Educators and teachers interested in exploring self-expression, creative communication, and team collaboration through movement.

• To encourage self-exploration and self-awareness through movement.

• To foster creative expression and non-verbal communication.

• To promote group collaboration and co-creation through shared movement activities.

• To encourage self-exploration and self-awareness through movement.

• To foster creative expression and non-verbal communication.

• To promote group collaboration and co-creation through shared movement activities.

A variety of music to accompany the choreography.

Approximately 30-40 minutes.

1. Individual exploration:

   • Participants walk around the space, reflecting on a positive characteristic of themselves and find a movement that represents this trait.

   • They then identify a second positive trait and find a movement for it.

   • Lastly, they reflect on a trait they usually wouldn't reveal and find a movement for it as well.

2. Creation of individual choreography:

   • Participants combine the three movements into a short choreography, practicing until memorized.

3. Share and merge:

   • Participants pair up to share their choreographies and create a new one together by merging elements from each.

4. Group expansion:

   • Two pairs come together to merge their choreographies into a new one that includes all four participants, which they then practice and memorize.

5. Presentation:

   • Each group presents their choreography to the rest. Music is played, and they are encouraged to adapt the rhythm and intensity of their movements to the music.

For participants with limited mobility, encourage using upper body movements, facial expressions, or even finger gestures to express themselves. For those less comfortable with movement, offer options to create a symbolic sequence through drawing or storytelling. In group settings, allow collaborative choreography where each person contributes a part. For virtual formats, participants can record or perform movements in their own space and share.

After the movement or expression segment, bring participants together in a calm circle and invite them to quietly observe how they felt during the process of embodying their inner selves. Encourage sharing of insights, surprises, or challenges they experienced while translating thoughts and emotions into movement. Emphasize that there are no right or wrong expressions—only personal truths—and create a supportive space for listening and mutual respect.

• Enhanced self-awareness and self-expression through movement.

• Improved creative communication and non-verbal skills.

• Strengthened group collaboration and co-creation abilities.

This activity deepens participants' self-understanding and collaborative skills, offering a unique opportunity to appreciate the diversity and richness of human expressions in a supportive and accepting environment.