About TAKE TIME – Dance for Joy

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About TAKE TIME- Dance for Joy

Reconnect. Move. Create. Belong.

TAKE TIME – Dance for Joy is a six-week community wellbeing programme that combines Dance Movement Therapy, Creative Arts, and Zen mindfulness in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The programme is designed to support emotional wellbeing through gentle movement, creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful community connection. No dance experience is required—everyone is welcome.

What makes TAKE TIME different?

Rather than learning dance routines, participants are invited to explore movement as a way of listening to their bodies, expressing emotions, reducing stress, and reconnecting with themselves and others.

Every session offers a safe, trauma-informed space where there is no right or wrong way to move.

What happens during each session?

Each 90-minute session includes:

  • Gentle Dance Movement Therapy

  • Creative Arts activities

  • Zen mindfulness and breathing practices

  • Guided relaxation

  • Reflection and group sharing

  • Time for connection over tea

Sessions encourage creativity, confidence, self-expression, and joyful movement while supporting emotional wellbeing.

Weekly Journey

Over six weeks participants gradually explore themes including:

  • Body awareness

  • Spatial awareness

  • Colours and emotions

  • The five senses

  • Identity and personal stories

  • Water and flow

  • Inner child

  • Group movement and connection

The programme gently builds confidence while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and belonging.

Who is this programme for?

TAKE TIME is suitable for:

  • Adults

  • Older adults

  • Young adults

  • People experiencing stress or anxiety

  • Anyone looking for gentle movement and creative wellbeing

  • People with no dance experience

Everyone is welcome.

Facilitators

Christina Houghton
Dance Movement Therapist (DTAA Provisional Professional)

Christina has extensive experience facilitating Dance Movement Therapy and community dance programmes that promote wellbeing, creativity, and connection.

Ai Kihara
Counsellor | Social Worker | Director, Hana Counselling and Education

Ai integrates trauma-informed counselling, Zen mindfulness, creative arts, and community wellbeing to create safe and inclusive spaces for healing and personal growth.

Our Approach

TAKE TIME is guided by the values of:

  • Safety

  • Respect

  • Creativity

  • Community

  • Mindfulness

  • Inclusion

Every participant is encouraged to move at their own pace and participate in ways that feel comfortable.