Authentic Dance Sessions 60-90 min
Expressive movement and embodiment
Sessions focus on body-mind awareness and authentic expression. Rather than performance or technique, the focus is on inner listening and emotional release. The flow of the sessions use the body as a means of releasing what the mind…
Awareness
Connection
Emotional Regulation
Stress Reduction
Wellbeing
Dance, Choreography, Movement Arts & Body Expression
Workshop
Description
Sessions focus on body-mind awareness and authentic expression. Rather than performance or technique, the focus is on inner listening and emotional release. The flow of the sessions use the body as a means of releasing what the mind is often unable to put into words, promoting a state of presence and regulating the nervous system. Sessions are organised as music & movement journeys where participants are invited to express themselves through movement, sometimes writing and drawing.
Benefits
- Promotes body-mind self-awareness by tapping into internal processes.
- Develops greater body awareness and emotional regulation.
- Releases accumulated physical, mental, and emotional tension in a liberating way.
- Helps regulate the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Fosters a deep connection with oneself and with others, enhancing a sense of belonging and community.
- Promotes team cohesion, communication, connection, creative expression.
Hosted by Helena Pires
About the Host
Helena is the founder of Dancing Soul, a well-being project dedicated to helping individuals and teams reconnect with themselves and others through dance and expressive movement. With a background of over 25 years of practice in Dance, from social dances, creative dance, and somatic expression, she completed several courses in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT). She offers immersive sessions that use authentic body and emotional expression as a gateway for physical release, emotional healing, and deeper human connection. Her sessions blend authentic expression through dance and movement, allowing participants to step out of cognitive overload into a more present flowing state.
In her classes and workshops Helena guides groups through music & movement journeys that allow participants to release physical and emotional tension, transform their way of relating with themselves and others, and build more connection, sense of belonging and community. Her approach is both grounding and energizing, whether through guided reflection and sensory-led practices. Her sessions are moments of pause and release, leaving a lasting shift in how people move, think, and interact with one another. The outcomes are inspiring: from physical improvement to emotional release, authentic expression, creativity, and more meaningful connections.
Certifications & Credentials
Postgraduate course in “Fundamentals of Psychotherapy for Dance and Movement”, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra.
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Lisboa, Portugal
Languages
English, Portuguese
Travel Locations
Mainly Europe, but open to discussion.
Corporate Experience
Not Yet
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
15-20 sqm room with silence, no distractions, microphone and camera.
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