💃Brownian Motion

Setup and Launch

Gather the group and choose one of two exercise modes.

Mode 1: Open eyes (contact and greetings)

Spread participants evenly across the whole room. Give the command to begin free movement, frequently changing directions and paths; avoid a shared circular pattern. Ask them to raise their gaze and, when close to someone, make eye contact, marking the meeting non-verbally — with a smile, a look, a nod.

Mode 2: Closed eyes (trust and coordination)

Up to 8 actors enter the playing area and position themselves equidistantly; others stand along the safety perimeter. The trainer uses only the commands: "Start," "Stop," "Open your eyes"; the round runs in silence. Actors inside close their eyes and extend their arms forward.

Play

Open eyes variation

1. Participants move freely and at each crossing softly mark the meeting with a non-verbal sign (smile, look, nod).
2. Add speech: at each new crossing, say a greeting, trying to use new words each time.
3. Gradually add emotions and gestures, increasing movement amplitude and voice volume.
4. Introduce varied greeting forms: hug, high five, handshake; encourage inventing unique versions both vocally and physically.

Closed eyes variation

1. On the "Start" command, actors inside begin moving around the stage.
2. As soon as extended arms touch a person or object, the participant immediately reverses direction.
3. The perimeter watches for safety and prevents falls and dangerous collisions.
4. Additional mode: the trainer silently designates one of the "unseeing" actors as the "assassin." Anyone who makes contact with them is eliminated. Play until one person remains inside.