianos en busca del “Dorado”.