Ground Floor Lab
Belgium, 2026

A toolbox for a more embodied life

Orval, Belgium

At A Glance

Residential

6 days - 30 Hours

Pre-requisites: yes

TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

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Deepen your movement practice...

Welcome!

We’re looking forward to host and teach you in this very supportive surrounding, that has been holding so many dances and inspired many groups with life changing conscious work.

"Being part of Ground Floor Lab was truly valuable. Learning through the resources and connecting with so many dancers was incredibly enriching"

Meet the Team

FACULTY

ASSISTANTS (MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED)

Our Producer

Luc is a long time teacher of conscious movement (5 rhythms and open floor) and has been producing workshops in this field since 1993.He worked with and has been producing for many senior teachers in the field (including Andrea Juhan, Kathy Altman, Lori Saltzman, Sue Rickards, Susannah & Ya'acov Darling Kahn, Gabrielle Roth, and many others)
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Expand your embodiment practice...

Essential Program Information

The pricing structure of the Ground Floor Lab aligns with Open Floor’s value of inclusivity. There are differences among our participants geographically, in social status, and privilege. We offer more flexible and inclusive price options to embody economic justice. 

Together we can make this programme accessible and inclusive!

The costs will cover the fees for two trainers and a crew of assistants and general costs for promotion and material. And it will be supporting the Open Floor International non-profit organization.

 

  • 1250 EUR (standard including hosting and all meals)
    1070 EUR (discounted rate)
    1600 EUR (generosity rate)

 

All prices include accomodation and food.

  • 50 hours of instructed study in Embodied Movement Practices*

    To support your understanding of the Open Floor curriculum, it is highly recommended that some of those hours be in Open Floor Movement Practice.  If there is none available in your area, you can find online offerings in our calendar of events.  You can also further familiarize yourself with Open Floor Movement Practice by reading through the curriculum material

    *includes Yoga, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Feldenkrais as well as Movement Meditation/Conscious Dance Practices such as: Open Floor, Soul Motion, Movement Medicine, 5Rhythms, freedomDANCE, ZeroOne, 360 Emergence, Azul, BISO, Tamalpa, Continuum, Laban, Biodanza

    If you have studied, practised or trained in a physical practice that is not listed here, please do write to us, let us know what we’re missing and also detail it in the section below.

This program is taught in English.

Tuesday 17 February: 8-10pm

Wednesday 18 February – Saturday 21 February: 10am-1pm + 3.30-6.30pm + eventually evening session 8-10pm

Sunday 22 February: 10am-1pm

La ferme du Bois-le-Comte, Bois-le-Comte 1, 6823 Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium

www.boislecomte.be

Full ecological centre in the middle of nature, surrounded by permaculture garden, providing 100% organic and vegetarian food.

Nearest airports are Brussels and Luxembourg, and by train to Florenville station.

Step 1: Fill in the application.

Step 2: We will confirm application by sending all practical info and a request for payment.

Step 3: You will be updated on possible new information and travel sharing.

Ready to Register?

Step 1

You will be taken to the application form with step by step instructions on how to register and pay.

Step 2

You will receive a copy of your registration immediately and within two weeks an email if you are accepted with the payment details.

Step 3

After your payment has been received, your registration will be confirmed by email.

 

For questions, contact [email protected]

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