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physiotherapy, psychology and dance therapy for stroke, TBI injury rehabilitation, building strength after serious illness.

Dance Movement Therapy and mind-body connection: The Missing Link Between Physio and Psych

Physiotherapy treats the body. Psychology treats the mind. Dance Movement Therapy treats the human. The nervous system doesn’t speak English, it speaks movement.

soulgesture

Nov 133 min read

non competitive dance fosters connection, empowerment and confidence.

Dance for Wellbeing: Addressing the Mental Toll of Competition and the Need for Healing-Focused Programs

It’s time to stop pretending that dance must hurt to be meaningful. Instead, we should be investing in non-competitive dance spaces that embrace movement as therapy, not warfare.

soulgesture

Jun 13 min read

How much physical ability is required to engage in dance and movement therapy?

what CAN you move? The quick answer is that there are no limitations . The long answer can be summed up by another question… How long is...

soulgesture

Jan 312 min read

This is not a dance class

Venn diagram of dance class and dance therapy All dancing can improve coordination, strength and range of motion. It can increase your self-confidence as you achieve mastery over leaps, and spins. It can help you feel a sense of belonging when you make the same shapes at the same time as the rest of the class. Just as talking things through with a friend is not the same as going to a counsellor or psychologist, this is NOT a dance class: Instead of focusing on choreographed m

soulgesture

Sep 4, 20242 min read