Our Open Framework
The Collective embraces a fluid and inclusive approach to participation. Rather than operating as a fixed institution, we function as a living, evolving ecosystem — one that thrives on exchange, experimentation, and co-creation. This model invites both long-term and short-term involvement, allowing the work to continuously transform through new voices and perspectives.
Within this open-structure model, we recognize two levels of engagement: members and collaborators.
Members form the more consistent, core group. They are actively involved in shaping the vision, direction, and ongoing offerings of the Collective. Their presence provides continuity and a grounding thread throughout the evolving work.
Collaborators, on the other hand, are invited for specific retreats, projects, or research phases. Their involvement is more fluid — joining for a time, contributing their voice, and often moving on. This flexible participation allows for fresh input and the continual regeneration of ideas. Collaborators may return, shift roles, or eventually become members, depending on the organic flow of connection and commitment.
From our earliest gatherings — intimate retreats grounded in mutual inquiry and shared performance— we’ve continued to expand the boundaries of our practice. Today, the Collective hosts month-long immersive programs, research-based residencies, and interdisciplinary laboratories that delve into the liminal spaces between forms. Our aim is not to codify movement, but to continually ask how it can be reimagined, embodied, and shared.
At its heart, the Collective is a space for embodied curiosity, radical presence, and the cultivation of a movement language that is ever-evolving and deeply human.