adults movement & dance

for body, mind, & spirit

dance FOR FITNESS & FUN classes

Energize your body, stimulate your mind, and uplift your spirit as you learn simple dance routines―from gracefully slow to energetically upbeat― and breathe into some mindful and creative moments.

SATURDAY MORNINGS, 10-11am
Starting Saturday September 26th, ages 50+

Dance enhances coordination, builds stamina, and promotes overall fitness. No experience needed, modifications are available to support all abilities.

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Location: Pacific View Arts Center, Encinitas, CA

SOMATIC MOVEMENT & CREATIVE DANCE COURSE

Explore the vital role of movement in everyday life, artistic practice, and wellness.
Whether you are a student, artist, teacher, therapist, or just interested in
somatic, creative, and expressive movement, this is course is for you.
It takes place virtually through UC SanDiego Division of Extended Studies.

Sundays 9-11am, LIVE IN ZOOM
starting September 27th

  • Tune into your body and felt sense of body-mind connection.

  • Develop your confidence in creating and expressing through the body.

  • Create movement from personally meaningful stimuli, interweave other artistic disciplines, and share ideas in a supportive group environment.

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  • “This was such a rich experience that was like nothing else I had ever signed up for before. It brought in so many important elements to develop creative expression. For me personally, it really awakened and established a connection between physical movement and creativity. I am usually inspired by what is external to me, but now I am able to access another language, somatic expression, and be inspired and led by it."

    I.C. California, USA

  • “Amanda’s Somatic Movement & Creative Dance Practices course took me to a place both physically and spiritually that I had never experienced before. Amanda created an environment that felt safe and engaging. This course enriched my life and enhanced my own sense of self."

    E.R. California, USA

  • “The class really helped me piece together and embody so much somatic and movement-based knowledge that I have picked up along the way. Amanda offered it in such a beautiful, holistic, and well-rounded way that it felt like I was learning it all for the first time. You'll take more from this class than you realize, and you'll learn things that might surprise you. You'll go in expecting one thing, and come out with 12 more. It's AMAZING!!!!!!"

    D.W. California, USA

Resources - Somatic PRACTICE & TRAINING

  • ISMETA

    The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association.

    Learn more about individuals and organizations dedicated to growing the
    profession of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy.

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  • THE MOVEMENT ARC

    250-hour Expressive Movement Facilitator Training Program.

    On completion, program graduates can apply to become an Associate Somatic Movement Professional (ASMP) with ISMETA.

    Learn more

  • LABAN/BARTENIEFF SOMATIC STUDIES

    LSSI’s 500-hour Certification Program in Movement Analysis & Somatic Practice. On completion, graduates can apply to become a Registered Somatic Movement Educator &/or Therapist with ISMETA.

    Learn more