Private Lessons

Embody the rhythm that pulses within your chest, the beat of life beginning.
Embody the rhythm of your breath,
of the moon waxing and waning,
of the ocean tides flowing in and out,
in and out, in and out.
Embody the rhythm of the seasons changing, the cycles of life repeating,
the rising and the setting of the sun.
Embody the rhythm beyond the beat of the drum.
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Discover the movement that frees your heart.
Private & Individualized
Embodied-Movement Lessons, In-Person or Online

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Free *Your* Movement
By cultivating practices of listening inward we can access deeper understanding of our experiential body, release self-expectations, liberate our emotions and find new movement freedom. When I refer to “dancing” here, I’m not referencing something learned by rote, but the dance of learning to allow the body’s natural sways and slows, spins, bounces and shifts, in response to being attuned to.
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“Marita has created a space for me to learn and experience the natural movement in me that I have doubted my whole life. She is welcoming to my needs and patient with my inexperience. She is creative in her approach to figuring out what works by incorporating a wealth of knowledge of the mind and body. Recommended for any age, body type, skill level and apprehension; she’s the dance teacher you never knew you wanted.“
~ James Kelley
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Increase your embodied movement awareness, somatic play and authentic expression through private individualized lessons. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re a lifelong mover, I look forward to meeting you where you are.
I’ve been teaching movement classes for over 20 years and dancing all my life. I’ve experienced inhibitions, injuries and limitations that prevented me from enjoying and expressing in my body. Sharing from years of embodied movement practices and dance training, I offer explorations to support you in accessing or deepening your somatic awareness and movement freedom.

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“I’ve written literally pages about how these lessons have changed my life. I love your ritual of setting aside “one song” per day to listen to my body, and I love that listening to my body doesn’t mean I necessarily have to move or dance. I used to think I needed to work out to feel strong. I’ve learned so much from being still and listening. I’m sharing these practices with my clients too, so you are reaching even more people than you know. These sessions are my monthly gift to myself. On days I’m feeling tired and unmotivated I’m so glad I’ve already planned ahead and booked the session in advance...”
– Molly Hunt (she/they) LCPC-C
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~ If you enjoy moving/dancing and want to access more movement freedom, new avenues for moving through grief, joy, or other emotion, this offering is for you.
~ If your movement freedom is inhibited by physical limitations; self-conscious thoughts; fear of judgement; you feel “stuck” in repetitive movement patterns; or you’re just starting out in dance, this offering is for you.
