The Matrescence Dance

ONLINE training program in ENGLISH AND FRENCH for movement practitioners

Matrescence is a powerful portal for our becoming.

‘The Matrescence Dance’ is a training program for movement practitioners who would like to deepen their emotional support for expectant or new mothers. This is for you if:

  • You believe mind and body are equal, intertwined and mutually nourishing

  • You would like to use movement to support women in their matrescence journey

  • You want to better understand nonverbal expressivity

  • You want to create movement protocols that meet mothers’ emotional needs

  • You’re look for creative tools to support emotions dance

  • “It was mind blowing, it gave me a new perspective on how movement works and a very structured way of understanding it and then to create movement.”

    Natalia, Mexico

  • "This training brought me back to my essence at a time when I was feeling a bit lost. It helped me clarify my intentions and feel more aligned with what I want to offer in my sessions."

    Anne, Switzerland

  • "I went outside of the box and I loved it. I think you opened a whole new dance world to me and I want more!""

    Laura, Croatia

  • "This training is a rewarding experience both professionally and personally."

    Alyson, France

  • “There are a lot of emotions involved during this [motherhood] transition. Where I am used to do dancing and teaching with terminology of movement, now I have terminology for emotions and intensions. So it’s a big help.”

    Lauren, Belgium

  • "Brilliant, insight-driven ideas that will enrich my class"

    Mariella, Austria

  • "I learned about myself on a deeper level"

    Amy, United Kingdom

The Matrescence Dance Modules

module 1

Foundation

  • Live 1:1 Session: You will guide a dance session for mothers, as you would do it in your own practice. Your reflections and my feedback will form the foundations of this journey.

  • Training Manual: This manual will introduce you to matrescence and the role of movement within it. It will guide you to develop your practice in a way that considers the mother’s emotions while inviting her baby into the dance.

Rudolf Laban Movement Analysis and Matrescence

module 2

How Movement Works

  • Live Group Session: We will explore Rudolf Laban’s movement theories on dynamics, learn how to embody the qualities of movement, and reflect on how movement makes you feel.

Movement and emotions matrescence

module 3

Movement & Emotions

  • Live Group Session: You will analyse the connection between movement and emotions, and question the idea of universality.

  • Practice: You will be invited to generate movement material that includes the variety of movement qualities we have explored.

module 4

Making Emotions Dance

  • Live Group Session: We will explore a creative toolbox for composing dance phrases that incorporate a diversity of movement dynamics. Drawing on Laban’s motion factor polarities, you will learn to create sequences that support psychophysical harmony. These contrasts offer mothers the opportunity to explore new movement qualities, stimulating their emotional and physical plasticity.

Dancing emotions matrescence

module 5

Putting it into Practice

  • Live 1:1 Session: You will guide a dance session designed for mothers that integrates all that you’ve learnt during this training. Through reflection and personal feedback, I will support you to move forwards with your practice.

‘The Matrescence Dance‘ Components

  • Training Manual

    You’re receive a comprehensive manual and resources (videos, articles, references) before Module 1 begins.

  • 5 Modules

    Over 5 modules, you’ll deepen your understanding of the interplay between matrescence, movement and emotions.

  • 4 Group Sessions

    We’ll connect as a group throughout the program so that you can be guided to explore the theories through your body.

  • 2 One-to-One Sessions

    You will get personalised guidance from Claudia to help you integrate this training into your specific practice.

  • Creative Toolbox

    We’ll share our best playlists and leave you with practical creative tools that help mothers dance their emotions.

  • Community Support

    You’ll also have access to our WhatsApp group for all those who have trained in The Matrescence Dance.

investment

£410

FAQ

  • Yes! The training is aimed at the human being, not the dancer.

  • 100% yes

    We make emotions dance and women feel emotions in all these contexts.

  • Of course!

  • Yes, all sessions are recorded so you can view them whenever you like.