“Reactivate your memory of ancestral movement medicine”
Discounts & Free Limited-Edition Apparel When You Register with a Friend!
Discounts & Free Limited-Edition Apparel When You Register with a Friend!
What You’ll Experience
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Ancestral Dance Movement
Study the world of movement medicine with fundamental movement training and anatomy studies!
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Martial Arts
Learn the fundamentals of self-defense techniques and discipline!
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Music History & Sound Healing
Explore the world of sonic frequency and its influence and healing effects on the body!
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Imagination Activation
Reactivate the power of your imagination with exercises geared towards creative expansion and remembrance!
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Sacred Geometry
Study the meaning and connection between geometric shapes within the movement space!
FTS Movement Intensive: 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Join us for our 3rd Anniversary celebration as we invite you to a transformative 4-day journey designed for intermediate and advanced dancers. Experience a blend of dance, martial arts, sound healing, fine arts, and music education that will deepen your practice, ignite creativity, and reconnect your body, mind, and soul
What Past Participants Are Saying
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What Past Participants Are Saying *
Elyse | FTS Movement Intensive
“The FTS Movement Intensive is one of the most profoundly healing and validating dance experiences I have ever had. I loved the atmosphere that was created by Najla and all of the instructors, and the unique blend of offerings created a cohesive and deeply connected learning experience for me, from start to finish. I feel so grateful to have found this work, and I can't wait to come back for more.”
Check Out Our Intensive Experience!
Meet Our World-Class Faculty
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Najla Gilliam
FOUNDER
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Dinita Clark
Guest House Instructor
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Pierce Cady
Freestyle Instructor
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Vanessa Eva Celestine
Guest Sound Healer
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Regina Brack
Guest Fine Arts Instructor
“A sacred space where dance and movement exist beyond industry standards—reclaiming the roots of artistic expression, healing and personal freedom.”
— FTS Movement
More Than Just One Experience – Explore Our Full Range of Offerings
Training Experiences
Our Training Experiences are immersive, multi-day workshops designed to deepen your craft, challenge your boundaries, and expand your creative expression. From dance intensives to movement workshops that blend dance, martial arts, sound healing, and fine arts, our training experiences offer an opportunity to connect with your body, mind, and spirit in a transformative environment.
Alternative Sessions
Our Alternative Sessions provide a personalized healing journey for those seeking non-invasive ways to restore balance and nurture their body. These individual sessions focus on healing through sound, energy work, and movement therapy, offering a holistic approach to personal growth, healing, and renewal. Tailored to your needs, each session supports your unique path to wellness.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd—Anniversary Intensive Celebration. Early Bird Registration
June 25-28, 2025
New York, NY
This year marks a profound milestone—our 3rd Anniversary—and we invite you to join us for a transformative, 4-day journey that will reconnect you with the wisdom of ancestral movement practices. Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers, this intensive offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the power of dance, martial arts, sound healing, music education and fine arts. Through these sacred arts, you’ll refine your technique, expand your creative expression, and strengthen your connection to body, mind and soul. Come celebrate the legacy we’ve built together and honor the art of movement with us in this enriching experience.
Our Philosophy
Our programs are not for those who seek to be seen or celebrated in the world’s eyes, but for those who seek to remember the sacred truth that movement has always held. Dance is an ancient language—one that speaks to the heart, to the earth, and to the spirits who came before us.
If you’ve found yourself weary from the demands of the industry, if the endless striving for external approval has dimmed the light of your creative spirit, we welcome you. Our work is a return to the original essence of movement: a deep, soulful practice that connects us to the wisdom of our ancestors and the pulse of the earth beneath our feet.
In a world that often prizes fame over substance, we hold space for those who long to honor their craft in a way that nourishes the soul. Here, we embrace the beauty of movement as a form of healing, a prayer, and a way to restore balance within ourselves. Our programs are grounded in ancestral movement practices, guiding dancers to reconnect with the foundations that have always been here—the movements that are not performed for an audience, but are offered to the earth and the community.
We are the ones who will carry forward the true essence of dance, long after the fleeting moments of celebrity have faded. If you are ready to step away from the noise of the world and return to the depth and stillness within, this journey is for you. Our programs are not about what the world can see; they are about what the soul remembers.
Contribute to the evolution of
(F)rom (T)he (S)oil Movement!
(F)rom (T)he (S)oil Movement is a grass roots mission that is for the expansion and growth of movement artists and navigators. As this experience transforms into a physical facility, we are accepting help from our community! 100% of your contribution will go towards providing healthy spaces for movement education and preserving ancestral healing arts for future generations. We thank you for the constant love that you provide in order to help curate transformational spaces for our community.
“Our ancestors left the blueprint in the soil, where our roots reside.”
— (F)rom (T)he (S)oil Movement Founder, Najla Gilliam