My story starts at this very unlikely place, where I had a life-altering experience..,
amidst the intersection of what I envisioned for myself and the unfolding reality, I found myself at a spiritual crossroads. For a decade, I dedicated myself to the study of biochemistry, specializing as a structural biologist, determining the structures of nucleic acids and proteins using multidimensional heteronuclear NMR spectroscopy. Yet, burnout, existential questioning, and a palpable disconnection from my soul and spirituality confronted me to reconsider my trajectory. With courage, I made the decision to depart from my PhD program, initiating a journey of profound self-exploration.
At this pivotal moment, I encountered the transformative practice of the 5 Rhythms; a free-form dance practice conceived by the brilliant Gabrielle Roth. In 2016, a cherished friend brought me to a 5 Rhythms immersion in Costa Rica, led by Amber Ryan. This experience forever altered my path. In essence, I rediscovered a profound connection with my body and spirit, reclaiming what I had lost along the way. It was my journey back to self.
Shortly thereafter,
I became a mother..,
Standing once again at the face of another threshold, another identity shift, this time better equipped to step into the unknown. I found solace in my movement practice as I navigated the uncharted waters of parenthood. Little did I anticipate how imperative these practices would be to anchor me amidst the whirlwind of nurturing newborns, breastfeeding, and sleepless nights. Movement became my divining rod, weaving a thread of connection between myself and my children, infusing our daily rituals with attunement and co-regulation.
Aligned with my personal evolution, my chosen practices evolved, guiding me towards and drawing inspiration from the visionary founders of The 360 Emergence, Amber Ryan and Kate Shela. Rooted in the 5 Rhythms, this global movement has become a new bloom embraced in fresh perspective and new avenues for collective connection.
Committed to this path of free-form movement, which sustained me through various phases of my life, I naturally deepened into my own practice and my student-archetype resurfaced. Over the past two years, I immersed myself as an apprentice within The 360 Emergence, cultivating an intimate understanding of these movement maps and growing a living relationship with the 360 intelligence that is within me and in all directions, at every moment.
As I continue to emerge and find my way as a facilitator of The 360 Emergence, I embrace my role as a guide, using the language of movement and embodiment, to navigate through the labyrinth of personal exploration.
NOW TO THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY..,
DANIELLE PFAFF
My journey encompasses delving into the depths of biochemistry research at the Ph.D. level to embracing motherhood over the past seven years. My scientific foundation shapes how I navigate everyday life, fueling innate curiosity, thirst for inquiry, and passion for bridging inner and outer worlds.
Teaching The 360 Emergence, I draw upon my experience, expertise, warmth, and nurturing nature. Utilizing The 360 movement maps, I guide dancers to explore life's intricacies and blessings, and integrate the human experiences we embody when we practice.
When you step onto the dance floor with me, we synchronize with the embodied resonance of the present moment. Together, we immerse in a thoughtfully curated sonic journey that unlocks your core. We navigate the complexities of humanity, uncovering layers of self-discovery and revealing collective connection.
10 YEARS
8 YEARS+
10 YEARS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
DEDICATED TO CONCIOUS DANCE PRACTICES
7 YEARS+
A DEOVTED MOTHER OF TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN
Words from participants + clients
WHAT IS
The 360 Emergence?
The 360 Emergence is an embodiment, free-form, spirit-driven movement practice motivated by an ethic of care and justice that bridges dance and personal growth, rigor and freedom, individuality and the global collective. The 360 Emergence offers a movement map that is a journey of discovery, healing, and actualization. We create a community of communities that connect local embodied practice to a global embodiment movement.
I dance as a means of processing life's journey
IT’S HIGHS, LOWS, AND UNKNOWNS
Through conscious dance and free-form movement, I rediscover a somatic and energetic connection with my essential nature. The path of embodiment provides me invaluable tools—such as alignment, depth, authenticity, compassion, truth, 360 awareness, and clarity—to navigate my life journey.
PAST
EVENTS
Myceliate Festival
October 6-8th, 2023 | Vashon Island, WA | Camp Sealth
ROOT DOWN-THE 360 EMERGENCE EMBODIMENT JOURNEY
Danielle Pfaff led an 80 min, free-form movement and embodiment journey to get the mushroom-enthusiasts moving and grooving after a full day of talks and seminars. This group set their bodies in motion to digest and integrate all the information they had absorbed from the ground up. They connected feet to Earth, rooted in community, and danced the myceliate threads of interconnectedness.
The 360 Emergence Sunday Soul Online Offering
What is Sunday Soul? A 60-minute, online offering produced by The 360 Emergence Team. A gathering for the global online community. A dynamic, heart warming, soul lifting intentional dance journey.
Previous Sunday Soul Offerings
Sept. 17th, 2023
Danielle Pfaff Host Sunday Soul for Sarah Sampson
Oct. 1st, 2023
Danielle Pfaff Guide Sunday Soul
Oct. 15th, 2023
Danielle Pfaff Guide Sunday Soul
Nov. 12th, 2023
Danielle Pfaff Host Sunday Soul for Sarah Sampson
Dec. 10th, 2023
Danielle Pfaff Host Sunday Soul
