About Spirit Moves Dance
Philosophy
The philosophy of Spirit Moves Dance is based on the principles of Kripalu yoga, which focus on being present in your body, learning to love and nurture it, and honouring its needs and limitations without self-criticism -modifying movements and poses as needed
(Faulds, Richard. Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat. New York: Bantam Dell, 2005)

While valuing and drawing inspiration from many formal dance traditions, Spirit Moves Dance does not teach dance technique. Instead, Spirit Moves operates on the principle that deep down we already know how to dance, and offers experiences to connect clients with the dance that comes from inside. Classes such as Creative Dance may present exercises from various dance techniques, but the focus is always on taking that information into the body and exploring how it feels, instead of seeing it as "right" or "wrong."
As such, Spirit Moves classes complement any formal dance studies while remaining accessible to clients with no prior dance training. Instead of seeking perfection of technique, Spirit Moves Dance guides clients in the discovery of perfection already present within. Without exception we are perfect just as we are: capable of perfect joy, perfect freedom, perfect love, perfect abandon. Dance class is a place to nurture ourselves and celebrate this wonderfully human condition!



Who is Meg Goodmanson?
Meg Goodmanson is a certified Kripalu DansKinetics® teacher, Reiki master, and Reiki Healing Dance™ practitioner. She has an extensive background in ballet, modern dance, and choreography, and has studied at Halifax Ballet Theatre, Walnut Hill School for the Arts (Natick, MA), Barnard College (New York City, NY), and Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY). She also studied with the Limon Company and the faculty of the Boston Conservatory. Meg lives in Halifax with her husband Matthew. They are expecting their first child in August, 2008.