# @adrimoench on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7vATBjPz_i
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63487365-adrimoench-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-06-03T01:07:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Trauma Informed Coach / Expanded States (@adrimoench) — https://gondola.cc/adrimoench

## Caption

Studies are showing that the top modality to support those in depression is through moving the body in dance. 

A form of somatic movement, dance engages the brain in an energetic release of emotions or energy stored in the body. Dance supports individuals in releasing old stories & blockages through bi-lateral movement that competes with therapies like EMDR as powerful tools in co-regulating the brain and nervous system.

I had the opportunity this year to work with dance students after a 25 year hiatus from dancing. 

The primary ages I taught were the 7-9 and 10-14 year olds. I had the opportunity to choreograph and work with two amazing groups on two different dances this year, one focused on mental health and IFS parts work, and another on strength & revolution. 

The first dance in February was choreographed to Vivaldi’s Winter, the second in our spring recital to Les Miserables, One Day More. 

Above is a series of clips as I’m working with my students on One Day More. The night of our last show my girls were overcome with emotion as some of their peers were moving on to other ventures and they realized this would be their last chance to dance together. All tears back stage trying to hold back. When I realized this energetic flow I gathered them around in the wings and we talked about the significance of One Day More in their lives, and how they get to show up empowered in their feelings as the tears streamed down their cheeks. I encouraged them to take these feelings on stage and to let it flow - as the rest of us watched on backstage at these dancers feeling the power of tears - everyone in the wings burst into tears backstage right alongside them. 

I have never witnessed a more powerful rendition of perseverance, grief, joy, passion and expression than these young dancers on this evening as they did their last dance together! 

It gave me such hope for this coming generation and the impact they bring into this world. 

It was an honor to dance with them this year and witness them in this monumental growth as young women.

One more dawn
One more day
One day more! 

#newancestors #dharma #dancetherapy #energywork #compassion #holistichealth #depression

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compassion, newancestors, holistichealth, dharma, dancetherapy, depression, energywork

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