Recharge your team through mindful movement and creative expression
Team Bonding & Wellness Workshop
Dance Movement for Workplace Wellbeing
Overview
This workshop is designed to create a safe, mindful, and nurturing environment where staff can reconnect with their body, mind, and purpose through dance and movement. Inspired by the philosophy of Ikigai and Zen-informed therapeutic practices, the session fosters resilience, creativity, and well-being both personally and professionally.
Participants will experience:
Relaxation and stress relief
Joyful and mindful movement
Creative self-expression
Practical strategies for sustaining mental and physical wellness
Connection with colleagues in a supportive, inclusive space
Our approach blends creative expression (Art, Carigraphy, movement) , Zen mindfulness, and body awareness, offering strategies that can be applied both at work and in everyday life.
Reconnect • Restore • Re-Energise
Create a moment of pause for your team — a space where movement, joy, and creativity support wellbeing.
This Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) workshop helps staff unwind, release stress, and rediscover their inner resilience through mindful and expressive movement.
✔ No dance or art experience needed — just curiosity and comfort
✔ Trauma-informed, inclusive and culturally safe
✔ Designed for both self-care and team connection
Workplace Well-being & Team Performance — Key Outcomes
Enhance communication and trust within teams
Boost productivity through reduced stress and improved focus
Strengthen workplace culture and connection
Foster creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving
Trauma-aware, inclusive programme — suitable for diverse staff
No dance skills needed; accessible for all fitness levels
Tailored workshops aligned with organisational goals
90-minute standard session + trial available (Please contact us!)
Who Is This For?
This workshop is ideal for organisations seeking to improve staff well-being, collaboration, and workplace culture — especially for professionals in high-stress environments.
Suitable for:
All company staff members: including teams in high-stress or frontline roles
Schools: teachers, administrators, and student support staffCorporate and community organisations looking to support employee self-care, morale, and mental health
Community organisations: Staff wellness support
Mental health professionals: psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, counsellors, support workers, etc.
Frontline / emergency workers: police, paramedics, medical teams
No dance or art experience required — everyone can participate at their own comfort level.
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Why Dance Movement Therapy?
Ideal for teams working in high-stress roles or organisations supporting employee wellbeing:
All company staff members: including teams in high-stress or frontline roles
Schools: teachers, administrators, and student support staff
Mental health professionals: nurses, doctors, psychologists, therapists, counsellors, support workers
Frontline and essential workers: police, paramedics, healthcare teams
Community organisations: Staff wellness support
Every workshop is adapted — no one is pushed beyond their comfort zone.
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Facilitator
Led by a Dance Movement Therapist and mental health professionals with expertise in:
Zen-informed creative arts therapy
Trauma-aware movement practices
Mind-body integration for stress recovery
Burnout prevention and compassion-fatigue support
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Cost & Customisation
We provide a 90-minute standard workshop, with the flexibility to tailor the programme to your budget, goals, and purpose.
We will meet with you to discuss your budget and design a programme that best suits your team’s needs.
We also offer a free trial session.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
FAQs
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1. Initial Consultation
Meet with the organisation or school representatives.
Discuss their objectives: e.g., stress reduction, team bonding, resilience, creativity, student support, staff wellness.
Understand staff/student profile: age range, roles, prior movement experience, cultural considerations, accessibility needs.
2. Assess the Context
Consider the environment: workplace, classroom, studio, or online.
Identify time available: 90 minutes standard, half-day, full-day, or recurring sessions.
Note any special considerations: trauma-sensitive needs, frontline staff exposure, cultural safety (e.g., Māori or Pacific perspectives).
3. Define Session Goals
Examples of goals:
Reduce stress and burnout
Foster team connection
Build self-awareness and emotional regulation
Encourage creative expression
Support mindfulness and body-mind integration
Decide which goals are primary and how to measure outcomes (participant feedback, observation, or follow-up exercises).
4. Choose Workshop Components
Based on the goals, select activities from your DMT repertoire:
Warm-up / Grounding exercises (Zen breathing, gentle stretching)
Movement exploration (solo and group improvisation)
Expressive / creative activities (drawing in motion, symbolic gestures, props)
Mindfulness and reflection (body scans, journaling, group sharing)
Team-building exercises (mirroring, synchronized movement, collaborative patterns)
Closure / integration (cool-down, reflection on insights, take-home strategies)
5. Adjust Intensity & Style
Adapt movement intensity for physical ability and comfort level.
Balance mindful stillness (Zen approach) with energetic or playful movement (creative expression).
Include culturally sensitive practices if needed.
6. Plan Logistics
Decide group size, space requirements, and props needed.
Schedule the session time and format: in-person, online, or hybrid.
Confirm facilitator(s) and any co-facilitators if multiple groups.
7. Create a Session Flow
Example 90-min session structure:
Introduction & Grounding (10 min)
Warm-up & Body Awareness (10 min)
Movement Exploration & Creativity (25 min)
Team/Partner Exercises (20 min)
Mindfulness & Reflection (15 min)
Closure & Take-home Tools (10 min)
Adjust timing based on goals and group needs.
8. Feedback & Follow-Up
Gather participant feedback at the end.
Offer optional follow-up resources or sessions to reinforce skills.
💡 Tip: Always keep the programme flexible—observe how the group responds and adjust in real time. A truly customised DMT session is responsive to participants’ energy, comfort, and needs.
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Onsite Workshops
Yes! We can deliver the workshop at your office or any other venue that best suits your programme and team.
Onsite Workshops & Travel
We are based in Auckland and can travel to your office or any other venue to deliver the workshop.
We are happy to accommodate your location and ensure the session fits seamlessly with your team’s schedule and needs -
We offer a free trial session so your team can experience the benefits of Dance Movement Therapy before committing to a full workshop.
To arrange a trial session:
Contact us via email or phone.
Share your team size, location, and preferred schedule.
We will plan a short introductory session tailored to your staff or students.
After the trial, we can customise a full programme based on your team’s needs, goals, and feedback.
Please feel free to reach out — we are happy to discuss your requirements and schedule a trial session.
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Unlike standard team-building activities that focus mainly on games or problem-solving exercises, Hana’s Dance Movement Therapy programme integrates therapeutic principles, mindfulness, and creative expression to support both individual well-being and team cohesion.
Key differences include:
Trauma-informed approach: Activities are designed to be safe and supportive for participants who may have experienced stress, burnout, or trauma.
Mind-body integration: Combines movement, mindfulness, and reflection to help staff reconnect with their body, mind, and emotions.
Focus on resilience and self-care: Participants learn strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and sustain well-being in professional roles.
Creativity and expressive learning: Uses expressive movement, improvisation, and art-inspired exercises to enhance engagement and self-awareness.
Culturally sensitive: Incorporates principles from Zen therapy, Ikigai philosophy, and respects diverse cultural backgrounds, making it suitable for multicultural teams.
Customisable for your organisation: Each programme is tailored to your team’s goals, size, and workplace culture.
In short, this programme is more than just a team-building activity—it is a therapeutic, mindful, and creative experience that nurtures both individual and collective wellbeing.