Esmarel Gasman
Actress/Facilitator in Biodanza/ Worldsaver (a bit)/Writer
BIODANZA, A WAY OF LIFE
DANCING YOUR LIFE
Biodanza is a way to dance with your life. A way to let all the cells in your body know that you were born to be a fortunate human being full of potential.
In Biodanza we use music, movement and encounters to influence all the important aspects of life, like affectivity, creativity and vitality. It is a fusion between science, arts and love.
The word “Biodanza” means dancing with life. It was developed by Rolando Toro, a Chilean anthropologist, psychologist and poet.
DEVELOPMENT IN WELLBEING
By practicing Biodanza participants notice that their lives get back in balance, they are more open to themselves and their surroundings, they get more soft in their body, can experience stronger and more feelings of euphoria. Mind, heart and body integrate with each other and they experience a significant improvement in their sense of wellbeing. They handle stress better by increasing the ability to communicate and improving the quality of their relationships.
As you attend regular Biodanza classes, it becomes a new way of living – putting life first by connecting from your heart. This deepens your connection with what is truly important to you in life. In this way, Biodanza becomes a system of personal and human development.
JOY
MUSIC
LOVE
CARE
MIND
HEART
BODY
"Have you ever danced until you flew? Danced so hard, so fast, so freely that you reach a level of overwhelming, ecstatic joy? If you haven’t you should – it can change your life."
- Mike Auldridge
Biodanza with Children
Biodanza with Children is an integrated creative dance program that has been designed to include both children of all ages and adults.
Biodanza with children supports the authentic identity development of children, encourages them in their personal expression and communication with each other. It offers a rich collection of experiences that makes children intensely aware of their own strengths and that empowers them.
In Biodanza we recognize the needs that every child has at different stages.
Biodanza with children contains movement, dance, games and connection, using many different types of specially chosen music and varied themes.
Biodanza enables children to develop in a healthy way. Scientific research has proven that creative dance classes such as Biodanza can improve children’s physical and psychological wellbeing, stimulating their expression of identity.
It has proven to have a positive outcome in encouraging children to be creative and have the confidence to express themselves fully. Also, children are able to communicate more effectively with one another.
Physical assessments showed that the children had:
* Increased lung capacity
* increased flexibility, which helps prevent injuries to muscles and joints
* Increased aerobic capacity, became generally fitter
Psychological assessments showed:
* Increased self esteem
* Greater intrinsic motivation (the ability to please themselves rather than looking for outside rewards
* Positive outlook towards other children, themselves and dance
In school classes where children are doing Biodanza every week, more social and gentle behaviour is displayed.
