Conscious Dance Practices/hr

Od kraja 20. stoljeća pojavio se širok raspon modaliteta svjesnog plesa, svaki sa svojom strukturom, naglaskom i porijeklom. Unatoč stilskim razlikama, ove prakse općenito dijele predanost slobodnom obliku kretanja, utjelovljenju, emocionalnom izražavanju i grupnoj povezanosti u prostoru bez osuđivanja.

Većina svjesnih plesnih oblika izbjegava koreografiju i izvedbu, umjesto toga potičući sudionike da se kreću u skladu sa svojim unutarnjim iskustvom. Mnogi se nude kao tjedni događaji, radionice ili imerzivne obnove, a podržavaju ih organizacije za obuku i programi certificiranja učitelja.

U nastavku slijedi popis priznatih praksi unutar globalnog krajolika svjesnog plesa. Iako ovaj popis nije iscrpan, ističe neke od najčešće prakticiranih i formalno organiziranih pristupa.

Pregled modaliteta

• 5Rhythms – Praksa meditacije pokreta koju je razvila Gabrielle Roth, a koja istražuje pet ritmova: Tekući, Staccato, Kaos, Lirski i Mirujući. Ovi ritmovi se plešu u sekvenci poznatoj kao „Val“. Nastava se održava globalno putem mreže certificiranih učitelja.

• Open Floor – Razvijen od strane starijih 5Rhythms učitelja, Open Floor spaja istraživanje pokreta, emocionalnu inteligenciju i relacijsku svjesnost. Koristi vođene teme i fizička sidra za podršku utjelovljenju.

• freedomDANCE – Praksa plesne meditacije i svjesnog pokreta koju je razvio Alex Svoboda. Kombinira vođenu improvizaciju, glazbu i utjelovljenu svijest kako bi podržala prisutnost, emocionalnu integraciju i pristupačno iskustvo osobne slobode.

• Ecstatic Dance – Plesno okupljanje slobodnog oblika koje obično uključuje DJ-a, strukturirano otvaranje/zatvaranje i ozbiljan, neverbalni plesni podij. Ukorijenjen u uključivosti i zajednici, postao je globalni pokret građana.

• Integral Dance – Holistička praksa kretanja koja integrira tijelo, um i duh kroz principe integralne teorije. Premošćuje osobnu svijest, relacijsku povezanost i kolektivno utjelovljenje unutar jednog jedinstvenog pristupa.

• Heart in Motion – A dance practice that weaves embodiment, deep listening, and emotional expression into intuitive movement journeys. It emphasizes connection with the body’s intelligence and the healing power of shared presence.
• InnerMotion – A mindful movement practice that helps participants reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and inner rhythm through intuitive dance. It blends embodiment, emotional expression, and musical attunement to support self-awareness, healing, and authentic expression.
• Movement Medicine – Integrating shamanic wisdom, psychotherapeutic insight, and somatic practices, Movement Medicine provides a structured journey through archetypes, elemental energies, and personal intention.
• Soul Motion – A conscious dance practice founded by Vinn Arjuna Martí. It incorporates solo, partner, and group exploration with an emphasis on pause, stillness, and inner awareness.

• Contact Improvisation – A dance form based on spontaneous physical contact, weight-sharing, and movement exploration between partners. Practiced worldwide, it focuses on trust, listening, and physical awareness. Though not originally framed as “conscious dance,” it shares similar principles.

• Biodanza – Created by Rolando Toro in South America, Biodanza uses structured movement exercises and music to stimulate affective experiences and human integration. It emphasizes joy, connection, and vitality.

• Nia (Movement Practice) – A fusion of dance, martial arts, and healing arts created in the 1980s. Nia combines somatic awareness with choreographed and free-form movement to promote health and wellness.

• Authentic Movement – A contemplative movement practice where movers follow internal impulses in the presence of a witness. Often used in therapeutic and artistic contexts to access unconscious material.

• Chakradance – A dance modality influenced by Jungian psychology and chakra theory. Guided by specific music and visualization, it supports energetic and emotional awareness.

These practices offer diverse entry points into conscious movement, and many practitioners explore more than one modality over time. Some are community-driven and decentralized (like Ecstatic Dance), while others have formal schools and certification paths (like 5Rhythms or Open Floor).

International Organizations

• International Conscious Movement Teachers Association (ICMTA) – A global professional network supporting teachers, facilitators, and organizers of conscious movement practices. ICMTA fosters collaboration, ethical standards, education, and international dialogue across modalities.

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