Conscious Dance Practices/Open Floor/nb

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Open Floor er en dynamisk, mindful bevegelsespraksis som integrerer dans, kroppslig bevissthet, emosjonell intelligens og relasjonell utforskning. Med røtter i flere tiår med bevisst dansetradisjon og utviklet av et kollektiv av internasjonale lærere, inviterer Open Floor deltakerne til bevegelse som en ressurs for helbredelse, motstandskraft, kreativitet og tilknytning.

Oversikt

Open Floor bruker bevegelse som både et fysisk og psykologisk verktøy. I en Open Floor-klasse eller -workshop oppfordres deltakerne til å utforske et spekter av bevegelser forankret i nåtidsbevissthet. Øktene blander ofte guidede bevegelsesundersøkelser med friformsdans, og inviterer kropp, hjerte, sinn og sjel til aktiv dialog.

The practice draws from somatic psychology, mindfulness traditions, trauma-informed facilitation, and other conscious dance methods such as 5Rhythms and Soul Motion. It emphasizes embodiment not just as a concept, but as a living experience.

Core Curriculum

The Open Floor curriculum is structured around four key dimensions:

• Physical Embodiment: Awareness and exploration of the body through movement
• Emotional Embodiment: Recognition, expression, and integration of feelings through dance
• Mindful Awareness: Cultivating presence, curiosity, and non-judgment
• Relational Intelligence: Engaging with others through movement, boundaries, and empathy

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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