body-mind movement
movement for body, mind, & spirit
I facilitate somatic, expressive, and holistic movement and dance classes and courses for adults to support body, mind, and spirit well-being.
I am a Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) with ISMETA and a Certified Movement Analyst & Somatic Practitioner (CMA-SP) through Laban/Bartenieff Somatic Studies International.
somatic movement & creative dance.....
somatic movement & creative dance.....
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 takes place virtually through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.
Tune into your soma (body) and your 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.
The course is currently closed to new students.
Check back early summer for summer & fall course dates.
WHAT STUDENTS HAVE SAID…
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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
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“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
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“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 organizations
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ISMETA
The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association.
Learn more about individuals and organizations dedicated to growing the
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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.
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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.
ACCESSIBLE MOVEMENT & DANCE FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES
Classes combine somatic and expressive movement and dance. Seated activities can include self-touch, simple somatic exercises, movement sequences with imagery, and guided improvised explorations. Standing activities can include collective movement, guided improvised explorations, and movement in relationship with others.