Moving Gently - Dance Therapy for Adults

The primary goal is not technical performance, but rather well-being, self-expression, gentle mobility, and social connection. Each session lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and is structured around several key phases designed to respect the pace and needs of participants.

1. Welcome (5 minutes)

• The session often begins with participants seated in a circle, usually on chairs, to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.
  • Check-in: The therapist welcomes each participant individually. This is a moment to gauge the group’s overall mood and energy.
  • Reconnecting with the body: Breathing and mindfulness exercises help participants focus on the present moment.

1. Physical Warm-Up (15–20 minutes)

• Muscles and joints are gently awakened through music. Activities may be done entirely seated (chair dance) or standing with support.
  • Gentle mobilization: Slow movements of the head, shoulder rolls, arm stretches, and ankle and wrist rotations.
  • Muscle activation: Engaging the abdominal muscles, as well as the muscles of the arms and legs.
  • Rhythm work: Gentle foot taps, hand movements, and torso sways to stimulate circulation and awaken the body without strain.

1. Theme: Exploration and Expression (25–30 minutes)

• This is the most creative and dynamic phase of the session. The therapist introduces themes often inspired by evocative music.
  • Social interaction: Partner exercises or mirrored movements with the group.
  • Cognitive stimulation: Memorizing very short movement sequences or responding to changes in rhythm to support attention and memory.

1. Cool Down (5–10 minutes)

• The music slows to guide participants into a calmer state.
  • Gentle stretching: Releasing muscular tension.
  • Breathing: Slow, almost meditative movements that help bring the body into a state of relaxation.

1. Closing (5 minutes)

• The group formally gathers again in a circle.
  • Final sharing: Participants are invited, without obligation, to express a word, sensation, or emotion experienced during the session.
  • Farewell gesture: A simple collective movement (such as holding hands or raising arms together) to mark the end of the session.

Key Benefits of This Approach

• Physical: Improved coordination
• Psychological: Enhanced self-esteem and increased joy
• Social: Creation of a safe and supportive space for connection and sharing

Registration: to ensure everyone has the best possible opportunity, registration remains open until September 13, 2026.

• The participant’s Bsport profile must be fully completed, without exception.
• Registration fees are to be paid on the day of registration.
• Only 12 spots available.

Returning participants and new clients: renewal of registration at the Studios GB reception, by phone or through the link below.