ConfiDANCE
1:1 Somatic Coaching for
Dancers, Performers, & Movement Professionals
When your body is your job, your relationship with your body can start to feel… impersonal.
Like it belongs to others more than it belongs to you.
And that is an awful feeling.
Because it leaves you especially vulnerable to body image issues, fatphobia, and other societal poison.
When your body is your job, you have to be thinking about what you are putting on display- and how others will react.
You’re busy thinking about choreography, technique, image, presentation, conditioning, training, & strengthening…
But it’s not uncommon for dancers & movement professionals to feel disconnected from:
🌸 How they feel in their body
🌸 What a “yes” feels like and what a “no” feels like in their body
🌸 How anxiety plays out in the body and how to release it
🌸 Whether their dance community is healthy or has some toxic dynamics
🌸 Healthy coping skills for dealing with mean comments & trolls
🌸 Internalized fatphobia and its negative effects on creative expression & career goals
🌸 Their own authentic, creative voice
And when your body is on display it is so so so normal for body image issues to come up- especially when you’re having to deal with fatphobic bosses, coworkers, or social media trolls.
Here’s what changes when you remember that your body is yours and you come back into an aligned, loving relationship with your body.
🌸 You know how to notice, acknowledge, & lovingly respond to signals from your body that you’re living out of alignment with your deepest desires & values
🌸You know when your body is saying “yes” or “no” and respond accordingly with aligned intentional action
🌸You don’t try to numb out or avoid anxiety- because you have tools to process and release your fears with movement
🌸You are aware of toxic dynamics in your dance community and are empowered to protect your boundaries within the community and/or find/form a new, healthier one!
🌸You trust yourself to handle negative comments & trolls without internalizing their hatred because you have some amazing, healthy, somatic coping skills
🌸 You clear out your internalized fatphobia and stop holding yourself back from going after your big dreams
🌸 You’re yourself in public, unafraid to shine a spotlight on your spectacularly unique creative voice & vision
Hi, I’m Lauren 🌸
My nickname is the “Body Lorax” because like Dr. Seuss’s Lorax speaks for the trees, I speak for the bodies. Because, unfortunately, in this fast-paced, Capitalist, Fatphobic society, most of us have been trained from birth to disconnect from our body’s innate wisdom. I’m here to bring you and your body back together into loving alignment.
I bring my 10+ years as a board-certified dance/movement therapist, my 20+ years as a dancer & performer, 7+ years as a coach, and my lived experience as someone who has struggled with disordered eating to our work together.
I want you to know you don’t have to punish or deprive your body to be able to love your body. Movement is what made that possible for me. I’m here to help you discover the path back to yourself in the way that is the most authentic and pleasurable for you.
Support for Dancers & Movers
from a Dancer & Mover
You can’t heal your body image wounds without involving your body. You can’t heal your relationship with your body without involving your body.
That’s why my approach includes somatic or body-based tools in addition to talking it out.
During our time together, you’ll learn the tools that empower you to:
🌸 Be a black belt in self-soothing
🌸 Be intuitively connected to your wants, needs, & boundaries
🌸 Live life fully in alignment with your authentic desires
You Deserve ConfiDANCE!
When we work together 1:1, I tailor your experience to you.
You won’t just be following a one-size-fits-all curriculum: each session is customized to your needs, addressing your struggles, and getting what you want out of the session.
There are 2 ways you can work with me 1:1 to build your confiDANCE.
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ConfiDANCE Coaching
🌸 12 weekly, 60-minute 1:1 Zoom calls where I will give you unconditional emotional support, somatic tools, and a safe space to vent & process
🌸 Voxer support between sessions (I check & respond to messages every morning Monday-Friday)
🌸 Customized “homework” or practical somatic tools to help you cope with whatever it is that you’re going through
🌸 Complimentary admission to any other classes or courses I’m leading during our 3 months together
Price
1 payment of $2,995 or
3 payments of $998.33 or
6 payments of $499.17
I’m Ready To Step Into ConfiDANCE
If you’re ready to build your ConfiDANCE, the first step is to book a call with me. During this call, we’ll discuss your needs and make sure we’re a good match for each other, then we’ll get you all set up with your 3 months of ConfiDance building.
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ConfiDANCE Quickie
You also have the option of booking a single, 60-minute Zoom session with me. This is a fantastic option if:
🌸 You need quick support for a tough situation you’re going through
🌸 You need a safe space to process your experience with a toxic dance community
🌸 You’re new to my world and want to get a taste of what it’s like to work with me
🌸 You’re a returning client who could use a self-love tune-up
Price
$250
*Payment plans available on request. Email me at laurenelisepeterson@gmail.com to discuss options
I Need a Quick ConfiDANCE Boost
To book your single ConfiDANCE Call, you can select a convenient time and checkout when you book your appointment.
Restorative Pricing
*** *** Please email laurenelisepeterson@gmail.com about restorative pricing options if needed *** ***
Happy ConfiDANCErs
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“If anyone needs a dance/movement therapist, I highly recommend Lauren. She’s a lovely soul and I feel so safe and supported in her presence.”
CC
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“I cannot recommend working with Lauren enough! I came to her not even realizing how internalized my trauma around weight and eating was and she got me to a place where I feel confident enough to take on challenges and be aware of how I'm feeling at any moment. She has a very holistic approach and meets you where you are, looking at how your unique experiences affect your life, relationships, and your goals. Meetings with her feel like calling a best friend. I looked forward to them every time! Invest in yourself, you will not regret it."
Oriana
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“I have taken workshops with Lauren and I always learn something new and gain a tool that I can immediately use to feel more connected and more confident with my body.”
Monica Ellison
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“[Lauren’s] videos and emails have been a big part of my reprogramming from despair and self-loathing to being proud of my body. Thank you so much Lauren! Thank you for being a part of my care team!”
WB
FYI
This is not a weight loss program.
My goal is to help you build a loving relationship with your body without having to change your body.
While I am happy to help you process your feelings about diet, fitness for weight loss, & medical interventions- these are not my personal approaches to healing.
This is not a dance technique class.
ConfiDANCE gives you somatic tools for self-care, handling challenging situations, and releasing stuck emotions.
While we can certainly talk through your feelings about performance and finding your artistic voice, this program is not a dance critique course.
When you shouldn’t book a 1:1 with me.
Please note that ConfiDANCE is not an appropriate treatment for emergencies, acute mental health crises, or severe eating disorders.