Woven
29 March 2026 ~ GLASGOW, Scotland
Exploring the fabric of our multi-dimensional selves.
At the heart of Open Floor Movement Practice is our 4x4 weave:
Four Dimensions of Embodiment
Four Relational Hungers
You are invited to dip your toes into this live exploration of our interwoven nature, and discover a fuller sense of yourself on the dance floor.
This workshop will take place at YAMA Studios in GLASGOW, Scotland, see below for information.
Who the workshop is for
This workshop is open to all aged 18+ and to those who have an appreciation or curiosity for the inherent wisdom found in our somatic intelligence.
Experience Level: Beginners and advanced dancers are welcome. At least one class of an Embodied Movement Practice (eg. Open Floor, 5Rhythms®, Movement Medicine or BISO - Body in Soul) is recommended.
This workshop counts for the Open Floor Teacher Training.
YAMA Studios
YAMA Studios
The Shape of Our Time Together
There will be time to move, reflect, and engage with others, both verbally and without words.
Each session will include time for dancing and will be taught in such a way as to encourage pacing yourself.
There will be guided input and space for your own free exploration.
The Practicalities
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29 March 2026
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Times 11am-6pm
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Early Bird Price £85 until 2 March 2026
Full Price £110 from 3 March 2026
Deposit £30 secures your place
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Venue YAMA Studios, 7 Milnbank St, GLASGOW, G31 3AQ
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We encourage travel by public transport and car sharing.
Traveling by train: The closest train station is Glasgow Queen Street.
If travelling to Glasgow from Edinburgh, it may be possible to arrange a lift share with dancers driving there.
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We recommend bringing:
Loose / comfortable clothing
Notebook and pen
Water bottle
Packed lunch which can be eaten in the dining room, or there are food options nearby.
Meet Deborah
Professionally, Deborah has been working in the field of movement and embodiment for 30+ years. She qualified as a Sesame Movement and Drama Therapist in her early 20s, soon broadening into the field of conscious movement and teaching 5Rhythms® for over 25 years.
In 2014, she was one of a group of 15 Founding Teachers of Open Floor International (OFI) and in 2016 attended OFI’s Therapy in Motion training with Andrea Juhan and Irit Ziv-Ron. In 2023 & 2024, she completed both the Foundation & Applied Training with The Centre for Systemic Constellations.
She has a blended professional life, working online and in-person, with large groups, small groups, and one-to-one. Her respect for the wisdom of the creative body is incisive and contagious.
“I am committed to personal development, and nurturing individual and collective transformation….. I hold the teaching space with deep attentiveness, clear instruction, and an absolute delight and love of movement.”
What others are say about working with Deborah..
“The workshop was very well put together, with a great balance between free flow and guided practices. The community space was warm and caring. The facilitated practices helped me access vulnerable spaces within me and made room for healing. Big thanks to Deborah and her fabulous team! I will be back :)”
“The workshop was very well held, engaging and inspiring.”
“Great beginning exploration of an intriguing topic within a perfect setting and group. Thank you, Deborah, for offering a space to dance, feel, meander while gracefully flowing with and holding time for us!”
“This work brings all you could wish for - movement with experienced, deeply skilled facilitation; the depth of working with heart, emotion, soul; and the joy of release.”