Movement with Miriam

Movement with Miriam Our bodies as wellsprings of wisdom. Kia ora koutou, I am a local dance-artist, teacher & massage therapist with a life-long journey in movement and the body.

An invitation into presence, sensation, and deep listening through the practices of Somatic Movement, Conscious Dance, Mindful-Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Informed Bodywork, Acroyoga & more. Originally I trained Unitec in Contemporary Dance in Auckland & then began following my own path exploring different embodied movement, dance, cultural & somatic practices. I worked with some beautiful teachers and mentors here in Aotearoa and also in Melbourne & Tokyo, where I learnt about myself, how to listen to my body and followed what interested me! I had a great time, and now back in Dunedin I love sharing part of that journey. I am passionate about how dance, movement and the body can unlock amazing things- it has given me clarity on my identity, strength and a sense of home in my body and landscape, it has given me tools to ground and calm anxiousness, it has given me a sense of wonder for the natural world, it has opened my eyes and changed my mind about individuals I pre-judged or cultures I misunderstood. I am still learning, & I believe there is so much that can be gained from engaging our bodies in motion or stillness. There are so many unique contexts that can offer rich fruits for the not only the body, but the mind and soul too. I invite you to come and dance with me, try a class if you wish, I aim to create a safe space that welcomes all. I welcome your feedback if you have any constructive ideas. This page will keep you up-to-date on what I currently have on offer- jams, classes, workshops, performances and other events. If you'd like to see a full bio of my teaching experience and qualifications, please flick me a message or see my co-creation with Jooske Honig- the Embodiment Collective on facebook or go to our website. You are also welcome to check out my fusion Thai massage on the page MASSAGE WITH MIRIAM if you are interested in coming for a treatment

29/11/2025
Thank you to the souls who showed up, dropped in & listened with curiosity on Sunday. Thank you for trusting us to guide...
30/10/2025

Thank you to the souls who showed up, dropped in & listened with curiosity on Sunday. Thank you for trusting us to guide and support you. It is truely an honour to share these spaces where we can enter a depth with ourselves that might not otherwise be found in our busy lives.

Meditation
Movement (we began with a bit of bodywork this time)
Breath journey
Connection
Integration

The feedback lands well, the gems of your noticing are treasures.

📢 I’m proud & honoured to be asked to co-facilitate on an ongoing basis for this monthly event!
Celebrating the collab flow with the powerful

📆 Next month: November 30th 2-5pm

👁 Follow our socials to see what develops further. Life is an unfolding journey.

Keep nourished people! 🌿👌🏼

25/10/2025
Looking forward to unpacking some more contact foundations together this evening 🐾 Tonight we will focus on leading and ...
22/10/2025

Looking forward to unpacking some more contact foundations together this evening 🐾 Tonight we will focus on leading and following and how we can play with these roles or let them dissolve to enhance our dances. Feel free to join us! 🌷🤸🏼‍♀️

https://events.humanitix.com/contact-improvisation-class-mini-jamcae

Join us for these fun-filled casual sessions- learn + practice your CI skills

Come & Join the Fun! Welcoming new families into this class where we play, concentrate, work hard and rest! It’s a great...
16/10/2025

Come & Join the Fun! Welcoming new families into this class where we play, concentrate, work hard and rest! It’s a great way to connect with your lovely child & to build confidence, and fitness while having some fun. School aged- five and up 🎪

Just bring a water bottle & wear some comfy clothing. We begin today! Friday 17th October. Join one class or the whole term.
Link below - tickets via Humanitix 🧘🏻‍♂️🤸🏽‍♂️

Gratitude to the community that came together, the land for witnessing us, and the teachings of Gabrielle Roth woven tog...
16/10/2025

Gratitude to the community that came together, the land for witnessing us, and the teachings of Gabrielle Roth woven together and developed by the years of learnings and wisdom from our magnificent facilitator Natalie Poole
It was a treat!!

I’ve come away with:

~ More depth of understanding of 5Rhythms & perspective of Conscious Dance

~ New reflections on my own woundings & matriarchal ancestral lineage & the manifestation within my body & dance (noticing & acknowledging the patterns)

~ Refreshed sense of somatic embodiment of the organ systems within the body, & how to access a felt sense of the inner body

~ Greater capacity to empathise & confidence in working with emotions for my clients

~ A greater trust in how spirit manifests itself in dance

It feels rich and wonderful to have these opportunities both on a personal and also a professional development level. It feels like a space not everyone has access to, so I’m feeling the privilege and I’m also motivated to share my learnings here in Ōtepoti which always get digested, processed and then re-imagined into my own conscious dance, improvisation, & one-on-one somatic therapy offerings.

Please stay in touch if that’s interesting to you & feel free to connect or reach out 🌿

04/10/2025

Kia ora koutou, I am honoured once again this month to be offering movement for next month's Gather & Ground with Transformation With Tee October 26th once again. Thank you Tee!! Please join us for nourishing movement & transformative breathwork journey with time for arrival, integration & connection. All welcome

Send a message to learn more

Gratitude for your act of Receiving 🌿Gather & Ground on Sunday was a tangible experience of community dropping down into...
29/09/2025

Gratitude for your act of Receiving 🌿

Gather & Ground on Sunday was a tangible experience of community dropping down into a deeper space collectively. Through the warm sun that caressed our skin as we entered the hall, to the scent of Tee’s incense, hot cups of mint or lemon balm tea, & honest smiling kōrero afterwards.

It felt deeply nourishing & such an honour to witness the shift in people as they found their wellspring of resources within themselves. Through body, through movement, through breath, through presence, curiosity & opening.

Whether you’re so ready to drop in, or still standing at the edge waiting for the right time, the journey is yours & in your timing, in your hands.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe 🙏🏼🌿

Miriam x

Kia ora koutou,Two sleeps till we Gather & Ground in collaboration with Transformation With Tee 🌬🌱Tee Manunui will be of...
26/09/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Two sleeps till we Gather & Ground in collaboration with Transformation With Tee 🌬🌱

Tee Manunui will be offering her beautifully woven mahi to bring us into heart space, dropping the masks & opening to our unique gifts.

I will offer you some potent movement prompts to drop into your space of creative flow & step into your edge.

You will leave having attuned inward, moved some stagnant energy, experienced newness, gone on your own inner journey held by the group and the two facilitators, and will come out the other side via connection, sharing & grounding 🌿

It will be magic & we’d love you there. ✨

Arohanui
Miriam

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7 Crawford Street
Dunedin
9016

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