Classes are back on the dance floor in Forest Row; tickets here
Upcoming Online Open Floor Trainings that I’m Co-Teaching…
⫸Common Ground Immersion February 1-6, 2022
⫸Common Ground Practicum March 31- April 3, 2022
january
28jan9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
february
1febAll DayCommon Ground Immersion 1-6 FEBRUARY(All Day) OnlineLocation:Europe
Event Details
1-6 FEBRUARY [...]
Event Details
1-6 FEBRUARY 2022 – EUROPE Time Zone
An immersion is a 6-day, (30 hour) intensive training. There are four immersions offered:
- Common Ground
- Common Sense
- Common Knowledge
- Common Good
Those enrolled in the Open Floor Teacher Training must take the immersions in this order. Students who are not enrolled in the Teacher Training program may apply to any or all immersion(s), and do not need to take them in order.
An invitation to give ourselves time. Time to study our bodies – how they work, where we have placed them and how that impacts how we behave, feel and sense the world in and around us.
Immerse yourself in five full days of embodiment study. Take time to notice sensations, reactions, habits and creative possibilities.
COMMON GROUND & PHYSICAL EMBODIMENT
Physical embodiment refers to the process of becoming present, rooted, sensitive, and alive in the body. It is a sense of being at home in one’s skin.
In this immersion you will develop a sensate awareness of:
- Being at home in one’s skin
- Beginning with where we are in space, where our body begins and ends
- Breath, sensation, weight, gravity
- Physical movement impulses: how they arise and pass through the body
- Tracking activation and settling in the nervous system, as it is occurring
- Basic anatomical structures and functions – how different body parts feel when we move
- How our muscular and skeletal systems relate to and interact with the other major systems in the body
1-6 FEBRUARY 2022 – EUROPE
All times are CET – check your local time
- Feb 1: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 2: 10am – 1pm
- Feb 3: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 4: 10am – 1pm
- Feb 5: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 6: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
The cost of this Immersion is: $850
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Open Floor Immersions
ONLINE AND LOCAL, IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
A deep dive into Open Floor movement practice with our highly experienced and talented teaching team, Open Floor Immersions offer intensive personal practice and a deeper understanding of its relevance to daily life.The Immersions are also an opportunity to meet and connect with a community of like minded movers.
With a focus on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming more inclusive, we are aiming to offer local immersions in USA, Europe, UK, and New Zealand as soon as possible, and are expanding our teaching to more languages than just English.
Time
1 (Tuesday) - 6 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor
leah@openfloor.org
4feb9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
5feb7:30 pm- 9:30 pmSaturday Night Sweat7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST Michael Hall SchoolLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam
earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
11feb9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
18feb9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
25feb9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
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4mar9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
5mar7:30 pm- 9:30 pmSaturday Night Sweat7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST Michael Hall SchoolLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam
earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
11mar9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
18mar9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
25mar9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
31mar - 3aprAll DayCommon Ground Practicum March 31- April 3, 2022(All Day) OnlineLocation:Europe
Event Details
Event Details
For information about the Open Floor Teacher Training please see the Open Floor Website
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Time
March 31 (Thursday) - April 3 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor
leah@openfloor.org
Show More Eventsapril
31mar - 3aprAll DayCommon Ground Practicum March 31- April 3, 2022(All Day) OnlineLocation:Europe
Event Details
Event Details
For information about the Open Floor Teacher Training please see the Open Floor Website
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Time
March 31 (Thursday) - April 3 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor
leah@openfloor.org
1apr9:30 am- 11:00 amOpen Floor - Forest Row - Friday MorningsFriday Morning Dance9:30 am - 11:00 am Peter Griffiths HallLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies
heart@sarahdavies.org
2apr7:30 pm- 9:30 pmSaturday Night Sweat7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST Michael Hall SchoolLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam
earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
may
7may7:30 pm- 9:30 pmSaturday Night Sweat7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST Michael Hall SchoolLocation:Forest Row
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam
earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
october
11octAll DayCommon Sense Immersion - October 11-16, 2022(All Day: tuesday) OnlineLocation:Europe
Event Details
AN INTENSIVE 30 HOUR, 6 DAY ONLINE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
Event Details
AN INTENSIVE 30 HOUR, 6 DAY ONLINE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
October 11-16, 2022 – EUROPE Time Zone
An invitation to give ourselves time. Time to study our bodies – how they work, where we have placed them and how that impacts how we behave, feel and sense the world in and around us.
Immerse yourself in five full days of embodiment study. Take time to notice sensations, reactions, habits and creative possibilities.
COMMON SENSE & EMOTIONAL EMBODIMENT
This immersion focuses on quality of consciousness and emotional intelligence.
Emotional embodiment refers to the process of learning to become wise, resilient and creative in relation to our own and other’s emotions. It refers to our capacity to feel emotion and to remain present and creative in all four domains of relationship (alone, with a partner, in a group, and in relation to spirit).
In this immersion you will develop insights and skills to become emotionally embodied. You will:
- Have a physical language for your emotions, and can move creatively with them
- Be able to allow feelings in, out and through the body
- Witness emotion as it passes in and through your nervous system, and able to track emotion as energy-in-motion in your own body and in others
- Be comfortable with the full range of emotional impulses and mindfully choose to nourish and express an emotion, be with it, or calm it down
- Know how to match what is present on the outside with what is occurring inside you
The cost of this Immersion is: $850
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Please Note:
- The first Immersion and Practicum will be online. The faculty will be Lucie Nérot, Deborah Lewin, and Sarah Davies.
- After Immersion 1, we will do our best to offer in person Immersions and Practicums, in France and in the UK.When we start teaching in-person for Phase 2 (October 2022) we will offer an online alternative if you are unable to join us in person. This is in response to the uncertainties of the COVID situation, and the multiple borders within the EU and the UK. This will apply to Phases 3 and 4 if the COVID situation hasn’t resolved itself.
Open Floor Immersions
ONLINE AND LOCAL, IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
A deep dive into Open Floor movement practice with our highly experienced and talented teaching team, Open Floor Immersions offer intensive personal practice and a deeper understanding of its relevance to daily life.The Immersions are also an opportunity to meet and connect with a community of like minded movers.
With a focus on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming more inclusive, we are aiming to offer local immersions in USA, Europe, UK, and New Zealand as soon as possible, and are expanding our teaching to more languages than just English.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Organizer
Open Floor
leah@openfloor.org
november
24nov - 27All DayCommon Sense Practicum - November 24-27, 2022(All Day) OnlineLocation:Europe
Event Details
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE [...]
Event Details
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPEN FLOOR TEACHER TRAINING PLEASE SEE THE OPEN FLOOR WEBSITE
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Please Note:
- The first Immersion and Practicum will be online. The faculty will be Lucie Nérot, Deborah Lewin, and Sarah Davies.
- After Immersion 1, we will do our best to offer in person Immersions and Practicums, in France and in the UK.When we start teaching in-person for Phase 2 (October 2022) we will offer an online alternative if you are unable to join us in person. This is in response to the uncertainties of the COVID situation, and the multiple borders within the EU and the UK. This will apply to Phases 3 and 4 if the COVID situation hasn’t resolved itself.
Time
24 (Thursday) - 27 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor
leah@openfloor.org
january
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
february
Event Details
1-6 FEBRUARY [...]
Event Details
1-6 FEBRUARY 2022 – EUROPE Time Zone
An immersion is a 6-day, (30 hour) intensive training. There are four immersions offered:
- Common Ground
- Common Sense
- Common Knowledge
- Common Good
Those enrolled in the Open Floor Teacher Training must take the immersions in this order. Students who are not enrolled in the Teacher Training program may apply to any or all immersion(s), and do not need to take them in order.
An invitation to give ourselves time. Time to study our bodies – how they work, where we have placed them and how that impacts how we behave, feel and sense the world in and around us.
Immerse yourself in five full days of embodiment study. Take time to notice sensations, reactions, habits and creative possibilities.
COMMON GROUND & PHYSICAL EMBODIMENT
Physical embodiment refers to the process of becoming present, rooted, sensitive, and alive in the body. It is a sense of being at home in one’s skin.
In this immersion you will develop a sensate awareness of:
- Being at home in one’s skin
- Beginning with where we are in space, where our body begins and ends
- Breath, sensation, weight, gravity
- Physical movement impulses: how they arise and pass through the body
- Tracking activation and settling in the nervous system, as it is occurring
- Basic anatomical structures and functions – how different body parts feel when we move
- How our muscular and skeletal systems relate to and interact with the other major systems in the body
1-6 FEBRUARY 2022 – EUROPE
All times are CET – check your local time
- Feb 1: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 2: 10am – 1pm
- Feb 3: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 4: 10am – 1pm
- Feb 5: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
- Feb 6: 10am – 1pm, 4pm – 7pm
The cost of this Immersion is: $850
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Open Floor Immersions
ONLINE AND LOCAL, IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
A deep dive into Open Floor movement practice with our highly experienced and talented teaching team, Open Floor Immersions offer intensive personal practice and a deeper understanding of its relevance to daily life.The Immersions are also an opportunity to meet and connect with a community of like minded movers.
With a focus on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming more inclusive, we are aiming to offer local immersions in USA, Europe, UK, and New Zealand as soon as possible, and are expanding our teaching to more languages than just English.
Time
1 (Tuesday) - 6 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor leah@openfloor.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month. Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
march
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month. Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
Event Details
For information about the Open Floor Teacher Training please see the Open Floor Website
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Time
March 31 (Thursday) - April 3 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor leah@openfloor.org
april
Event Details
Event Details
For information about the Open Floor Teacher Training please see the Open Floor Website
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Time
March 31 (Thursday) - April 3 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor leah@openfloor.org
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am. What is an Open Floor class? It's dancing, it's a way of practicing being embodied (learning to [...]
Event Details
9.30–11am, arrive from 9.15am, doors stay open until 9.40am.
What is an Open Floor class?
It’s dancing, it’s a way of practicing being embodied (learning to listen to ourselves) it’s called a movement meditation (bringing our attention back to the body over and over again). We explore moving in a variety of ways, moving towards freedom, whatever that might mean for us, it can be quite intimate and personal, or wild and expansive, different for us at different times and each class will have its own particular flavour.
We’re practicing flexiblity of our whole selves, emotionally and soulfully as well as physically.
Open Floor is a dance mediation practice. Using core movement resources such as grounding, centering, releasing, our aim is to become more embodied, to be more comfortable in our own skin, present for anything and everything. When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by, the ones that are heavenly as well as the ones that have us dragging our feet.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
At the moment space is limited to allow plenty of room to move. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, no sales on the door unless not all advance tickets have been bought.
Cost: £14 Click here for tickets.
Tickets are transferable and refundable (follow the link from your booking confirmation).
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please email Sarah
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
- The World Health Organisation advises that people don’t wear masks when exercising original WHO information here – “People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
Getting to Peter Griffiths Hall
Peter Griffiths Hall is in the centre of Forest Row with parking in the surrounding area.
Peter Griffiths Hall is round the back of the Freshfield Village Hall. It’s on the ‘Island’ between Tesco’s garage and Lloyds Chemist.
Any questions do email Sarah: heart@sarahdavies.org
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Peter Griffiths Hall
(small village hall), Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES
Organizer
Sarah Davies heart@sarahdavies.org
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month. Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
may
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month. Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at [...]
Event Details
1st Saturday of the Month.
Saturday Night Sweat is a guided 5Rhythms Wave, beginners and experienced movers welcome alike. Come and spread your wings in the huge and lovely gym at Michael Hall School. Great floor, great acoustics and lots of space.
Parking is also plentiful and it’s easy to find the gym door from the car-park.
7.30–9.30pm. Arrive from 7.15, class starts at 7.30, we keep the doors open until 7.45pm for lateness.
It can help to…
- Wear comfortable clothes to move in, layers can work well.
- Dance barefoot or in soft soled indoor shoes
- Bring water to drink
We plan to host an inclusive and diverse event. We welcome hearing directly from participants who have particular access or other needs. We offer further discounts and bursary places to marginalised people and people from underrepresented populations, please contact the organiser Beam: earthbeam@gmail.com
Cost: £20–£12 sliding scale
Tickets: http://dancingwithsarahdavies.eventbrite.co
Any questions email the organiser Beam
To see what others have said see our video
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
No previous movement experience necessary – all welcome.
How will the dance be different from pre-Covid days?
- It’s important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach as we open up. We should all be considerate of this, and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts if they wish.
- The doors will be open to allow for airflow
- Please bring your own water to drink to reduce sharing the water fountains
- Tickets are offered online to reduce money at the door
- You are asked not to come if you have Covid symptoms, even if mild.
- If you feel unwell or cannot come for any other reason you can transfer your ticket to another date within the ticketing system Eventbrite.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Location
Michael Hall School
Priory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
Organizer
Beam earthbeam@gmail.com
Michael Hall SchoolPriory Road Forest Row , East Sussex , RH18 5JA England
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-night-sweat-tickets-146840508915
october
Event Details
AN INTENSIVE 30 HOUR, 6 DAY ONLINE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
Event Details
AN INTENSIVE 30 HOUR, 6 DAY ONLINE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
October 11-16, 2022 – EUROPE Time Zone
An invitation to give ourselves time. Time to study our bodies – how they work, where we have placed them and how that impacts how we behave, feel and sense the world in and around us.
Immerse yourself in five full days of embodiment study. Take time to notice sensations, reactions, habits and creative possibilities.
COMMON SENSE & EMOTIONAL EMBODIMENT
This immersion focuses on quality of consciousness and emotional intelligence.
Emotional embodiment refers to the process of learning to become wise, resilient and creative in relation to our own and other’s emotions. It refers to our capacity to feel emotion and to remain present and creative in all four domains of relationship (alone, with a partner, in a group, and in relation to spirit).
In this immersion you will develop insights and skills to become emotionally embodied. You will:
- Have a physical language for your emotions, and can move creatively with them
- Be able to allow feelings in, out and through the body
- Witness emotion as it passes in and through your nervous system, and able to track emotion as energy-in-motion in your own body and in others
- Be comfortable with the full range of emotional impulses and mindfully choose to nourish and express an emotion, be with it, or calm it down
- Know how to match what is present on the outside with what is occurring inside you
The cost of this Immersion is: $850
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Please Note:
- The first Immersion and Practicum will be online. The faculty will be Lucie Nérot, Deborah Lewin, and Sarah Davies.
- After Immersion 1, we will do our best to offer in person Immersions and Practicums, in France and in the UK.When we start teaching in-person for Phase 2 (October 2022) we will offer an online alternative if you are unable to join us in person. This is in response to the uncertainties of the COVID situation, and the multiple borders within the EU and the UK. This will apply to Phases 3 and 4 if the COVID situation hasn’t resolved itself.
Open Floor Immersions
ONLINE AND LOCAL, IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
A deep dive into Open Floor movement practice with our highly experienced and talented teaching team, Open Floor Immersions offer intensive personal practice and a deeper understanding of its relevance to daily life.The Immersions are also an opportunity to meet and connect with a community of like minded movers.
With a focus on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming more inclusive, we are aiming to offer local immersions in USA, Europe, UK, and New Zealand as soon as possible, and are expanding our teaching to more languages than just English.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Organizer
Open Floor leah@openfloor.org
november
Event Details
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE [...]
Event Details
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPEN FLOOR TEACHER TRAINING PLEASE SEE THE OPEN FLOOR WEBSITE
PRACTICUM
While our immersions are experiential and aimed at deepening your movement practice, as a teacher in training you will be required to complete 20 hours of practice days. Held in small groups, the practice days are dedicated to bringing the Open Floor curriculum to life in your teaching, and building the practical skills required for teaching Open Floor movement practice to others.
During practice days, you will learn:
- How to design movement scores to teach each of the 10 Core Movement Resources
- How to use physical anchors to keep bringing your students back to the body and learning through the lens of embodiment
- How to ask the right questions and give instructions to increase your students’ self-awareness and mindfulness
- How to include the 4×4 weave in your teaching
- How to create exercises using other modalities in addition to dance
- Understand different teaching styles and how to use them
- How to teach people of all ages and abilities
- Grow your insights into group dynamics and embody fluid authority
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
For application information and information about Scholarships and Financial Aid please see the Open Floor website
Please Note:
- The first Immersion and Practicum will be online. The faculty will be Lucie Nérot, Deborah Lewin, and Sarah Davies.
- After Immersion 1, we will do our best to offer in person Immersions and Practicums, in France and in the UK.When we start teaching in-person for Phase 2 (October 2022) we will offer an online alternative if you are unable to join us in person. This is in response to the uncertainties of the COVID situation, and the multiple borders within the EU and the UK. This will apply to Phases 3 and 4 if the COVID situation hasn’t resolved itself.
Time
24 (Thursday) - 27 (Sunday)
Organizer
Open Floor leah@openfloor.org