The Practice

Open Floor movement practice is, above all, an experiential practice. We enter through the body, through movement, through direct experience. It is not about learning a specific dance form, but about exploring what moves through us as we move: sensations, emotions, thoughts, impulses, resistances, imagination… Everything is welcome, and everything can find its place in the dance.

Sessions can take place alone or in groups, with music or sometimes in silence. The musical landscapes are diverse, ranging from very gentle sounds to more intense rhythms — from classical to techno, from pop to jazz, and many sounds in between — depending on what the moment calls for. The duration can also vary: a few minutes, a few hours, a full day, a longer training… Each format opens a different space to meet oneself and to meet others.

Within the experience of the practice, the body is invited to move freely, to pause, to begin again, to follow what emerges from moment to moment. There may be joy, fatigue, lightness or depth. Sometimes movement feels effortless and flowing; at other times it is hesitant, searching, not yet knowing where it is leading. This variety of experiences is part of the process itself: there is nothing to achieve, only to experience and move through.

Open Floor offers a framework to explore free movement and, through it, to encounter oneself more fully. The practice nourishes presence, listening, and the ability to stay in motion in life, even when situations become complex. It helps us sense when to open and when to protect ourselves, when to move forward and when to step back. It supports both connection with others and a deeper connection with oneself.

At the heart of the method are physical anchors. By bringing attention to a specific area — the feet, the breath, the pelvis, the jaw, the spine, for example — we return to something tangible and reliable: the body as it is, here and now. These anchors help us stay grounded in lived experience rather than getting lost in thoughts.

We also work with different movement resources that enrich both our dance and our daily life: for example how to activate and how to settle, how to release, how to ground, how to follow a vector, and how to fully inhabit a movement before letting it transform or dissolve. These are not techniques to master, but qualities to explore and integrate over time in our way of being in motion.

The practice often follows a natural cycle: we begin by opening our attention to what is present, then we enter more consciously into the body through an anchor. From there, we explore a theme, a movement principle, or simply what is arising in the moment. Finally, we take time to settle, allowing the experience to integrate.

Over time, this dance becomes more than an occasional activity. It supports vitality, enriches relationships, and accompanies a personal path of growth. It reminds us that movement is not only something we do with the body, but also a way of inhabiting life — with greater awareness, fluidity, and inner freedom.

Open Floor is truly for everybody. There are no requirements of age, physical condition, or previous dance experience. Every body is welcome, exactly as it is, with its abilities, its limits, its history, and its possibilities. The practice adapts to each person, inviting movement that is authentic rather than perfect. In this way, it becomes a deeply inclusive space, where diversity of bodies and experiences is not only accepted, but valued. Each participant brings their own unique way of moving, and together we create a field where everyone can belong, participate, and be met with respect and care.