DANCE THERAPY
Movement and gentle rhythm can release stress, develop self awareness, and renew your focus and joy in life.
DANCE THERAPY
So what is dance therapy?
Dance Therapy is based mainly upon the belief that body and mind interact, both conscious and unconscious movement of the person.
Dance therapy is different from other forms of rehabilitative treatments because it allows creative expression and is more holistic, meaning it treats the full person: mind, body, and spirit.
Movement is believed to have a symbolic function and as such can aid in understanding the self.
Dance therapy works to improve social skills, as well as relational dynamics among the clients that choose to participate in it, to better improve their quality of life. Through this form of therapy clients will gain a deeper sense of self-awareness through a meditative process that involves movement, motion, and the realisation of one's body.
Leonie had always hoped to combine her life-long dance-teaching skills with therapy, and so in 2015 and 2016 she studied The Dance of Life third-level course intensively at the International Institute for Dance Therapy in Tenerife, with the esteemed psychologist and creator of the Dance of Life programme, Petra Klein. Further information on Petra Klein can be found by clicking here.
Do you need dance experience?
No previous dance experience is required. This is a class with simple movement, working both individually and in groups. The aim of the class is to promote awareness of any tension or stress in the body and to release this through dance, in a fun and collaborative way.
All ages from 16 years up, and all gender identities are catered for and warmly welcomed. There is no upper age limit.
What do I need to wear?
Comfortable clothing soft shoes or trainers.
Where and when?
Contact Leonie for details about future Dance Therapy Workshops.
How much does the Workshop usually cost?
€60 per person.
Places Are Limited - please reserve your place for future Dance Therapy and Wellness Workshops.
Enquiries :
Email: [email protected]
Please note, due to the ongoing pandemic, no dance therapy or wellness workshops are currently scheduled. Please do check back later in the year for updates, or contact us HERE to register your interest in future dance therapy workshops.
Alternatively, why not try some of our online guided meditations now? They are just 6-10 minutes in duration, and can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
Our bundle of gentle guided meditations with soothing background sounds and music includes the Winter Walk, The Japanese Garden, the White Room, the Night Sky and a free Body Balancing meditation. This bundle will provide you with a personal library of peaceful, meditative and calming reflections. Created and narrated by Leonie Gallagher, MIACP..
Dance Therapy is based mainly upon the belief that body and mind interact, both conscious and unconscious movement of the person.
Dance therapy is different from other forms of rehabilitative treatments because it allows creative expression and is more holistic, meaning it treats the full person: mind, body, and spirit.
Movement is believed to have a symbolic function and as such can aid in understanding the self.
Dance therapy works to improve social skills, as well as relational dynamics among the clients that choose to participate in it, to better improve their quality of life. Through this form of therapy clients will gain a deeper sense of self-awareness through a meditative process that involves movement, motion, and the realisation of one's body.
Leonie had always hoped to combine her life-long dance-teaching skills with therapy, and so in 2015 and 2016 she studied The Dance of Life third-level course intensively at the International Institute for Dance Therapy in Tenerife, with the esteemed psychologist and creator of the Dance of Life programme, Petra Klein. Further information on Petra Klein can be found by clicking here.
Do you need dance experience?
No previous dance experience is required. This is a class with simple movement, working both individually and in groups. The aim of the class is to promote awareness of any tension or stress in the body and to release this through dance, in a fun and collaborative way.
All ages from 16 years up, and all gender identities are catered for and warmly welcomed. There is no upper age limit.
What do I need to wear?
Comfortable clothing soft shoes or trainers.
Where and when?
Contact Leonie for details about future Dance Therapy Workshops.
How much does the Workshop usually cost?
€60 per person.
Places Are Limited - please reserve your place for future Dance Therapy and Wellness Workshops.
Enquiries :
Email: [email protected]
Please note, due to the ongoing pandemic, no dance therapy or wellness workshops are currently scheduled. Please do check back later in the year for updates, or contact us HERE to register your interest in future dance therapy workshops.
Alternatively, why not try some of our online guided meditations now? They are just 6-10 minutes in duration, and can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
Our bundle of gentle guided meditations with soothing background sounds and music includes the Winter Walk, The Japanese Garden, the White Room, the Night Sky and a free Body Balancing meditation. This bundle will provide you with a personal library of peaceful, meditative and calming reflections. Created and narrated by Leonie Gallagher, MIACP..
Location: St Brigid's Church Centre, Cabinteely
