adults movement & dance

for body, mind, & spirit

SOMATIC MOVEMENT & CREATIVE DANCE COURSE

Whether you are interested in the role of movement in everyday life, or wish to develop your artistic practice as a dancer, actor, musician or other artist, this is course is for you.
It will take place virtually through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies,
Saturdays 9-11am, April 4th - June 13th, 2026. (No class on April 11th.)

  • 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

dance classes this spring!

Dance for Fitness & Fun

Starting Thur 12-1pm, April 9th, ages 50+

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Starting Thur 6-7pm, May 7th, ages 18+

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MOVING TOGETHER IN ACCESSIBLE WAYS

Starting Sat 2.30-3.30pm, May 9th

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Location: Pacific View Arts Center, Encinitas, CA

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