Emily is a dance and health specialist, and founder of Move Dance Feel – a dance company specifically for the cancer community.
These sessions are centred around release, reciprocity and joy, inviting you to connect more deeply with yourselves and others. Together we’ll move through gentle warm up explorations and learn short dance phrases – tailored to everyone’s pace. The sessions involve 60 minutes of dancing followed by an optional 15 minute chat, to reflect and share with one another after dancing.
No prior dance experience is necessary, and both seated and standing options will be offered. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. We encourage dancing in bare feet or socks.
Move Dance Feel is an award winning and life enhancing initiative, advocating for Dance in Cancer Care. The benefits of dance in the context of cancer include improved wellbeing, mood, range of motion, confidence, coordination, energy levels and body appreciation, as well as alleviation of stress and anxiety, and a reduction in feelings of loneliness. To find out more see the evidence page on Move Dance Feel’s website.
IMPORTANT:
We value each member of our community and are committed to providing free wellbeing sessions to support your holistic health and well-being journey. However, we kindly ask for your cooperation in registering for these sessions with the intention to attend.
It’s important to note that while our sessions are offered free of charge, they are not without an important cost to our charity. We invest in skilled facilitators, preparation time, and resources to ensure each session meets the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. When participants register but fail to attend, it not only impacts the facilitators who have dedicated their time and expertise but also the overall resources of the charity, so we spend money in resources that people registers but never attends.
By registering for sessions with the intention to attend, you not only demonstrate your commitment to your own well-being but also help us optimise our resources to serve the community effectively. We understand that life can sometimes get in the way, and if you’re unable to attend a session you’ve registered for, we kindly ask that you inform us in advance so we can make necessary adjustments.
Together, let’s ensure that our wellbeing sessions continue to be a valuable and free accessible resource for all members of our community.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Warm regards, The Yes to Life Team.
