A guided improvisational movement practice that engages somatic awareness to facilitate personal growth, emotional well-being, and collective healing. Welcoming participants of all experience levels, bodies and identities. We practice dance-movement and somatic techniques to expand and evolve our embodiment. We enter in a cycle of movement and music that begins slow, builds in intensity, peaks, lightens, and then settles. Through verbal instructions, participants are invited to explore, in their own bodies way – a variety of movement patterns, physical inquiries, and focal points.
It is an alive journey where you might sweat (though you are always in control of your rhythm and pace).This class allows you to engage with the wisdom of your own body, to take you on a journey. This is a trauma-informed practice and container. This is a no eye contact practice (unless instructed- and even then, always just an invitation- not required)
There is wild and real wisdom living in our bones.
The Soul Dance—is a moving meditation practice. A practice, where the more we do it regularly, the more we learn about ourselves, our patterns, our truths and the fluctuations of our minds and emotions. We learn to be with, to surf, to express, to clear the way all while being in Community.
GUIDELINES: Be on time
PREPARATION: Wear clothing you can freely move and sweat in. Have water. Bring earplugs if you are sound sensitive
Cost: $20 Single Class (discounts available upon request)
REGISTER HEREWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
I curate experiences that draw from over 30 years of deep exploration and immersion in body, earth, mental, spiritual, neuroscience, trauma, dance, theatre and other creative based modalities. Some of which include, improvisational authentic-movement, physical theatre, somatic therapy, dance-movement choreography- highly influenced by Pina Bausch-, ancient practices, shamanic study, yogic, buddhist and influences from my own artistic and spiritual path of healing. Designed for ALL people who want to move their bodies. I guide the journey with intentional music and cues, in a supportive flow that allows each individual and the collective to drop in and dive into their journey. No experience is required.
What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
I am a somatic therapist and the creator of Soul Dance, formerly known as Emotion in Motion, out of 25 years of study, training, and practice in the performing and healing arts. Soul Dance was born out of my own healing journey and working with trauma survivors, actors and dancers in NYC and humans from around the globe. I have extensive training as a Yoga Teacher, Trauma Specialist, Somatic Trauma Therapist, Historical Trauma Specialist and over 20 years of experience and training in theatre, movement and healing modalities.
Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…it’s one of the most affordable forms of healthcare in America! It is one of the main practices, that has proven essential for me, in maintaining mental, emotional, and spiritual health.The dance invites a field of non-verbal bonding and belonging, while igniting creativity, connection and community. It is my main source of expression, honoring, and integrating—and I wish everyone to experience the joy, freedom, wildness, rawness and deep groove within them.
How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: allisontalis.com
Contact Information
Contact:
allisontalis@gmail.com
