Miloš Gačanović
About
Miloš Gačanović is a multidisciplinary creator bridging the worlds of conscious dance, technology, and visual arts. With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership—most notably as co-founder of Makonda and CTO of the U.S.-based AI company Blockade Labs—he left the tech world in 2025 to fully dedicate himself to dance, embodiment, and human connection.
Today, he is the founder of DanceResource.org, a global nonprofit platform dedicated to making knowledge about conscious movement accessible, inclusive, and scientifically grounded.
Founder: DanceResource.org
In 2025, Miloš launched DanceResource.org, a multilingual, open-source platform that integrates:
- A public wiki on conscious dance modalities
- A global events calendar
- A forum for dancers, facilitators, and researchers
- A mobile/web app for personal movement practice
The platform fosters a network where dance meets science, spirituality, and activism. Its mission is to preserve and share the transformative knowledge of conscious movement traditions like 5Rhythms, Open Floor, and Ecstatic Dance, while also supporting innovation and cross-disciplinary learning.
Dance & Embodiment Journey
Miloš's relationship with dance began in the early '90s during Belgrade’s underground rave movement. What started as instinctive club dancing evolved into a lifelong personal practice and, eventually, a professional calling. His pivotal shift began in 2016 when he joined workshops led by Open Floor facilitator Hana Stamatović, whose teachings on embodiment, mindfulness, and emotional expression deeply influenced him.
Following years of immersive practice, personal research, and therapeutic integration, Miloš began developing his own movement methodology - InnerMotion, combining intuitive dance with principles from psychology, neuroscience, and somatic education. His method supports self-expression, emotional healing, and reconnecting with one's body through mindfulness practices. In 2024, he enrolled at the Center for Integrative Development (CIR) and began mentorship with Alexey Kuzmin to further refine his skills as a facilitator.
Background in Tech & Art
Before transitioning to dance full-time, Miloš had a prolific career in IT, digital media, and interactive design:
- Programming since age 6 on ZX Spectrum; first website at 16 (1996)
- Co-founder of Makonda: a software company behind custom CMS platforms, mobile apps, and large-scale portals for publishing, travel, and classifieds
- CTO of Blockade Labs and 330.ai, pioneering in AI, SaaS, and interactive media
- Unity3D game developer, system architect, and DevOps engineer
- Graphic designer and animator with experience in film, television, and 3D visualizations
- Studied multimedia arts at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera (Milan) and graphic design in Belgrade
Areas of Expertise
- Movement & Dance: Conscious dance facilitation, somatic awareness, creative embodiment
- Technology: Full-stack web & app development, DevOps, systems architecture, SaaS
- Visual Arts: Digital and 3D design, animation, multimedia storytelling
- Research & Strategy: Project leadership, community building, content curation, educational design
Vision
Miloš is committed to a future where movement is recognized not only as art or therapy but as an essential language of being human. Through platforms like DanceResource.org, he is working toward a world where every person can access tools for embodied wisdom, creative freedom, and collective healing.
