Collective Flow Philosophy

Flow occurs when the challenge is high, the skills are strong, and creative expression is open. By fostering a collaborative, interactive space, all individuals get a well-rounded, authentic educational experience that includes emotional and mental growth as well as skill mastery. When groups of like-minded dancers come together in a sharing and supportive atmosphere, we experience Collective Flow –an open venue for artistic self-discovery and collaboration.

A Collective Flow Experience (CFE) is a holistic group training that combines collaborative philosophy, technique and expression for the purposes of aiding artists in discovering their own authentic expression. A Collective Flow Experience requires openness, honesty and equality of interactions between all present - including teachers - and actively avoidings gimmicks and melodrama, in pursuit of personal expression through dance.

You can tell a CFE by the mark to the right. The Collective Flow Philosophy was created by Lane Ellen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Practitioners of the Collective Flow Philosophy are:

• Zafira Dance Company
• Khivan
• Mydwynter
• You?

Collective keywords are high professionalism, integrity, ethics, sharing, honesty, communication. Flow is achieved through building skill mastery, challenging the self, and seeking personal expression. To learn more about the Philosophy, or to find a Collective Flow Experience near you, please contact Lane Ellen.