"And the more souls who resonate together, the greater the intensity of their love, for mirror-like, each soul reflects the others." - Dante
Dance Your Ability is a program offered to those who would not normally attend public classes: specially abled, elderly, children, incarcerated, those in recovery & trauma survivors. The program uses the 5Rhythms® movement practice as its guide as well as infusing trauma informed teaching and a style to effectively meet varying individual learning and physical abilities. Along with my 5Rhythms® training I work as a support worker, I trained with Yoga Outreach completing their Core Training™ in 2014 and over a decade of being on many dance floors with a large variety of human beings .
Please contact me for more information about Dance Your Ability programs & classes.
Please contact me for more information about Dance Your Ability programs & classes.
Dance Your Ability Films
by Gary McNutt and Ali Harris ~ Upstream Media
by Gary McNutt and Ali Harris ~ Upstream Media
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Dance Your Ability Classes & Programs
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Tuesdays with Specially Abled Adults
Time: 10:00-10:45 Cost: $2 Location: The Core Inn (downstairs) 134 McPhillips Ave |
Wednesdays with folks in
Eldercare & Dementia Unit Time: 10:00-10:30 & 10:30-11:00 Location: Greenwoods & Braehaven (Residents only.) |
Brinkworthy Retirement Community
Time: 11:15-12:15 Day:Tuesday Location: The Clubhouse (Residents only.) |
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Honouring Resistance ~ Transformation Through Movement
A series of body-centered trauma recovery programs for women who have experienced sexism, oppression, harassment, abuse or violence. Hosted by Warmland Women's Support Services Time: 6:30-7:30 Start Dates: November 7, January 9 & February 27 Cost: N/A Location: Duncan United Church 246 Ingram Street 5Rhythms Dance is fun, exhilarating movement that ignites creativity and connection. We will: * workout our heart, mind, body and soul * discover freedom and possibilities that are deeply restorative * connect to the wisdom of our body and invite healing potential The classes are free and run from Nov. to end of March. All classes are beginner level. Registration is required. Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. Contact Kendra Thomas for details kthomas@warmlandwomen.org 250-710-8177 |
Dance Your Ability Program for Public Schools
Artist in the Classroom
Dance Your Ability is about creating an open space for all to express themselves through movement and dance, through guided free form dance. All bodies respond to music. Dance has been documented by human beings as far back as pre-historic times. It had been essential for survival, promoting social bonds and cooperation. In today’s world we still desire and need to connect. Dance is such a powerful way to connect to self, to another and to the greater group.
All programs follow the same formula, with exercises varying depending on the energy in the room and the age & ability of the group. For example, with younger children the use of animal imagery is perfect, it is fun and easy to invite. Whereas, with teens, the fact that they tend to pack is what is has to be worked with. Working with what is in the room and moving with that, while directing, is key. Music choice is also an important factor. Again, the age of the group dictates music selection.
Week 1
Exploring body parts, getting to know and move with specific parts of the body. Learning to listen and express with your own body movements. This is all guided with verbal cues.
Week 2
Building awareness of the other dancers in the room. Inviting partnerships and cooperative dancing. These partnerships can last 2 seconds or longer. The idea is to keep moving. To keep it as non-personal as possible. For example, the dancers will be asked to have their elbows connect with another set of elbows and make it a dance.
Week 3
In this week we practice the art of letting go physically. Shaking out our bodies while staying grounded and embodied. This can be a wild dance but because the dancers now know how to check in with their own bodies and how to be aware of the group, they are able to shake out without creating total chaos. This is a grounded release.
Week 4
In our final time together we bring all of our dances together and we work as a group. Creating tribal type movements. Each dancer will have the opportunity to lead the group (if desired).
To book a session for your class please contact me at: info@shaunadevlin.net
All programs follow the same formula, with exercises varying depending on the energy in the room and the age & ability of the group. For example, with younger children the use of animal imagery is perfect, it is fun and easy to invite. Whereas, with teens, the fact that they tend to pack is what is has to be worked with. Working with what is in the room and moving with that, while directing, is key. Music choice is also an important factor. Again, the age of the group dictates music selection.
Week 1
Exploring body parts, getting to know and move with specific parts of the body. Learning to listen and express with your own body movements. This is all guided with verbal cues.
Week 2
Building awareness of the other dancers in the room. Inviting partnerships and cooperative dancing. These partnerships can last 2 seconds or longer. The idea is to keep moving. To keep it as non-personal as possible. For example, the dancers will be asked to have their elbows connect with another set of elbows and make it a dance.
Week 3
In this week we practice the art of letting go physically. Shaking out our bodies while staying grounded and embodied. This can be a wild dance but because the dancers now know how to check in with their own bodies and how to be aware of the group, they are able to shake out without creating total chaos. This is a grounded release.
Week 4
In our final time together we bring all of our dances together and we work as a group. Creating tribal type movements. Each dancer will have the opportunity to lead the group (if desired).
To book a session for your class please contact me at: info@shaunadevlin.net
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Dawn is both my assistant and my client. She is a total inspiration to anyone who meets her. We offer two weekly classes at Elder Care Facilities. |
