Conscious Dance Practices/Open Floor/hr

Open Floor International logo

Open Floor je dinamična, svjesna praksa pokreta koja integrira ples, utjelovljenu svjesnost, emocionalnu inteligenciju i istraživanje odnosa. Ukorijenjena u desetljećima svjesne plesne tradicije i razvijena od strane kolektiva međunarodnih učitelja, Open Floor poziva sudionike u pokret kao resurs za iscjeljenje, otpornost, kreativnost i povezanost.

Pregled

Open Floor koristi pokret kao fizički i psihološki alat. U Open Floor satu ili radionici, polaznici se potiču na istraživanje raspona pokreta utemeljenih na svjesnosti sadašnjeg trenutka. Sesije često kombiniraju vođena istraživanja pokreta sa slobodnim plesom, pozivajući tijelo, srce, um i dušu na aktivni dijalog.

Praksa se temelji na somaskoj psihologiji, tradicijama mindfulnessa, facilitaciji utemeljenoj na traumi i drugim metodama svjesnog plesa kao što su 5Rhythms i Soul Motion. Naglašava utjelovljenje ne samo kao koncept, već kao životno iskustvo.

Osnovni kurikulum

Kurikulum Open Floor strukturiran je oko četiri ključne dimenzije:

• Fizičko utjelovljenje: Svijest i istraživanje tijela kroz pokret
• Emocionalno utjelovljenje: Prepoznavanje, izražavanje i integracija osjećaja kroz ples
• Svjesna svjesnost: Razvijanje prisutnosti, znatiželje i neosuđivanja
• Relacijska inteligencija: Angažiranje s drugima kroz pokret, granice i empatiju

Within these domains, students engage with tools such as:

• Movement Resources (e.g., Grounding, Centering, Articulation)
• Relational Dynamics (e.g., One-to-One, Group, Witnessing)
• The Four Continuums (e.g., Fluidity & Rigidity, Presence & Absence)

Teaching Approach

Open Floor teachers are trained to create safe, inclusive, and generative spaces. Sessions may include:

• Thematic movement inquiries
• Periods of personal reflection
• Verbal guidance and silence
• Partner or group exercises
• Emotional processing through movement

Classes vary in length and style, from weekly drop-ins to multi-day workshops and in-depth training modules.

Mission and Values

Open Floor International is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to make embodied movement practices widely accessible. The school’s values include:

• Honoring diversity and inclusion
• Supporting community and connection
• Promoting embodiment as a vital human capacity
• Using movement to respond to the challenges of modern life

Global Network

Open Floor has trained hundreds of teachers and practitioners worldwide. Its certified faculty offer classes, workshops, and training programs across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania.

The organization maintains a growing network of:

• Licensed Teachers
• Movement Facilitators
• Therapists and Coaches integrating Open Floor into professional practice

Training Pathway

The Open Floor curriculum includes:

• Movement Practice Classes
• Emotional and Relational Intelligence modules
• Group Facilitation and Leadership training
• Therapy-integration training for professionals

It also partners with therapists and educators to develop specialized tracks such as:

• Open Floor Therapy in Motion
• Open Floor for Youth and Education

References

External Links

• Official Open Floor Website

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