Dancing in the Dark. Eyes-closed movement experience

Through our visual channel, we receive 80–95% of information from the outside world. When we close our eyes, a powerful stream of distracting images switches off. Other streams then become clearer and more noticeable, while the rest of our senses awaken and sharpen. Subtleties and nuances that previously slipped by come to the foreground. Our perception of space, others, and ourselves changes in surprising ways. Dancing with closed eyes helps us feel freedom from over-control and the need to be flawless. After all, no one is watching you :)

Structure:

* Verbal introduction to the space and to each other;
* Sensory warm-up – we’ll be closing and reopening our eyes, experimenting with how different textures and shapes feel to the touch;
* A ritual transition from open eyes to closed;
* Playlist and free movement without instructions – only music and your own “trip” with it, to dance out what has accumulated inside, free from external observers and self-censorship.

We’ll begin with a gentle introduction and a short exploration of back sensitivity — awakening the skin, muscles, and deeper layers of the back through simple sensory exercises. By tuning attention to this often unseen part of the body, we open new pathways for awareness, support, and movement. The room will remain lit throughout. You are welcome to take breaks anytime needed. This is your self-exploration – an invitation to discover what you can “see” in yourself and others when not looking with your eyes. Everyone chooses their own level of intensity and possible interaction.

The room will remain lit throughout. You are welcome to sit by the wall and take breaks anytime. This is your self-exploration – an invitation to discover what you can “see” in yourself and others when not looking with your eyes. Everyone chooses their own level of intensity and possible interaction.

Facilitator:
Katrina Menshikova – clinical psychologist, dance-movement therapist. She specializes in rehabilitation after physical and emotional trauma, working with body tension, patterns, and chronic pain.

Bring with you:
▪️ comfortable clothes for movement, socks or barefoot
▪️ water
▪️ personal blindfold (scarf, shawl, etc.)

No prior experience or special physical preparation required.

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