WEST COAST DANCE
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  • CURRICULUM
  • UPCOMING COURSES
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • FEES
  • CONTACT

Tannis Hugill

MA, RCC, RDT, BC-DMT

Tannis Hugill has a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology, is a registered B.C. Clinical Counsellor, registered Dance and Drama therapist and creator of sacred theatre. She brings over twenty years’ experience of healing through the arts to her work with individuals, groups, adolescents and adults, especially those with eating and body image problems, addictions and trauma. She has co-ordinated a hospital eating disorders program, taught on the university level, and directed a theatre company of disabled and non-disabled actors. She as also worked as a staff therapist for the Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center.

In addition to seeing clients, and leading workshops, she was a board member of ANAD and the Movement Matters Association. She also directed the creation of the first Interspiritual Sacred Dance Festival.

Tannis’s psychological theoretical framework is a combination of Jungian, psychodynamic, somatic, and bio-energetic approaches. Her belief in the vitality and creativity of the human spirit makes her a supportive guide who assists others in listening to their bodies, discovering needs underlying life problems, and fi nding pathways to resolution and transformation.

Her passion is helping others experience the creativity and wisdom of their bodies, a sacred healing practice.

www.awakeningbodywisdom.com

Upcoming Courses

  • Introduction to DMT I: Basic Theory, Techniques and Methods
  • THE MOVING CHILD Part I and Part II: Dance Movement Therapy for Children and Youth
  • Dance/Movement Therapy for the Adult Journey
  • Group Processes in Dance/Movement Therapy
  • INTRODUCTION TO Dance/Movement Therapy II: Applying Methods with Clinical Populations
  • FILLING THE EMPTY SPACE: Dance/Movement Therapy for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
  • MOVEMENT OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS LEVEL II
  • Human Movement Analysis and Observation: Level I

Our Instructors

Tannis Hugill
Hana Kamea Kemble
Kalila Homann
Amber Elizabeth Gray
Janet Kaylo

Questions?

Please call 604 781 6040 if you have any questions.  We endeavour to return all phone calls within one week. Thank you.

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)

Professional Training for counsellors, social workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals. We also welcome other somatic & movement therapy and educational professionals with some background or personal experience in counselling psychology.

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Registration

Please fill out our online registration form indicating your interest in Dance/Movement Therapy. We will contact you for a telephone interview and can answer any questions you may have. Our Coursework spans a three to four year training period, with on going intake.

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Contact Us

Phone 604 781 6040 (voicemail: please leave message) West Coast Dance/Movement Therapy is coordinated by Hana Kamea Kemble, RCC, BC-DMT, CLMA, RYT, with support from Creative Assistant Jessica King.

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