Key Principles of Conscious Dance

From danceresource.org
  • Embodiment & Presence
    • Being fully present within your body, fostering a mindful awareness of sensations and movement.
  • Mindfulness & Awareness
    • Cultivating non-judgmental attention to the present moment, movements, breath, sensations, and emotions.
  • Authenticity & Freedom
    • Encouraging dancers to move authentically and spontaneously, free from external judgment, expectation, or choreographed patterns.
  • Emotional Expression & Integration
    • Allowing emotions to flow through movement safely, facilitating emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and overall psychological well-being.
  • Inclusivity & Community
    • Promoting open, welcoming, safe spaces for diverse participants. Emphasizing respect, consent, and shared responsibility.
  • Exploration & Creativity
    • Encouraging playful experimentation, exploration, and personal risk-taking in movement to expand physical and emotional possibilities.