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Connecting through dance: an introductory workshop to dance therapy
As part of the International Mental Health Weeks
Bibliothèque Italie (Paris 13th)
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About
This workshop is a time to reconnect with your breath, yourself, and others. Dance awakens our natural creativity. By moving freely, we rediscover the thread of our sensations and relearn to fully inhabit our bodies. Dancing means allowing ourselves to reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with the life impulse that carries an innate joy within it.
The workshop begins with a warm-up, before exploring several dance proposals. It ends with a time for returning to oneself, resonance, and sharing. Kindness and non-judgment are at the heart of the approach: they create a free atmosphere conducive to imagination.
It is led by dance therapist Mytam Mayo-Smith, within the O2 Danse Thérapie association.
The O2 Danse Thérapie association aims to offer therapeutic support through dance and movement for everyone. It supports and participates in research and training regarding the links between dance and care.
Registration with librarians opens on Thursday, September 17.
No dance prerequisites. Come as you are, in comfortable clothing.
Our take on this event
Forget about perfect choreography and focus entirely on how your body wants to move. These sessions offer a safe space to reconnect with yourself through dance, leaving any pressure or judgment at the door.
The Bibliothèque Italie hosts an introductory dance therapy workshop on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30. Led by Mytam Mayo-Smith from the O2 Danse Thérapie association, this session invites adults aged 18 and over to explore their creativity and reconnect with their bodies through free movement. No prior dance experience is required to participate in this supportive and non-judgmental environment. The event is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. Interested participants must register with the library staff starting September 17.
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Bibliothèque Italie offers a special session dedicated to dance therapy, focusing on reconnecting with your breath and body. Facilitated by Mytam Mayo-Smith of the association O2 Danse Thérapie, the workshop encourages participants to express themselves through spontaneous movement. The session is structured around a warm-up phase, various dance-based activities, and a concluding period of reflection and sharing, all conducted in a spirit of kindness.
This activity is open to adults aged 18 and up. You do not need any dance skills to join; simply bring comfortable clothing and an open mind. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Admission is free, but advance registration is mandatory. You can sign up with the librarians starting on September 17. The event is organized by O2 Danse Thérapie, an association dedicated to providing therapeutic support through dance and movement, while contributing to research on the intersection of movement and well-being.
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