WORKSHOP
Erika Morri
October 28, 2024
ROME
Workshop with Erika Morri in Rome
During the exchange of the FRIDAS project, Erika Morri actively collaborated on a series of workshops alongside the two teams, Primavera Rugby and Nada Ragbi Klub.
The offline workshop session, led by Erika Morri on the 28th of October in the Primavera Rugby Pitch, was dedicated to fostering teamwork and understanding gender roles in both life and rugby. Erika, embodying her role as the gender coordinator, engaged participants through a series of dynamic activities designed to provoke thought and encourage collaboration.
The several activities Erika developed were: Pass the Ball, Shoe Size Line-Up, Preference Grouping.
One of the main activity was“Run and Throw Like a Girl”: in this poignant activity, participants were asked to run and throw a rugby ball “like a girl.” The predominantly male group reacted in diverse ways. Some openly expressed their disappointment, emphasizing that there should be no distinction in how boys and girls run or throw.
After physical activities, participants reflected on deeper life concepts by answering three questions:
- What does a good “kick” mean in real life?
- What does a bad “kick” mean in real life?
- What does a “lineout” symbolize for you?
In th end participants were divided into small groups, and music was played, specifically “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake. Each group had to clap and move in rhythm, responding to Erika’s calls. This activity not only emphasized the importance of working together harmoniously but also highlighted the joy of collaboration through movement.
WORKSHOP
John Cascone and Andrea Pangallo
April 30, 2024 – May 4, 2024
SPLIT
Workshop with John Cascone and Andrea Pangallo in Split
During the exchange of the FRIDAS project, artist John Cascone and Andrea Pangallo, the curator of movements, actively collaborated on a series of workshops alongside the two teams, Primavera Rugby and Nada Ragbi Klub. Transitioning to their initial meeting, the teams convened for the first time during this exchange, which brought young Italian players to Split, hosted by their Croatian counterparts. To kick off the event, organizers arranged a touch rugby match on the Croatian beach in Bačvice, the birthplace of Nada Ragbi Klub in 1959.
Within these workshops, the artist and Andrea Pangallo focused on refining the individual rugby movements of the young players from both teams. Their objective was to craft a choreography that encapsulated the positive values inherent in rugby. Participants actively embraced the task of physically embodying specific words deemed crucial in advocating for inclusion and gender equality, both within and beyond the realm of rugby. Transitioning to the outcome, the collaborative efforts of John and Andrea, alongside the players, will be showcased in the culminating performance scheduled for the project’s conclusion.
Throughout these interactive sessions, the young athletes had opportunities to engage in cultural exchange. They actively shared traditions and cultural insights from their respective countries, fostering a deeper understanding among the participants. Additionally, the players exchanged team shirts and actively participated in discussions centered around sports, with a particular focus on rugby.
