Four months of fluid floorwork methods for people who guide others in motion.
🪱 Often sensual, sometimes silly, always a sloshy good time.
The Floor Flow® Teacher Training with Marlo Fisken
🪱 Become a movement educator who confidently guides playful, embodied, pleasurably immersive groundwork.
"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
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What is Floor Flow, anyway?
Floor Flow is an all-levels methodology that promotes deep focus and body suppleness through cyclical patterns of floor-based movement.
Get swishy, get (s)low, and enjoy the ride.
The teacher training, FFTT, shows you how to lead it ⬆️
💭 Imagine this:
You are at ease on the floor.
All of your focus is on the connection between your moving body, 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.
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.
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.
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
Not everyone understands floorwork by looking at it.
'Why are they rolling around like that?" they say.
But those who Flow, Know.
Indulge in unreasonably enjoyable movement practices.
Learn teaching techniques that blow minds.
In The Floor Flow Teacher Training, you’ll spend four months developing the skills to help others drop into a state where they say:
“I didn’t know rolling on the ground could feel so good”
“That was the first time I moved without thinking”
“How the hell was that 30 minutes?! I thought it was 5…”
Here's what's included in the Floor Flow Teacher Training Hybrid:
👯 28 hours of teacher-trainees-only live-streamed training
📗 The Floor Flow Teacher Training manual E-Book (390+pages)
💻 Interactive guidebooks for each module
🤲🏽 A post-training super-small group coaching session
🎙️Direct one-to-one coaching support, 5 days a week
👁️ Personal feedback on each module's homework submission (#accountability)
💥Floor Flow Teacher Training community access (where other wigglers are)
🏆 The certification process
🤩 Feedback on your final project
🗓️ 2024 Training Dates
The spring 2024 Floor Flow® Teacher Training rolls from February to May 2024.
Online training sessions will take place via Zoom for five online modules.
Sessions happen every other week, allowing you ample time to stay on track.
The in-person portion of the course will take place in Boulder, CO April 11-14
The in-person portion of FFTT is live-streamed and recorded for all participants.
🌀 Fri Jan 19:
12-1 EST
Orientation: Finding your way in the FFTT
🌀 Fri Feb 2:
12-3 EST
Session 1: Flow Gateway Practices
🌀 Fri Feb 16:
12-3 EST
Session 2: Finding the Wave Within
🌀 Fri Mar 1:
12-3 EST
Session 3: Loop Craft & Cue Making
🌀 Fri Mar 15:
12-3 EST
Session 4: Active Contact Skills, Roll Foundations
🌀 Fri Mar 29:
12-3 EST
Session 5: Flow State Science + Skill Review
4-Day Intensive:
🌀 Thur April 11
9:30 am-5pm Mountain time
🌀 Fri April 12
9:30 am-5pm Mountain time
🌀 Sat April 13
9:30 am-5pm Mountain time
🌀 Sun April 14
9:30 am-5pm Mountain time
🌀 April & May: Small group coaching sessions and final project time
"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.
Getting intimate with the floor isn’t for everyone.. but it sure is for us.
What students are saying about Flow Movement Courses
N3VLYNNN
"Marlo's teachings have offered me tools to cultivate technical precision...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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🕺🏿 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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🗣️ Do i need to be able to teach in English to participate?
No. The training is taught in English. But you do not have to submit homework in English. If you do not speak English but would like to participate, contact us.
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😎 I'm not a movement teacher. 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 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 I get Fully Floor Flow "certified"?
If you would like to receive the "Floor Flow Certified" credential, you will need to complete the following 90 days after the end of the training: **To receive your certificate, you must do the following within 2 months of the training:** - A video submission of a you performing a Loop - A video of you teaching your loop to others with a write-up of your process - A final mini-project (FF applied) - Complete a quiz - Engage with and comment on two other people’s projects You may teach content from the FFTT in your classes as you wish. ❗️However, licensing, which allows you to teach Floor Flow classes of your own, is NOT INCLUDED. This 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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✴️ 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, clean 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. Carpet is okay (and even more comfortable for some of the experience) but we will do sliding and spinning techniques at times. 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 canceled by Flow Movement for any reason, a full refund shall be provided.
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💸 Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
Yes! If you feel called to this program, I want you there. Please visit this link to apply: https://noteforms.com/forms/flow-movement-scholarship-application-eszscb
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 how to use the floor as an apparatus is a critical part of what made me the movement artist and teacher I am today.
Here's a sampling of my professional training and experience:
- 34+ years of dedicated ongoing multidisciplinary dance and body study (obsession is an accurate way to describe this ) 🦴
- 24+ years of teaching experience (dance, fitness, one-to-one coaching and a whole lot of fringy to borderline freaky movement events)
- Taught in 70+ countries to movers ages 2-80 (tweens were by far the hardest)
- Professional dance credits for Nike, MTV, VH1, Diddy, Nelly, Pharell Williams, General Motors, Rock of Ages (movie), Law + Order (and much more. Oh, I wore a TV on my head while pole dancing on the Colbert show...) 📺
- Former American and International 1st place champion pole dancer (once I won an international comp, I decided to retire 😬 )
- Co-author of 4 other teacher training programs (SO MANY MANUALS)
- Former ACE and NASM personal trainer, current strength coach for pole dancers (love helping people connect with their muscle-stuff) 💪🏽
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialist
- Former ACE, AFAA, and AAAI group exercise instructor
- An honors graduate of the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts, modern dance major
- BS in Anthropology and Public Relations from the University of Miami (spending times with Apes was a college highlight) 🦧
- Studied directly with Katy Bowman in the Restorative Exercise Specialist program (major Katy fan, here)
- Year-long Anatomy of Yoga graduate with Leslie Kaminoff
- Completed 2 KNM labs human cadaver dissections 🫀
- Studied Pilates mat under Kelly Kane at the Kane School
- Attended Tom Weksler intensives 7x 🏹
- Adaptive Training Academy Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer (ATA)
- Franklin Method Level 2 educator
- Embody Lab Embodied Social Justice certificate holder 📜
- Former International Pole Dance Federation 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
- Certified Integrative Change Worker (basically a life coach, but not as sketchy as it sounds)
- Certified Mind-Body coach through the Embody Lab
- Online and In-person business owner of 10+ years 🗃️
- Business mentor and consultant for movement educators who are creating their own offers 📞
🧜🏼♀️ A Final Message From Marlo...
Many movement teachers will tell you that you NEED their expertise to take you to the next level.
They will tell you their training is the best and that their methods are an essential source of wisdom that will change everything.
I refuse to do that.
🪱 Floor Flow provides the space and guidance for you to discover the wisdom and creativity that is already always flowing through you.
Whether you are aware of it or not yet, it's there.
I want to help you, experience YOU.
There is a lifetime of inspired movement and brilliant cueing inside of you. I know it.
I would be honored to help you free it.
So, what do you say, are you in?