ARC of Motion® Method
The ARC of Motion® method is a mindful movement coaching approach builds awareness, expands range, and strengthens connection – for actors, performers, creators, and anyone seeking embodied presence.
Core Principles
What does ARC of Motion® focus on?
Awareness
Develop sensitivity to breath, alignment, internal and external sensation.
Range
Explore full physical expression across joints, rhythms, and spatial dynamics.
Connection
Build fluid relationships between mind, body, others, and the space.
Methodology
How is ARC of Motion® practiced?
Articulations
Expand precision and detail of movement.
Rhythms
Discover how movement tempo and pulse shapes expression.
Co-ordinations
Develop new movement patterns and transform limits into creative pathways.
ARC Objectives
Be Adaptable
Be Resilient
Be Creative
Application
Adaptable across training formats, these elements are integrated into:
Movement Meditations
Guided explorations that heighten awareness of breath, alignment, and sensation, cultivating mindful presence and readiness for performance.
Articulation and Isolations
Targeted exercises that expand range by improving control, clarity and precision in specific joints, and detail in movement.
Flow
Exercises that enhance the connection between breath, rhythm, and movement, developing adaptability and ease in transitions.
Ground Work
Floor-based training to increase physical range, strengthen core support and develop a connection and relationship with the floor.
Movement Textures
Exploring quality, force, and dynamics to create nuanced choices, fostering expressive connection and movement with intention.
Combinations
Challenge the mind-body connection with the movement combinations that encourage your body to move and discover new paths.
Devising & Improvisation
Collaborative processes and on-your-feet exploration to generate material, unlock creative choices, and build ensemble.
Games & Play
Physical and creative games designed to spark spontaneity, sharpen focus, and foster connection in solo, partner and group contexts.
These practices are foundational to Pause & Play, Constellation Mapping, Building Blocks of Connection, and one-on-one coaching.
Influences
The ARC of Motion® method draws on a wide range of movement practices, performance techniques, and somatic approaches, including:
Alexander Technique
For refined alignment, balance, and efficient movement.
Feldenkrais Method
For developing physical awareness and expanding movement possibilities
Tai Chi
For fluidity, grounding, and mindful presence.
Jacques Lecoq
For physical storytelling, ensemble play, and expressive dynamics.
Frantic Assembly
For collaborative devising, physical connection, and narrative through movement.
Fighting Monkey
For adaptability, coordination, and play in movement.
Anatomy in Motion
For biomechanical efficiency, functional alignment, and movement health.
Meisner Technique
For truthful connection, responsiveness, and presence in performance.
Rudolf Laban
For movement analysis, effort qualities, and spatial awareness.
Other influnces include Ido Portal, Karimu Samuels, and John Wright, whose work continues to inspire creative experimentation and embodied expression within the ARC of Motion® approach.
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