Why Am i involved in MOss?

I was dreaming about a project like MOSS since 2014 when I realized the power of embodied learning outside the dance field. When I noticed how my soft skills are changing along my studies and work in somatics, I became determined to share this learning approach with as many as I can. So MOSS is a precious opportunity for me to share!

– Madara Garklava/ I-Dejas Maja

Somatic approach is learning through moving and being in contact with our bodies, and this is the main value that we share through this project- we offer the approach that involves the whole body to learn the soft skills. Thanks to my 15 years of teaching experience I practically believe that learning is easier when doing it embodied- learning is deeper through doing and easier through playing. Life is too short to spend the time too serious! When I first was invited to take part in this project, I read the skills – leadership, teamwork, creativity, focus, resilience, … – felt full of inspiration and thought: “Wow, I so much want to be the part of the creators of this tool! And the team is just great! I want it!”

– Inese Locmele/ I-Dejas Maja

I would like to contribute to creating common understanding on how dance practices facilitate learning of soft skills. The knowledge, which I absorbed throughout my dance education and professional career extends far beyond artistic expertise. Working with bodies in motion has taught me a great deal about communication, leadership, creativity or empathy. My goal is to make the link between movement and learning of those skills and to facilitate sharing of this information with the general public.

– Marysia Stoklosa/ Fundacja Burdag