Conscious Dance Practices/Biodanza/ru

«Биоданза» — это система движений, танцев и практических упражнений, призванная способствовать развитию человека, эмоциональной интеграции и связи с жизнью. Название происходит от греческих слов «bios» (жизнь) и «danza» (танец), что означает «танец жизни».

Биоданза практикуется по всему миру посредством регулярных занятий, семинаров и долгосрочных программ обучения. Она делает акцент на эмоциональности, жизненной силе, творчестве, сексуальности и трансцендентности как на основных измерениях человеческого опыта.

Истоки

Биоданса была создана в 1960-х годах Роландо Торо Аранедой (1924–2010), чилийским психологом, антропологом, поэтом и художником. Торо разработал биодансу, работая с психиатрическими пациентами, студентами университетов и общественными группами, опираясь на исследования в области психологии, биологии, антропологии и образования.

Эта система возникла как ответ на социальную раздробленность и эмоциональное подавление, предлагая движение, музыку и человеческие встречи в качестве важнейших сил для восстановления здоровья и смысла жизни.

Основные принципы

Биоданза основана на нескольких ключевых принципах:

• Vivencia — an intense, lived experience in the present moment, integrating sensation, emotion, and movement.
• Affectivity — the capacity to connect, bond, and empathise with others.
• Integration — harmonising body, emotions, instincts, and identity.
• Human connection — cultivating trust, belonging, and relational presence.

Rather than focusing on technique or performance, Biodanza prioritises experience, feeling, and authentic expression.

Practice

A typical Biodanza session consists of a sequence of guided movement exercises performed to carefully selected music. Exercises alternate between:

• activation and relaxation,
• individual and group movement,
• expressive and integrative phases.

There is no choreography to memorise. Movements are simple, natural, and accessible, supporting participants in reconnecting with their innate capacity for movement and expression.

Verbal guidance is minimal; emphasis is placed on music, movement, and direct experience.

Lines of vivencia

Biodanza organises its exercises around five fundamental Lines of Vivencia:

• Vitality — joy, energy, and the instinct for life.
• Sexuality — pleasure, desire, and sensual presence.
• Creativity — expression, innovation, and imagination.
• Affectivity — love, empathy, and emotional bonding.
• Transcendence — connection beyond the individual self.

These lines represent innate human potentials and guide both class design and long-term development.

Music and movement

Music plays a central role in Biodanza. Selections are chosen for their emotional resonance, rhythmic clarity, and capacity to evoke specific states of being. Movement is seen as a biological and emotional response to music rather than an aesthetic act.

Teacher training

Biodanza is taught by facilitators who complete structured, multi-year Biodanza Teacher Training programmes. These programmes are offered through officially recognised Biodanza schools and follow a common international curriculum, while allowing for regional and cultural adaptation.

Global community

Biodanza is practiced in many countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. International organisations coordinate training standards, research, and collaboration among schools and facilitators, supporting a global community rooted in shared principles and practice.

Relationship to conscious dance

Biodanza is considered one of the foundational practices within the broader conscious dance and movement field. It differs from improvisation-based practices by using a structured sequence of exercises, while sharing common ground in embodiment, emotional awareness, and non-verbal exploration.

External links

• International Biodanza Federation: https://www.biodanzainternational.com/
• Biodanza Australia: https://biodanza.com.au/
• Biodanza UK: https://www.biodanzaassociation.uk
• Biodanza Biocentrica: https://biocentrica.com.au
• Biodanza Spain: https://escuelasdebiodanza.es
• IBFed Biodanza: https://www.biodanza.org