Andrea has an M.A. in Physical Education and Recreation, Specialization in Dance Education, from the University of Alberta, with coursework from New York University. She has an extensive experience teaching Ballet and Creative Movement for young children in Brazil, the USA and Canada. She is currently working in several schools in Montreal.
On my feet, on space, with the beat of my heart, with music and based on my own movement repertoire.
With awareness and with a connection between my physical and emotional selves. I move to express myself with understanding, confidence, love, creativity and music. I move as I explore the role of the body in harmony with space, with rhythm and with the flow of the movement. I move with purpose… I move to improvise, for the sake of movement.
My passion for movement and dance allows me to connect with myself and be present as I lead dance therapy sessions. When this connection happens, I let it go of all outside concerns. I can feel deeply connected to my body and mind as the creative process unfolds.
Andrea is a Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) certified by the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). She is working on research projects with Les Grands Ballets' National Centre for Dance Therapy and local institutions in Montreal, such as the CHU Sainte-Justine for teens with eating disorders. She also facilitates dance/movement therapy sessions for seniors and has worked with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including Down Syndrome, behavioural issues and ADHA, and individuals with Asperger Syndrome.
