Therapeutic Movement Sessions are based in a humanistic approach.
One of the aims is to awaken the creativity through dance, through special exercises and through play
These sessions are fun and a direct and simple way for each person to connect with themselves, with others and with the world.
These three levels being very important levels through which we live our lives.
The sessions are facilitated with care and are a healthy way to explore the art of movement, the emotional well-being and to relearn and discover your dance of life.
THE "MILONGA MOON" PROJECT (A project for children with special needs) Karen Woodley has launched a special project for children with special needs.
It is a new therapeutic experience based in movement and dance therapy, art therapy and using tango as a pathway. It is a creative and educational way to explore their capabilities. The project is made up of two stages; dance movement therapy sessions and a final performance.
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THE SENIOR MILONGA (A dance project for the elderly)
This is a project of dance movement therapy and its application to a group of elderly people. Dance movement therapy for the elderly provides a real foundation for health enhancing experiences with life. Susan Stockley says: “Older people may feel that their lives have shrunk or fallen apart and that they are just waiting for death. Making activities such as dance movement therapy available for the older population can help to provide a structure and possibly a meaning to living out one’s final years of life.” (Payne, Dance Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice, 1992, p. 89)
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Karen in the Media
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(From Take a Break - New Year - Dec 2009, Health - New You)THE POWER OF DANCE
The value of dancing is underestimated, says Martin Feaver of the British Heart Foundation. Dancing at home or going to regular sessions is a great way to stay fit for people of all ages. -
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From BBC Radio Wales
September 18, 2009
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This is a session developed for people with Parkinson's disease.
Sessions start with simple and gentle breathing exercises.Watch de video and photos here:
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Karen was present with a special Tango demonstration during the event in the YMCA Newport - WalesSee the video and photos here:
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DanceFeature
Karen Woodley & Martin in
Dance Today Magazine October 2009
Recent studies have shown that dancing tango can have significant therapeutic benefi ts for participants dealing with a variety of conditions, from depression to social phobias. Francesca Santoro finds out how it works
