OPEN FLOOR EMBODIMENT
LABS & WORKSHOPS

“An amazing way to deepen your understanding of self and connect with others.” —Lab Participant (2024)

“It’s rare for me to feel free to be open. Thanks for providing a safe space for that.” —Lab Participant (2024)

“It is fun, intriguing, supportive and opens you up to new possibilities and connections.” —Stan, lab participant (2024)

“There’s great music and a supported container for whatever comes up. It’s a really nice way to get into this part of Bellingham’s dance scene.” —Kara, lab participant (2024)

“It’s an open, welcoming, safe space for learning/exploring self through movement. Exploring emotions as they arise or ones that are locked in the body. Honoring anything that comes.” —Angela, lab participant (2024)

“Be brave, try it, and let yourself be surprised!” —Lab participant (2024)

“It is a gift from the gods to be human, fully human in this space. I learned how to love myself and be brave here. I am refining my gifts each lab.” —Ave, lab participant (2024)

“The reward for being willing to look inside yourself and bare it to the world is great.” —Lab participant (2024)

"If you want to move your bones and inhabit your body and soul like never before, show up open and shameless. Delightful things might happen.” —Sara, lab participant (2024)

“Movement and exercise help to open a direct path to honest self reflection with an outlet to release it.” —Lab participant (2024)

“You get what you give. Still now I wish I had done this or that, had another dance with another person..don’t be afraid to be yourself and you may be surprised at who you find.” —Curtis, lab participant (2024)

“The (movement lab) container was thoughtfully structured, allowing me to settle into the experience. I connected with deep parts of myself and felt companionship in the connection. The labs helped me process personal blocks I carry that make embodied movement challenging. The theme encouraged me to lean into grief from trauma that I am working on healing.” —Lab participant (2023)

“It has been a delight to participate in Kelsey's labs. A smile comes to my face as I think back on all of the moments where I lost myself to the process of movement in a gentle surrender. It's clearly evident how much heart and soul Kelsey puts into cultivating a nourishing container for the depth of work explored in the labs. Kelsey's ability to provide subtle direction, to weave together powerful music, architect bonding activities, and tell engaging tales is impressive!” —JC Coughlin, lab participant (2023)

“Kelsey has a presence as a facilitator that finds the edge of comfort, pushes you a little over it (respectfully and with care and permission to hold back), with the safest, softest reminder to be true to and aligned with self. Even in the stretching beyond, she navigates the complexity of the human experience with a kind, educated heart.” —Liza Mindemann, lab participant (2023)