Somatic Dance Connections

Specialties

1) Partner connection

3) Bodywork (Zen Bodytherapy) for alignment, posture, ease and grace

History

Established in 2015.

Alina noticed that, in spite of having taken many dance classes, and especially after having practiced and performed for many years, many dancers have a lot of tension in their bodies, which does not allow them to feel what they are doing, takes away their energy, and leaves them susceptible to injuries.

Furthermore, a dancer cannot connect with another dancer in partner dancing unless they first connect the parts of their body together.

We use the art and science of Somatics and the power of Zen Bodytherapy® to teach dancers how to move with more ease, grace and fluidity on and off the dance floor.

We offer private instruction and bodywork sessions, as well as weekly classes and occasional workshops with various Somatics practitioners. Our goal is for dancers to be able to self-​assess, self-​correct and self– teach, so they can better integrate any material they are exposed to in traditional dance classes, and better connect with their partners on the dance floor.

Meet the Business Owner

Alina M.

Business Owner

Alina Mihai is a trained Life Coach, licensed Zen Bodytherapist and Somatic Dance Educator. After an injury that left her unable to dance 6 years ago, Alina started focusing on the mind-​body connection, and helping her clients make changes in their lives from this new-​found perspective.

Alina brings an innovative perspective and a unique set of knowledge to the world of dancing. A dancer herself, Alina is passionate about helping fellow dancers move with more ease, grace and fluidity, while preventing and healing injuries.