Uveljavljene zavestne plesne prakse

Od konca 20. stoletja se je pojavila široka paleta zavestnih plesnih modalitet, vsak s svojo strukturo, poudarkom in izvorom. Kljub slogovnim razlikam te prakse na splošno združuje zavezanost svobodnemu gibanju, utelešenju, čustvenemu izražanju in povezovanju skupine v neobsojajočem prostoru.

Večina zavestnih plesnih oblik se izogiba koreografiji in performansu, temveč spodbuja udeležence, da se gibljejo v skladu s svojo notranjo izkušnjo. Številne so na voljo kot tedenski dogodki, delavnice ali poglobljeni umiki, podpirajo pa jih organizacije za usposabljanje in programi za certificiranje učiteljev.

Spodaj je seznam priznanih praks znotraj globalne krajine zavestnega plesa. Čeprav to ni izčrpen seznam, izpostavlja nekatere najpogosteje prakticirane in formalno organizirane pristope.

Pregled modalitet

• 5Rhythms – Praksa gibalne meditacije, ki jo je razvila Gabrielle Roth in raziskuje pet ritmov: tekočnost, stakato, kaos, liričnost in mirnost. Ti ritmi se plešejo v zaporedju, znanem kot »Val«. Tečaji potekajo po vsem svetu prek mreže certificiranih učiteljev.

• Open Floor – Open Floor, ki so ga razvili starejši učitelji 5Rhythms, združuje gibalno raziskovanje, čustveno inteligenco in relacijsko zavedanje. Uporablja vodene teme in fizična sidra za podporo utelešenju.

• freedomDANCE – Praksa plesne meditacije in zavestnega gibanja, ki jo je razvil Alex Svoboda. Združuje vodeno improvizacijo, glasbo in utelešeno zavedanje za podporo prisotnosti, čustveni integraciji in dostopni izkušnji osebne svobode.

• Ecstatic Dance – Prosto plesno srečanje, ki ga običajno spremlja DJ, strukturiran otvoritveni/zaključni nastop in umirjeno, neverbalno plesišče. Gibanje, ki temelji na vključenosti in skupnosti, je postalo globalno gibanje na lokalni ravni.

• Integral Dance – Holistična gibalna praksa, ki združuje telo, um in duha s pomočjo načel integralne teorije. Z enotnim pristopom povezuje osebno zavedanje, relacijsko povezanost in kolektivno utelešenje.

• 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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