Everyone is a dancer. Dance is simply moving your body through space. It’s simple and profoundly medicinal. You already know how to move. You know the health benefits of music.

Come experience the power of this unique offering as your health (self) care, in community. Intrinsic Dance Journey is a facilitated ninety minute somatic movement experience in a small group setting. It is designed with a specific energetic flow (using the Five Elements Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine) to guide the session through a curated playlist.

There is no choreography, just a safe space to explore movement, sensation, and the “you” that comes online by way of presence and feeling. The facilitator inspires types of movement patterns and others may attune through mimicry or mirroring. The music will allow your inner groove to awaken with a rhythm. A thought may arise from the lyrics of a song to contemplate as you flow through movement. You may use the floor or wall to find grounding or support. When you allow yourself to listen to your inner guidance, you explore organic movement as a mode of healing through expressing your emotions. Emotions will likely be conjured up in a full spectrum and they are all welcome: joy, sadness, fear, peace, tranquility, rage... As long as they remain within your own experience and don’t elicit harm or intrude on the safety of others. Physical contact and interplay are not allowed. There is no showmanship or teaching.

This is a safe space for all ages. No experience is necessary.

IDJ is facilitated by Dr. Nic Choren Pavick, a trauma-informed group facilitator, physiotherapist, fitness trainer, and professional dancer.