Dance As Medicine™ (DAM), developed by Milèna May, is a powerful, joyful and transformative practice of conscious movement. It is designed to guide you gently into fully embracing your body, experiencing your emotions, expanding your breath, and unlocking forgotten areas of the body. With DAM, we work not with tension, but with density. What moves well, what doesn't? The dance is an ongoing practice of play, curiosity, and discovering what is waiting to be unwound and discovered in ourselves.

Working from the "bottom up"

Most western therapy experiences focus on the mind, or "top-down", whereas DAM works from the "bottom-up", exploring what the body is holding onto. Emotions can be stored for years in our body, manifesting as physical pain, reduced mobility, heaviness, and more. While 1-on-1 talk therapy is an incredibly valuable practice, working with the body can be the key that helps unlock things that just can't seem to change. If you find yourself repeating the same destructive habits, running into the same mental blocks over and over, Dance as Medicine may be the key to help you awaken that which is ready to evolve within you.

The group setting of in-person guided dance sessions offer a unique opportunity to feel held, seen and witnessed in the presence of others, often witnessing how we all share so much of the same ancestral, systemic and collective wounds.

I completed my training as a DAM guide in Spring 2025 and am excited to bring my own background of conscious somatic movement, connection with nature, Animism, ritual and music to my community. DAM offers a unique blend of tools and maps to work with including The Five Elements, The Four Directions, floorwork, somatic integration, ritual and more, and I truly believe it is something that can change the world, one soul at a time.

Join me in person in Vancouver, or online as part of one of my upcoming online experiences. Sign up for my newsletter below to be notified when classes are announced both in person and online.

IN-PERSON CLASSES:

Upcoming classes are listed below. Each dance will be centered around themes such as the 5 elements, light and shadow, nature and more. l provide diverse music mixes, simple movements and verbal prompts to help inspire your individual dance. There is no rigid formula, just guidance. The act of "dancing like nobody's watching" will become second nature, even if you feel you aren't a dancer. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced movers. This is a workout for your body, mind and soul! Drop-ins welcome.