perception

In the Skype call on Sunday morning we have discussed finding freedom within the structure of a dance technique class and how it is linked to the way we perceive our body.

How do I perceive my body in a ballet class. How in a release based class? Limon, Jazz, Hip Hop? How do stereotypes of those different techniques influence the way I perceive my body?
What is "a ballet body" for me? What is it for my students? And how does they way my students experience their own body influence their approach to taking ballet class? What impact does it have on the amount of freedom they will allow themselves to explore in class? And on how they approach learning?

But I feel not only the perception of ones body has an influence on how much freedom we can find within a structure, but also the way we perceive the structure itself.
Do I see a structure (this can be any technique class or research) as a rigid, set form, where I have to try to squeeze or mould myself into, a structure where the notion of being right vs. wrong, of looking for the correct answer predominates. Or do I perceive the structure as a tool, that allows me to explore and listen to my body through and within that certain frame. Just as one way, among many others of looking at things, not "THE" way.

Lots and lots of questions ;-).... I feel my thoughts are still "under construction".

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts.