The Floor Flow Teacher Training with Marlo Fisken
Four months of Fluid Floorwork Methods for movement educators. Often sensual, sometimes silly, always a sloshy good time. Join online or in-person.
"I learned more about teaching movement from Floor Flow than I did in my dance masters program. I can't recommend this experience enough!"
Leah Woods, MFA
When you take the Floor Flow Teacher Training, some people will think you are investing in noodling around on the floor and luxuriating in the sensual pleasures of floor smearing.
They would be correct 😉.
As a Floor Flow Teacher Trainee, you'll:
✨ Have an opportunity to rewire the way you move
✨ Learn to lead science-backed (but far-from-dry) embodiment practices
✨ Know how to guide others to become incredibly fluid and imaginative movers too
It's true. Not everyone understands floorwork by looking at it.
'Why are they rolling around like that?" they say.
But those who Flow, Know.
Are you ready to indulge in unreasonably enjoyable movement practices and learn teaching techniques that blow minds?
Here's what's included in the Floor Flow Teacher Training Hybrid:
💥28 hours of live-streamed training
💥The Floor Flow Teacher Training Manual E-Book (390+pages)
💥A post-training super-small group coaching session
💥Direct one-to-one coaching support 5 days a week
💥Feedback on your final project
💥Floor Flow Teacher Training Community access
💥 Certification
2024 Training Dates
The next training will take place from February-May 2024.
Zoom for six online modules & West Coast USA (exact location TBD) Mid-May 2024. The in-person event is live streamed and recorded for online-only participants.
Imagine this:
You are moving with the floor. All of your focus is on the connection between you, your breath, the ground, and the sound.
You feel the entirety of yourself as you melt, swish, and spiral through space.
You are captivatingly, naturally, fluid.
You aren't thinking about what you should do next or how it should look because you know how to drop into the life-giving pleasure of deep focus.
This is what it feels like to Floor Flow.
...Now, imagine being the one to bring that experience to others.
By the end of our three months together, you will be able to confidently guide others into deep focus, experimentation, and fluidity through floorwork.
More than ever, people need tools to help them feel at ease in their bodies.
As a Floor Flow teacher, you will know how to help others experience freedom of movement--perhaps for the first time in their lives.
"Many phrases from FFTT have stuck with me over the years... Marlo's imagery-rich cues have made me a better teacher and mover."
Alex Milewski
"I've taught Floor Flow for seven years. My students still tell me how powerful it is when they let go of thinking and immerse themselves in their movement. It helps them feel more confident...and gooey of course"
Jacquie T.
Is The Floor Flow Teacher Training right for YOU?
Perhaps you can see how FFTT transforms some people's relationship to movement, but you aren't sure if it will work for you.
You're going to love the Floor Flow Teacher Training if:
✅ You're passionate about movement, and you know there is more to movement than linear progressions and cookie-cutter moves. This course will make it easy for you to resource creativity in your personal practice and teaching.
✅ You can dedicate a minimum of 5-6 hours a week to your growth over the eight weeks of the program.
✅You're willing to PLAY. The FFTT makes space for play and your willingness to participate matters.
The Floor Flow Teacher Training is NOT for you if:
❌ You want an exact copy-paste formula for teaching classes.
❌ You think that creative movement is a less important than other types of physical activity.
What Students are Saying about Flow Movement Courses
N3VLYNNN
"Marlo's teachings have offered me tools to cultivate technical precision through body awareness and to expand my Artistry through intentional experimentation & Play.
The fundamental skills and principles taught in her courses can be applied to any style of movement or even daily life…"
Kind words from respected movement teachers who have applied the Floor Flow Training to their classes:
Emily S.
“Taking floor flow trainings has been by far the most beneficial thing I've done for myself both as a teacher and a dancer. It is a teacher training, immersive experience, and exploration of concepts that will give you endless creative and practical tools for approaching movement.”
Andrea P.
“Marlo is my reference when it comes to movement teachers. Her classes, workshops and trainings are works of art.
She has mastered the ability to guide a group into a state flow with movement...and turn any circumstance into a dance party! If you want to increase your movement vocabulary on the floor, have a blast and help others connect their mind-body and soul doing the same thing, Marlo's Floor Flow Teacher Training is a MUST. “
FAQ
Questions? Curiosities? Fantastic, I love both of those things.
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What if I have to miss online sessions? Is it all recorded?
No problem! The recordings will be uploaded to your video library within 24 hours—as soon as technology makes it possible. There will be many chances for you to get live and direct coaching from a senior Floor Flow teacher or me. Plus, you have lifetime access to the videos.
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Who, exactly, is the FFTT for?
The Floor Flow Teacher Training is designed for current and aspiring movement leaders of any discipline interested in quality of movement, skill refinement, movement artistry, individual expression, cultivating enjoyment and sensuality, Flow states, nervous system informed classes, and play.
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I'm not a dancer. Do I need any prior training or prerequisites?
Nope! Not at all. Floor Flow is a highly accessible practice. While most people who attend FFTT have experience with floor movement, all are welcome.
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Do I need any particular abilities?
No, all are welcome. Everything is modifiable. In fact, a large part of what we explore in the training is how to make a basic movement form or concept adapt to different needs and desires. For individuals with disabilities and accessibility needs, please notify us of what we can do to optimize your learning experience.
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What language is the material taught in?
The training is taught in English. If you do not speak English but would like to participate, contact us.
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I'm not a teacher, and I'm not sure if I ever will be. Can I take it?
Yes! Many people take FFTT who are not teachers. Read what Alex M. had to say about it: "[Marlo] doesn't cater the course to "getting a certificate to become a teacher," it was just as relevant for those of us who simply wanted to further our movement education/practice through a week of intense learning and sharing. This "participant" accessibility is further increased by Marlo's brilliant use of descriptive language throughout the course."
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Can I teach what I learn in the FFTT?
YOU BETTER. Just kidding. But really, the best way to learn anything is to teach it to others. The only thing you are asked not to do is create a teacher training directly based on the material or to teach a class by the name Floor Flow unless you have tested out and are licensed to do so.
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How do people apply what they learn in the FFTT?
YOU WILL NEVER ROLL OUT OF BED THE SAME. But also, people who attend FFTT report feeling like they have a whole new way of leading their classes. As they continue teaching their classes (yoga, mixed-modality, pilates, kettlebells, pole dance, even embodiment coaching), and they bring back a heightened awareness of floor technique and teaching practices that encourage exploration. Here are some other of the ways people apply the material: *Therapists who use floor movement with their clients as an embodiment and somatic awareness protocol. *They just love to learn *They bring it to their communities and family—teaching their less mobile peoples more efficient ways to get up *They teach floor-based classes loosely based on the frameworks proposed by FFTT *They seek licensing and teach Floor Flow classes.
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Do I get a certificate at the end?
**To receive your certificate, you must do the following within 90 days of the training:** - Complete a video submission of a Loop - A Final Project - Complete a Quiz - Engage with and comment on two other people’s projects. Licensing, which allows you to teach Floor Flow classes of your own involves an additional three-month one-on-one mentorship process. You can learn more about the fees associated with that by writing [email protected]
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How do I get Fully Floor Flow "certified"?
If you would like to receive the "Floor Flow Certified" credential--as opposed to just a certificate of attendance, you will need to complete the following between 30-60 days after the training: -A small group training session -Submit a video of you performing and breaking down a final loop by 90 days after the training. -Submit a final project (22 min max--any media format) by 90 days after the training. -Complete the FFTT quiz -Engage with and comment on two other people's final projects
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Can I get Continuing Education credits (CEC/CEU)?
Many certifications and licenses require some kind of yearly credits to maintain certification. FFTT is not affiliated with any other organization. However, some people have successfully applied the FFTT to their certifications by submitting an outline of the training. However, each country has different organizations and rules. Contact your certifying organization and us if you have further questions.
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How long will I have access to The Floor Flow Teacher Training materials?
2 years.
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What clothing or equipment do I need to participate?
Thin kneepads and clothing that covers your shoulders and legs are recommended. Stable WiFi and a computer or tablet device are needed.
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What kind of space/flooring will I need?
To be honest, Floor Flow is most enjoyable when you can slide, spread out, and roll about without colliding with things. So, I recommend participating on a smooth (non-carpeted, not rubber) floor and having an area that is 12x12 ft plus (4x4 meters). However, you are welcome to join, even if you do not have a space like this. I will notify you in advance when we will do the particularly slidey movements in case you can be on a slidey floor those days. Adaptability is at the heart of Floor Flow, so there are ways to participate and play along no matter your space.
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What if I need to cancel or postpone my spot in the training?
If you need to cancel your spot in the Floor Flow Teacher Training, you may be eligible for a partial refund as follows: * Greater than 90 days prior to the start of the Training: Full refund minus a $75 processing fee if paid in one payment. If paid on a payment plan, one payment of the four-month plan is forfeited. * 89-60 days prior to the start of the Training: 75% of tuition paid is refundable minus a $75 processing fee. * 59-16 days until the start of the Training: 50% of tuition paid, if paid in full, is refundable minus a $75 processing fee. If paid on a payment plan, any payment is forfeited. * Fewer than 16 days until the start of the Training: no refunds. If you have paid in full, you can use 50% of the payment as a down-payment to secure a spot in a future Training. Registration transfer is an option provided that the participant notify Flow Movement of the new participant, the new student is approved by Flow Movement, and then finalize the financial arrangement between the participant and his/her replacement. If an event is cancelled by Flow Movement for any reason, a full refund shall be provided.
So, what qualifies me to lead this program?
While I'm probably most known as a pole dance innovator, I've been immersed in movement education for decades.
My understanding of floorwork and how to use the floor as an apparatus is a critical part of what made me the movement artist and widely-respected teacher I am today.
Here's a sampling of my experience:
- 33+ years of dedicated ongoing multidisciplinary dance study.
- 23+ years of teaching experience (dance, group fitness, personal training and a whole lot of hard-to-quickly describe movement events)
- Taught in 70+ countries to movers ages 2-80
- Professional dance credits for Nike, MTV, VH1, Diddy, Nelly, Pharell Williams, General Motors, Rock of Ages (movie), Law + Order, and much more.
- Co-author of 4 other teacher training programs
- Former ACE and NASM personal trainer
- Former American and International 1st place champion pole dancer
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
- Former ACE, AFAA, and AAAI group exercise instructor
- An honors graduate of the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts (as a modern dance major)
- BS in Anthropology and Public Relations from the University of Miami.
- Studied directly with Katy Bowman (Restorative Exercise Specialist program)
- Year-long Anatomy of Yoga graduate with Leslie Kaminoff (The Yoga Anatomy Guy)
- Completed KNM labs cadaver dissections
- Studied Pilates mat under Kelly Kane (Kane school Pilates)
- Attended Tom Weksler intensives 7x (Movement Archery)
- Adaptive Training Academy Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer (ATA)
- Franklin Method Level 1 educator
- Embodied Social Justice certificate holder
- Former IPDFA instructor of the year
- Webby Award winner
- Featured in Shape, Elle, Mover, and Mantra magazine
- Presenter at fitness conferences such as IDEA and ECA, The Embodiment Conference, The Embodied Movement Summit, Pole Con and Pole Expo
- Successful business owner of 10+ years
A Final Message From Marlo...
Many people will tell you that you NEED their expertise to take you to the next level.
And that by doing things their way, you will be a better coach.
I refuse to do that.
I believe the real opportunity that Floor Flow provides is the space for you to discover the wisdom and creativity that is already there within you.
I want to help you listen to YOU.
There is a lifetime of inspired movement inside of you. I know it.
I would be honored to help you free it.
So, what do you say, are you in?