My own experience

Dance yourself healthy! Is frequently proclaimed by scientists around the globe, along with the acknowledgement that dance can cure illness, depression, overweight, chronic pain and other disorders.

Those present in my classes have confirmed this for me: Chronic pain of years that are suddenly gone, chronic fatigue that are replaced by renewed zest for life, and self-worth that suddenly reappear along with the feeling that it is OK to be yourself. All this, because dancing helps you discover who you are not what you are.

On a personal level, dancing has always increased my physical consciousness, my femininity and thereof my sense of self-worth. The kind of self-worth that is healthy and integrated and well-grounded deep in your body. This kind of bodily grounding, as opposed to mentally, I believe, is critical for the healing effects of dance.

In my classes, I always strive to have the women feel feminine and proud of their achievements, regardless of size and age. Further, it is just as important to allow the man to be true to himself, being a man. He leads the woman and she is being led. It is important to enjoy the game and the differences between the sexes while enjoying yourself.

In dancing it is ok to let go, to fill the room and enjoy yourself and the other sex. Show everyone what you’ve got to offer. I love seeing the change in my participants when they experience the revelation of being fine with the way their bodies are and starting to play with their bodies in movement being able to perform in ways they didn’t think possible.