This project (approx. 20 mins) envisions an introductory floor flow class that is restorative, meditative, and accessible to bodies who desire or require a gentle pace of movement. A basic skill introduced here is awareness of one’s connection to the floor. There is also some repetition of sitting, kneeling, squatting/standing, rocking and sliding. This practice is suitable for those with slightly smaller floor space to flow with.

FFTT Final Project Reflections:

1. Describe your process. How did you choose your project? Why did you choose this method?

- As I went through the Floor Flow Teacher Training, I really began to envision what I wanted to do with the knowledge Marlo has shared. I wanted to develop a class that is restorative, meditative and accessible to people who did not really identify as dancers.

- First was establishing this goal. Next, I asked a friend who I knew well to be the recipient of this experience.

- As I was planning the class, I felt guided by my goal as well as the music. I began to develop the loop as a response to the music. The “fixed” elements of the loop (seated position, kneeling, squatting/standing) came to mind first. The more “exploratory” parts of the loop—the “suggestions”—came after.

2. What felt good (or provided a healthy challenge) in this loop video experience?

- My friend, who is featured in this video, responded really positively to the overall experience. She felt assured—according to her, when I said, “repetition is okay.” She was also able to overcome her initial nervousness about moving this way.

3. What do you think your project offers the viewer/ participant?

- I envision this to be an introductory class for someone looking for restorative floor-based movement. At some point, I ask the participant to be aware of their connection to the floor. Exploration is more of a suggestion that I thought we might build on later on.

4. If there is one thing that you would do differently, what is it?

- I’d have picked a position other than kneeling. At the time I prepared this, it was what naturally came to me. But I realize it might not be the easiest thing to do for people with bad knees. I might have also experimented with slightly more upbeat music for added fun!

5. What did you learn from this experience that you would apply to your own training or teaching?

- I learned how to give better cues and how to balance structure with improvisation/exploratory movement.