Dance Movement Therapy
Move, feel, and discover yourself through the transformative power of movement.
What is DMT?
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a therapeutic approach in which clients and therapists engage creatively through body movement and dance to support the integration of emotional, cognitive, physical, and social aspects of self.
DMT can provide access to unconscious material, expand awareness, and deepen understanding of your inner world. It is not about performing or “dancing correctly”; it is about connecting with yourself and being supported in a safe, attuned space. DMT draws on the qualities of expressive arts therapies and somatic-based approaches, using creativity, embodiment, and movement as tools for insight and integration.
"The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word."
— MATA HARI
Fundamental Principles of DMT
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Movement is a Language, Our First Language
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Mind, Body and Spirit are Interconnected
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Movement can be Functional, Communicative, Developmental & Expressive
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Movement can be a Primary Mode of Intervention and an Assessment Tool
More Details
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We use movement, creative expression, and embodiment to explore emotions, patterns, and inner experiences.
Transformation unfolds through both movement and relational connection, helping you access clarity, release tension, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen your ability to relate to yourself and others.
Sessions can be gentle, playful, and grounded. At times, they touch on deeper emotions and are always held with steady support, integrating creativity, curiosity, and attuned co-creation to nurture growth, self-compassion, and personal insight.
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Deepen self-awareness and identity
Rebuild trust and a sense of safety
Support healthier relational patterns
Integrate mind, body, and spirit
Develop grounding and nervous system regulation skills
Strengthen empowerment, agency, and voice
Process emotions and experiences held in the body
Foster creative and authentic self-expression
Explore and transform body image concerns
Cultivate insight and self-discovery
Release stored tension and emotional blocks
Navigate major life changes with more resilience
Build comfort with vulnerability, connection, and presence
Encourage mindfulness and present-moment presence
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Promote Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Greater emotional awareness and expression
Nervous system regulation and stress relief
Strengthen Resilience
Facilitate the Release of Physical Tension
Integration of mind, body, and spirit
Strengthened relational capacity and connection to self and others
Increased self-compassion and self-connection
Freedom of expression, creativity, and play
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Explore guided movement and improvisation
Engage the body and voice through gestures, breath, and sounds
Explore movement qualities and movement preferences
Notice and work with body sensations and patterns
Explore connection and attunement through movement, shared flow, and presence
Participate collaboratively in shaping your therapeutic process
Reflect and integrate insights through conversation, journaling, or creative expression
Cultivate self-compassion, curiosity and openness
Attend to your body and self, honour limits, and safely expand your comfort zone
Every session is tailored to your comfort, needs, and goals.
No prior dance experience required
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People feeling disconnected from their bodies, emotions, or creativity.
Those navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, or identity questions.
Individuals seeking embodied, playful, or holistic ways to explore self-awareness and growth.
Anyone willing to try can benefit. ☺
Every session is tailored to your comfort, needs, and goals.
No prior dance experience required