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Creative dance and movement therapy

Creative dance and movement therapy

DMT is a verbal and non-verbal research-supported method for exploring emotions and managing stress, relationships, and personal challenges through the body and movement. The space offers safe and creative exploration to reconnect with oneself, others and by processing…

Body Awareness / Interoception Creative Activity Dancing / Expressive Movement Group Activity Improvisation Movement Activities
Duration 45–60 min
Group Size 4–12

Workshop

Description

DMT is a verbal and non-verbal research-supported method for exploring emotions and managing stress, relationships, and personal challenges through the body and movement. The space offers safe and creative exploration to reconnect with oneself, others and by processing emotions through creativity—no dance experience needed—no dance experience needed.

DMT is :

  • a holistic practice that integrates the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social aspects of self.

  • uses both verbal and non-verbal communication.

  • supports emotional expression, self-awareness, and healing through movement—valuing how you feel over how you move.

  • provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where movement becomes a tool for self-discovery and connection.

  • Sessions focus on improvisation and creative expression, using a strengths-based approach to support socialization, confidence, and emotional well-being.

  • There are no prescribed steps or right or wrong ways to move— offer a space to explore, express, and grow.

Benefits

The benefits:

  • Building confidence and self-expression
    Encourages autonomy, self-esteem, and emotional awareness through movement.

  • Enhancing overall well-being
    Supports personal growth, communication, and social interaction skills.

  • Developing emotional regulation tools
    Helps manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings in a safe environment.

  • Strengthening inner resources
    Uses movement play to foster resilience and self-discovery.

  • Supporting trust and relationships
    Provides a safe space to explore interpersonal connections.

  • Encouraging healthy coping strategies
    Bridges inner experiences with outer realities to promote balance and self-awareness.

  • Facilitating meaningful change
    Movement can lead to physical, emotional, and cognitive shifts by linking actions, feelings, and thoughts

The DMT session:

There’s no right or wrong way to participate—your presence is enough. Sessions are a collaborative process where you’re free to explore movement as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Each session typically includes:

  • A warm-up to ease into movement and connect with your body.

  • Theme exploration using props, images, music, or role play to support expression.

  • A check-out with space for verbal and non-verbal reflection.

Hosted by Emilie Durville

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About the Host

I am a certified Dance and Movement Therapist, graduating with distinction in 2023 from the University of Roehampton in London, UK with a Master’s in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP). I am a former First Soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, I danced professionally for 16 years before transitioning to therapy. My volunteer work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montreal and the LGBTQ Prisoner Correspondence Project deepened my conviction in the healing power of the arts, and inspired me to transform my passion into a tool for healing, supporting my community through movement and creativity. My therapeutic approach is humanistic, person-centred, trauma-informed, and feminist. I have clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, special education schools, and community mental health settings. I also advocate for creative arts therapies in Canada, serving on the Boards of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)’s Creative Arts Therapies Chapter, as well as the Regroupement Québécois des Thérapies par les Arts (RQTA).

Certifications & Credentials

certification Dance/ Movement Psychotherapy, insurance with BMS, I am qualified DMT, professional member of Dance Movement therapy Association of Canada and the Canadian Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy, creative arts therapies chapter.

Focus Areas

Creative/CultureWell-being/Health

Location

Montreal, QC, Canada

Languages

English, French

Corporate Experience

Moderate

Session Types Offered

Interactive & Passive

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

Client Requirements

comfortable cloth, water, a space to move ( the size depend of the number of participants)

Past Clients

no

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