The role of improvisation in the formation of body consciousness and the achieving natural movement freedom in members of a choreographic team

this article presents a multidisciplinary study examining the significance of improvisational practices in the development of bodily awareness and organic movement freedom among choreographic ensemble performers. The research synthesizes theoretical approaches from dance pedagogy, creativity psychology, and somatic studies. The authors systematically explore the dialectical relationship between spontaneous dance improvisation, the formation of holistic bodily self-awareness, and the liberation of performers' movement potential. The study classifies core methods for developing movement freedom into four complementary categories: 1) somatically-oriented techniques, 2) perceptual-sensory training, 3) reflective-imagery practices, and 4) communicative group work. A three-phase learning algorithm is described, enabling performers to progressively develop from basic bodily awareness through experimental exploration of movement possibilities to establishing a stable creative identity. The research outcomes hold value for diverse specialists: contemporary choreography educators, dance therapists, psychologists studying creative processes, and artistic directors seeking to enhance their performers' artistic level. The findings can be applied both in educational contexts and within psychological-pedagogical support systems for professional dancers.

improvisation, somatic consciousness, movement freedom, embodiment, corporality, performing arts, choreography