FTS Movement Intensive

A sacred 4-day immersive experience for advanced & intermediate dancers (18+).
In celebration of our 3rd anniversary.

Why Join?

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    Deepen your connection with movement as a healing and liberation art!

  • Renowned instructors

    Learn from world-class faculty across dance, martial arts, sound healing and music!

  • Dinner EXPERIENCE

    Celebrate 3 years of FTS Movement with a beautiful community dinner!

  • Scholarship opportunities

    Earn one of four exclusive scholarships awarded during the intensive!

Registration Details

Please note: All registration details — including location, class schedule, and instructor lineup — will be sent directly to your email after registration is complete.

  • June 25-28, 2025

  • EXTENDED REGISTRATION ENDS: JUNE 14, 2025

  • 9:30AM-4:30PM

    1 hour lunch break is included

    *Last Day Schedule will be adjusted for the Anniversary Dinner!

  • New York city LOCATION (For the care of our space and community, the location will be shared only with registered participants.
    This is both for the safety of the experience and to honor the sacred nature of what we’re building together.).

  • All participants must be 18 years of age or older!

  • Intermediate & Advanced ONLY! Prior movement training is required for this experience!

  • Detailed event schedule with instructors will be provided to registered participants!

  • There are only 20 SPOTS available for this experience!

  • Please note that no refunds are available for the FTS Movement Intensive or any associated programs. Refunds will only be issued in the event that the intensive or program is cancelled by the organizers.

    By registering, you acknowledge and accept these terms. We encourage you to review all registration details thoroughly before committing to your registration.

MEET YOUR NYC GUIDES

  • Dinita Clark

    Special Guest Dance Instructor

    Credits:

    BFA & MFA in Dance from The University of the Arts, Rennie Harris Puremovement Hip Hop Theater company Principal dancer/Assistant Rehearsal Director, 3-time U.S. cultural ambassador via The Obama Administration/BAM/Dance Motion USA, The US Embassy and Next Level USA, Just Sole! Street Dance Theater Company Co-Founder and more!

  • Key Hutchinson

    Guest Music Education Instructor

    Credits:

    Cynthia Erivio, H.E.R, Jazmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Jeff Tain-Watts, A.S.A.P Ferg and more

  • Najla Gilliam

    FTS Movement & Martial Arts

    Credits:

    FTS Movement Founder, Third-Degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, The Greatest Showman, Rihanna, RZA, One Republic, Busta Rhymes, Adidas and more!

  • Pierce Cady

    Freestyle

    Credits:

    Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Gold Link, Vivienne Westwood, Nike, Fila and more!

  • Regina Brack

    Guest Fine Arts Instructor

    Credits:

    Acrylic art specialist

  • Vanessa Eva Celestine

    Guest Sound Healer

    Credits:

    Master teacher in the healing arts of Reiki and Quantum Energy Healing, Sound Healer, Sacred Womb Therapist (tm), IIN Holistic Health Coach, and a trained Culinary Chef.

Sacred Anniversary Dinner

To honor our 3rd Anniversary, we’ll gather for a Celebration Dinner on the final evening of the intensive. This dinner is more than just a meal— it’s a time to reflect on our shared journey, connect with fellow participants, and celebrate the transformative energy of the intensive.

TESTIMONIALS

“A transformative experience which was exactly what I was looking for.
This experience is not just for anyone, while still being for everyone. Najla, the guest mentors, and the other participants created a safe and welcoming space for us all. It was a beautiful couple of days that left us all refreshed and raw.
Thank you (F)rom (T)he (S)oil”

Isoke | FTS Intensive NYC

“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".

Elyse | FTS Intensive NYC

Questions?

Our ancestors left the blueprint in the soil, where our roots reside.

(F)rom (T)he (S)oil Movement Founder, Najla Gilliam