Open Floor
Open Floor는 춤, 신체 인식, 감성 지능, 관계 탐구를 통합하는 역동적이고 마음챙김적인 움직임 수련입니다. 수십 년에 걸친 의식적인 춤의 전통에 뿌리를 두고 국제적인 강사 집단에 의해 개발된 Open Floor는 참가자들이 움직임을 치유, 회복력, 창의성, 그리고 연결을 위한 자원으로 활용하도록 이끌어줍니다.[1]
개요
Open Floor은 움직임을 신체적, 심리적 도구로 활용합니다. Open Floor 수업이나 워크숍에서 참가자들은 현재 순간에 대한 자각을 바탕으로 다양한 움직임을 탐색하도록 권장됩니다. 세션은 종종 안내된 움직임 탐구와 자유로운 춤을 결합하여 몸, 마음, 정신, 영혼이 적극적으로 소통하도록 합니다.[2]
이 수련법은 신체 심리학, 마음챙김 전통, 트라우마에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 한 진행 방식, 그리고 5리듬 및 Soul Motion와 같은 의식적인 춤 기법들을 활용합니다. 신체성을 단순히 개념이 아닌 살아있는 경험으로 강조합니다.
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[3]
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.[4]
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
