Dance Therapy

Directory for Asheville and Western NC


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Dance or movement therapy is the therapeutic use of dance and movement to improve the mental, physical and spiritual well being of a person. The use of dance as a therapeutic tool is founded in the idea that body and mind are completely integrated. Movement therapy uses creative and expressive dance or movement as the primary means to address emotional issues and increase emotional and physical health. The theory underlying dance therapy, is that body movement reflects the inner state of ones consciousness and that by moving our body we can actually change our mind in a positive way. Emerging inner conflicts and issues from the unconscious to the consciousness of the person are addressed on all levels - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Dance Therapy has its roots in modern dance, from pioneers including Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey in the 1920s, but was developed as a therapeutic tool by dancer and choreographer Marion Chace who began giving lectures and demonstrations in the 1940s.

Alphabetical Directory


Albright Creative Movement

Tamara (Rhymes w/ Sara) Albright

828-551-5017
Located in Downtown Asheville

Address: Not Listed
Asheville, NC 28801 - Map


Denise Medved

828-696-3060
Located 29 mi(s) South of Downtown Asheville

2314 Kanuga Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28739 - Map


Jan Gillespie

Nia Instructor at The Asheville Movement Center

828-258-7220
Located 3 mi(s) West of Downtown Asheville

4 Richmond Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 - Map


MBODY - Mind-Body Fitness Studio

Yoga, Nia, Tai Chi, Pilates, Massage, Acupuncture, Reiki and More.

828-277-7500
Located 5 mi(s) South of Downtown Asheville

1200 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803 - Map


Mizilca's Transformational Bellydance Experiences

828-712-2609

Address: Not Listed
Asheville, NC 28801 - Map


One Center Yoga

Iyengar and Anusara Yoga Nia Classes - Over Fifteen Instructors including Cindy Dollar.

828-225-1904
Located in Downtown Asheville

120 Coxe Ave
Asheville, NC 28801 - Map


The Asheville Movement Center

Feldenkrais Method® Awareness Through Movement®, Nia & Yoga

828-258-7220
Located 3 mi(s) West of Downtown Asheville

4 Richmond Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 - Map


Woodland Yoga Center

NIA, Beginning Yoga, Dynamic Yoga Classes, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga For Seniors, Chair Yoga, Yoga For Kids

828-877-6399
Located 34.5 mi(s) South of Downtown Asheville

120 East Main Street, Suite #307
Brevard, NC 28712 - Map


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