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Welcome to the Funding Page for Enneagram in Movement – A Dance Docuseries
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey! Enneagram in Movement is an inspiring docuseries that brings together the art of dance and the profound wisdom of the Enneagram personality system. Through the stories of nine incredible dancers, each representing a different Enneagram type, we explore the deeper motivations, fears, and dreams that shape us all.
This series goes beyond what meets the eye, unveiling the emotional struggles, triumphs, and inner growth that each dancer experiences. It’s not just about their grace and skill on stage; it’s about the powerful human stories that unfold beneath the surface. We believe this project has the potential to foster self-awareness, cultivate compassion, and create meaningful conversations around identity and personal growth. With your generous support, we can bring these stories to life and share their impact with the world.
Thank you for considering becoming part of this transformative journey!
Logline
“Nine dancers reveal their inner worlds through the Enneagram, a personality system with 9 types, where their movements mask the hidden struggles shaping their lives."
Synopsis
Enneagram in Movement is a captivating dance docuseries that explores the lives of nine dancers, each embodying one of the Enneagram’s nine personality types. This widely recognized system reveals distinct patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Each episode spotlights a dancer, highlighting how their Enneagram type influences their life experiences, dance career, and personal growth.
Enneagram in Movement is a captivating dance docuseries that explores the lives of nine dancers, each embodying one of the Enneagram’s nine personality types. This widely recognized system reveals distinct patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Each episode spotlights a dancer, highlighting how their Enneagram type influences their life experiences, dance career, and personal growth.
Through compelling storytelling and expressive performances, Enneagram in Movement offers viewers an intimate look into each dancer’s world, providing deeper insights into their journeys and revealing who they are at their core.
The series’ mission is to explore and illuminate the complexities of the human experience through the lens of the Enneagram and the transformative power of dance, ultimately fostering greater compassion for others and oneself.
About the Enneagram
Meet the Crew
Choreographer | Producer | Director
Lauren is a multifaceted professional based in Seattle, WA, excelling as a director, choreographer, Enneagram coach, and dance educator. She also embraces the role of a dedicated mother. Lauren's journey began in the suburbs of Portland, OR, where she developed a passion for dance from a young age. At 18, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a professional dancer, spending nearly a decade performing in music videos, films, television, and live stage shows.
Transitioning her focus to teaching and choreography, Lauren obtained a BA in Psychology and earned certifications as an ICF certified professional wellness Coach and an Enneagram Coach. She is the founder of Motivation in Movement, a coaching practice dedicated to supporting individuals, teams, and organizations in self growth through the lens of the Enneagram.
Currently, Lauren is expanding her professional repertoire to include directing and producing. Her work is deeply inspired by her two intelligent and resilient daughters, who motivate much of her creative and professional endeavors.
Cinematographer | Editor
John John is a cinematographer and visual storyteller based out of New York City. His strong background of dance and Hip-Hop based movement of over 15+ years has helped him share and tell stories visually spreading across multiple genres and mediums. With a degree in Multimedia and currently going to school for Film VFX, John John continues to strive for growth and excellence in his field while also working as a freelance cinematographer, film colorist, VFX artist, and multimedia specialist for short films, music videos, documentaries, dance videos and more. With a passion for movement and composition, John John specializes in capturing motion and the beauty of expression without words.
Current Status and Moving Forward
We are currently in post-production for the first two episodes of the docuseries and in pre-production for the third. Our immediate goal is to secure the necessary funding to expand our production team and continue filming. As we progress, once we reach the one-third completion milestone, we aim to present the project at key film festivals, opening the door for potential distribution opportunities. This strategic approach will allow us to showcase the series to a broader audience and position the project for successful release and outreach.
Episode "Three" - The Achiever
Meet Haley, a vibrant 25 yr old dancer living her dream in New York City. As an enneagram Type Three “The Achiever.” Haley thrives on success and unrelenting hard work. But behind the spotlight, the pressures of the professional dance world are pushing her to the brink. With the looming threat of a career-ending back injury and anxiety clawing at her confidence, Haley’s greatest fear—failure—feels closer than ever. Despite her dedication, she can't shake the feeling that she isn’t enough.
Just as she's on the verge of breaking, an unexpected call arrives, reigniting the spark she thought she’d lost. Enter a passion project that explores not just dance, but the raw, vulnerable truths of how our personality shapes our lives.
For the first time, Haley must confront her fear of failure head-on, not through competition, but by embracing vulnerability. This new role—the role of her lifetime—demands the ultimate performance: being herself.
Current Fundraising Goal
$25,000
These funds will allow for us to complete one third of the series. This gives us the opportunity to pitch the series to distributers and possible production companies to partner with for the rest of the filming to be completed.
How Funds will be Allocated
$4,000 – Director of Photography fee + Equipment Rentals
$10,000 – Post production/Editing on three episodes
$3,000 – Talent/crew fees
$2,500 – Post production Sound/Color correcting fees
$4,000 – Director of Photography fee + Equipment Rentals
$10,000 – Post production/Editing on three episodes
$3,000 – Talent/crew fees
$2,500 – Post production Sound/Color correcting fees
$2,500 – Promotions/Marketing and Festivals
$2,500 – Music Licensing fees for festivals
Please Support Enneagram In Movement with a Tax-Deductible Donation!
All donations are Tax-Deductible through our Fiscal Sponsorship with From the Heart Productions, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.
From the Heart Productions, Inc. is honored to provide fiscal sponsorship for the film Enneagram in Movement. We carefully select the films we sponsor, and believe that this project will make a positive contribution to society and to the field of filmmaking.
We have been successfully funding films since our inception in 1993 under the 501(c )(3) Internal Revenue Code of 1954. We are also classified as a public charity under section 509(a )(2) of the Code. As such, any monetary donations to our Fiscal Sponsorship Program qualify as charitable contributions under the U.S. Tax Code.
Why Support this Series?
Enneagram in Movement carries profound impact and significance, both for the performing arts community and society at large. By combining the emotional depth of the Enneagram with the expressive power of dance, this docuseries offers a unique exploration of the human experience.
In the past five years, the conversation around mental health in the performing arts, including dance, has become more open and urgent. Honest stories like the ones of these 9 dancers need to be shared with the world. In order to create awareness for future performers, as well as audience members that they are not alone in their struggles and that there through a better understanding of self we can advocate and ask for the thing we need. As well as tap into the underdeveloped parts of ourselves needed in order to build resilience and excellence in our career field.
Here’s Why It Matters:
- Mental Health Awareness in the Performing Arts: This docuseries brings to light the inner struggles of dancers, an often-overlooked aspect of the performing arts. It breaks the silence surrounding mental health challenges, giving performers a platform to share their vulnerabilities, struggles, and personal journeys. It reminds the audience that beneath the flawless performances are complex individuals navigating their emotional landscapes.
- Fostering Empathy and Connection: Each episode dives into the life of a dancer representing one of the nine Enneagram types, revealing their inner motivations, fears, and strengths. By showcasing the diverse personalities and inner worlds of the dancers, Enneagram in Movement cultivates empathy and understanding, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own experiences and fostering greater compassion for others.
- A New Language for Self-Awareness: The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding human behavior, and its integration with dance brings this knowledge to life in a visual, embodied way. The series gives viewers a lens through which they can better understand themselves and others, promoting self-awareness and personal growth. It offers not only a way to navigate personal struggles but also a roadmap for transformation and healing.
- Breaking Down Stereotypes in Dance: Dance is often perceived as a purely physical art form, yet Enneagram in Movement highlights the emotional and psychological depth that dancers bring to their craft. The series challenges the notion that dancers are simply performers; it shows them as whole, multifaceted individuals whose stories are as rich and diverse as their movements.
- Inspiration and Hope for Audiences: The docuseries inspires by showing that, despite the external pressures to achieve perfection, there is beauty in embracing one’s authentic self. It demonstrates that growth often comes from vulnerability, and the path to success includes not only external achievements but internal breakthroughs. By blending personal narrative, mental health awareness, and the artistry of dance, Enneagram in Movement offers a powerful message of resilience, self-discovery, and connection that resonates far beyond the dance world.
Thank You!
A Heartfelt Thanks from the Team: On behalf of the cast and crew of Enneagram in Movement, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support in helping this project come to life. We’ve come to realize that it truly takes a village, and with each person who gets involved, the impact grows stronger. Our hope is that the sneak peeks you’ve seen ignite your own journey of self-awareness. When the full project is released, we ask for your help in spreading its message. Enneagram in Movement is not just a tool for personal growth—it’s also about cultivating compassion, something the world needs more than ever. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we’re creating something that extends beyond the individual, a legacy of growth and compassion that can continue for generations to come.
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