Date: TBC soon!
Time: 2-3:30pm
Location: TBC
Cost: $50
Discover the Magic of Authentic Movement: a practice that taps into your body's wisdom, allowing you to move freely and authentically without judgment or expectation. Led and facilitated by Dianna, this class creates a safe and nurturing space for you to connect with your body, access your intuition, and express your true self.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or someone with no prior dance experience, Authentic Movement welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. No steps to memorize, no performances to perfect - just an open invitation to move, explore, and connect with yourself and others in a supportive community.
What to Expect in our Authentic Movement Class
Guided exercises to help you tap into your body's innate wisdom
Opportunities for self-expression and emotional release through movement
A supportive and nonjudgmental environment
Connections with like-minded individuals
Personal growth and transformation through the power of movement
Step outside your comfort zone, connect with your body, and unlock the transformative power of movement.
Pioneers of Authentic Movement
A form of expressive movement therapy that emerged from an inner-directed approach to movement developed by Mary Starks Whitehouse, a pioneer in dance therapy. The history of Authentic Movement dates back to the 1950s when Whitehouse created this unique branch of dance therapy.
Authentic Movement focuses on deep inner listening and expressive movement. It provides individuals with a self-directed form of movement exploration, allowing them to discover their own unique movement pathways. Through this practice, participants bridge the conscious and unconscious realms of their being, fostering a deeper connection with themselves and their bodies.
Mary Starks Whitehouse integrated her studies and experiences in movement therapy to develop Authentic Movement in California. She believed that dance had always been a sacred language throughout human history, serving as a means of expression and communication with the divine.
Over the years, Authentic Movement has gained recognition and popularity as a transformative and healing practice. It offers individuals an opportunity to listen to and honor their body's voice, cultivating a greater sense of self-awareness, emotional release, and personal growth.