“To truly live is to be fully present in each rhythm and movement. Dance is a language of expression, communication, and connection, a fundamental human need.”
Courses
2026Spring is more than just a transition of the earth; it is a gentle invitation to slow down, to listen to the rhythm beneath our skin and the unspoken whispers of the mind. We often find ourselves meticulously tending to external "flowers" - our careers, families, and expectations - while forgetting that within us, there are delicate sprouts and a thousand blossoms yearning for care.
If you are seeking a sanctuary to reconnect, "Blooming Like Flowers" is a space for you to simply be. This journey is a delicate intersection of Dance/Movement Therapy and Neuroscience.
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Capacity: Max 12 students/course
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 | 02/04/2026 (HCMC) - 20/05/2026 (HCMC) - 10/06/2026 (Hanoi)
Location: To be cofnirmedPricing: Actual value 1,3 million VND/person/day
THE RADIANT TIER (1,2 – 1,3 million VND): For those who wish to practice generosity, helping to create more opportunities for participants with financial constraints.
THE SUSTAINABLE TIER (1 – 1,1 million VND): The standard fee that allows both you and the organizers to walk this journey steadily together.
THE SUPPORTIVE TIER (799,000 – 900,000 VND): Dedicated to those who are truly passionate but need to be mindful of their current budget.
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Women and those who cherish the feminine spirit.
Mothers, mothers-to-be, or those on a journey of nurturing.
Those in need of a resting point to recover from months of burnout.
Souls seeking to rediscover their direction and self-worth after a long journey of carrying multiple responsibilities.
Professionals wishing to enrich their inner world through the marriage of art and science.
Anyone who believes that self-care is a journey that requires constant nourishment.
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Grounded (Strong Roots): Learning to "land" safely and feel your presence in the here and now.
Flowing (Vitality): Using the language of dance and movement to awaken frozen emotions, allowing the natural flow of your body to be restored.
Resilience (Basking in the Sun): Understanding how the brain and body collaborate to recover from invisible traumas and pressures.
Authenticity (Graceful Scent): When Mind - Body - Soul - Spirit find their shared rhythm, you no longer need to strive to be anyone else. You simply live fully and radiantly in your own unique essence.
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Minh Bui (MA, R-DMT) A Dance/Movement Therapist with a Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College (New York) under the Fulbright Scholarship. She is a Professional Member of the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). Having served as a mental health consultant for the World Bank Vietnam, she has contributed to projects at major hospitals and currently leads Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy (VDMT).
𝑩𝒓𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒔𝒐𝒏, 𝑴𝑨 – International Cellist, Composer, and Author
An artist hailing from New Jersey (USA), Bryan Charles Wilson is widely recognized as a "cello storyteller." His music is a seamless fusion of modern cello and traditional instruments from across the globe, with a profound inspiration drawn from Vietnamese cultural soundscapes.
2026Awakening Body Intelligence in the Age of AI
BODY WISDOM is designed to help you become fully present in every movement—whether in everyday activities such as eating, walking, and resting, or in moments of quiet tea rituals at dawn and dusk by the Saigon River. This holistic retreat, guided through dance, movement, music, and the arts, invites you to reconnect with and deepen your body’s innate wisdom—allowing you to inhabit each moment fully and to open into a new way of living: deeper, gentler, richly inspired, and vividly alive.
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Schedule: 07-10/04/2026
Location: HCMC
Flexible participation fee:
From 7,9 to 9,9 million VND per person for the full program
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Individuals seeking self-care and a deeper reconnection of Body – Mind – Spirit.
Professionals in education, psychology, and the arts who wish to integrate movement-based tools into their practice.
Anyone (18+) searching for a “safe space” to be fully themselves.
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COURSE CONTENT:
DAY 1: Orientation – Understanding Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT)
DAY 2: Language & Evolution of Movement, Body Signature
DAY 3: Body Intelligence & Emotion in Authentic Movement
DAY 4: Applying DMT in Education & Professional Development
CERTIFICATE: A Certificate of Completion (not a professional license) issued by VDMT upon fulfilling the following requirements:
• Completion of 20 in-class hours over 4 consecutive days
• 10 minutes/day of themed movement practice
• Daily journaling (through drawing, writing, poetry, etc.)
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In 4 days, you will experience “Be it till you see it” – Returning to Body Intelligence
Instead of continuing to pretend, BODY WISDOM invites you to practice a different philosophy: “Be it” – Be yourself in order to truly see yourself. Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) does not take detours through explanations. We go directly to the “gateway” of the nervous system to re-establish vitality:
Authentic Movement: Where you allow the body to lead, releasing memories that are “stuck” beyond the reach of words.
Myelination-based connection: AI cannot build neural pathways for perseverance or inner calm. Only embodied experience can help the brain form durable myelin layers for these qualities.
Dialogue with traditional music: Vibrations from traditional instruments awaken primal senses, guiding you out of the digital world and back into real life.
Awakening the inner “Artist”: Rediscovering innocent creativity—something no AI prompt can ever replace.
Establishing safe boundaries: Through the art of “Touch & Dance,” learning how to give, receive, and protect mental well-being.
2026In this course, we learn to listen through touch as a way to invite movement—using Contact Improvisation as a foundational practice in which the body is heard, enters into dialogue, and transforms. Through real clinical case examples, the course also introduces the application of touch and movement in Dance/Movement Therapy, helping you understand not only body intelligence through movement for self-healing and holistic growth, but also how these insights can be integrated into professional development and everyday relationships. You can learn more here.
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Schedule:
05-08/05/2026Location: HCMC
Tuition: 8,8 to 10,8 million VND
(Tuition includes digital learning materials, tea breaks, and learning resources.)Scholarships available
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Professionals: Counselors, therapists, teachers, healthcare workers, social workers, HR directors.
Art & Wellness Practitioners: Dancers, health coaches, students.
Individuals: Anyone interested in personal development, mental health, and rediscovering creativity and connection.
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Instead of just observing, we dive deep into practice to unlock core values:
Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Understand the intimate link between body and emotion in Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT).
Non-verbal Communication: Unlock body wisdom and enhance self-regulation skills.
The Art of Touch: Develop healthy boundaries, trust, and attunement with others.
Take-home Tools: Practical techniques such as "Body-Mind Mapping," "Establishing Boundaries through Movement," and recognizing cultural influences on the individual body.
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In the hustle of modern life, we often get consumed by plans and logical thinking, losing touch with the physical presence of our bodies. BODYFULNESS is a 4-day (22-hour) embodied experience, inviting you to return to yourself to nurture resilience, emotional intelligence, and deep connection.
Inspired by research on Contact Improvisation (Minh Bui, 2015), the improvisational expertise of Dr. Ong Pholchai, and the Body–Mind Centering method (Cohen, 1993), this course is an invitation to:
Slow Down: Feel more deeply and be fully present through touch, listening, and grounding.
Body Dialogue: Use improvisational movement as a tool for listening and transformation.
Professional Integration: Understand body wisdom for self-healing and apply it to your career and relationships.
2026The body is not merely a place we inhabit; it is a living compass—guiding us through life’s turbulence, holding memory, culture, and emotions yet unnamed.
At the heart of this course lies the metaphor of “the body as a compass.” Through movement and embodied awareness, you are invited to reconnect with your inner intelligence—learning to listen more deeply, orient your emotional landscape, and move through life with greater authenticity and a profound sense of self-trust.
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Time: 7:00–9:30 PM
Duration: 7.5 hours per course (3 sessions × 2.5 hours)
Class size:
Maximum 12 participantsTuition:
2,300,000 – 2,900,000 VND per courseFlexible based on individual capacity
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Mental health professionals, educators, artists, and social work students
Beginners who are curious about using the body and the arts in a therapeutic way
Students or applicants preparing for Creative Arts Therapy programs
Anyone seeking a grounded, safe approach to reconnect with their emotions and body
No dance experience required. All bodies and identities are welcome.
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Gain a solid foundation in the history and core methods of Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) through the perspectives of global pioneers
Experience movement as a language of connection and emotional expression
Explore key concepts such as body image and the body within cultural contexts
Practice listening to the body as a tool for emotional regulation, restoration, and cultivating inner strength
Instructors:
Susan Orkand, MA, BC-DMT, CMA
Minh Bui, R-DMT
A 6-hour online course designed for those interested in mental health and curious about why movement can become a form of “medicine for life”—supporting nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, meaningful connection, and restorative capacity. The course weaves together scientific foundations, humanistic perspectives, and embodied experiential practice, offering a clear and grounded framework for applying Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) techniques with safety, sensitivity, and professional ethics. Learn more about the course here.
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Schedule:
8:30–11:00 AM, every Wednesday and SundayLocation:
Hanoi: Dance More Studio (3rd Floor, No. 55, Alley 135 Đội Cấn, Ba Đình District, Hanoi)
Ho Chi Minh City: Body Fix Yoga Center, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Format:
Hybrid learning — Instructor joins online from the U.S. via Zoom, while participants practice in person at the two studios.Language:
English, with Vietnamese interpretation provided.Class size:
Maximum 18 participants per classTuition:
The full course value is 12,000,000 VND.
Participants may choose a flexible, self-determined scholarship level based on personal capacity, or apply for a special scholarship of up to 90% of the course value. (Tuition includes learning materials and a dance project as part of an outdoor “Dance with Nature” session.) -
The course draws on natural human movement as its core material to develop teaching programs for diverse groups, including:
Dancing naturally by following one’s own kinesthetic sensations (movement awareness), both individually and in groups.
Cultivating imagination within each movement.
Using the voice and all parts of the body to express one’s unique qualities.
Sharing and discussing key concepts of Mettler-based Creative Dance, such as organic form, the abstract qualities of movement, emerging sensation, the importance of relaxation, and the distinctions between individual and group expressive movement.
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A Certificate of Completion will be jointly awarded by Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy and Mettler Studio after participants have:
Completed 20 in-class hours across 8 sessions
Studied assigned readings and videos for 20 minutes per day
Practiced daily dance for 10 minutes per day, following the given themes
Submitted a final reflective piece of at least 500 words (in the form of writing/poetry, visual artwork, or a solo dance video)
Completed a final group dance project based on the course theme
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METTLER SCHOLARSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES
After this course, Mettler Studio and Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy (VDMT) will select 4–6 participants to receive scholarships to join a 78+ hour teacher training program at Mettler Studio, Tucson, AZ, USA, in July 2026.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
As a Mettler student, you will receive ongoing online mentorship with instructor Mary Ann and Mettler Studio as needed, and you will be invited to monthly practice sessions with the Mettler-based Creative Dance community in Vietnam.
2026This is NOT a course in Dance/Movement Therapy.
The course offers an in-depth experiential exploration of core movement principles and teaching skills in Creative Dance using the Mettler-based approach. Dance/movement forms are developed through improvisation and creative inquiry using the kinesthetic sense as a guide. The dance material emerges directly from participants' lived experience and explores the nature of human movement expression, both individually and collectively. This is an annual course in collaboration with VDMT and Mettler Studios.
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Duration: 6 hours (3 sessions × 2 hours each)
Format: Online via Zoom
Class size: Max. 12 students per courseTime: 9:00–11:00 AM
January: 21–22–23
February: 25–26–27
March: 18–19–20
Tuition:
- 7,2 - 9 million VND/full program
- 1,2 to 1,5 million VND/moduleScholarships available
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Therapists, coaches, counselors, and social workers
Teachers, educators, and professionals working in SEL & well-being in schools
Healthcare professionals, including those in hospice and palliative care
Artists and community arts practitioners working within the healing arts
Individuals interested in VDMT who are seeking a clear, accessible, and well-structured entry point into the field
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Listen to the body. Move with care. Use dance as medicine.
Understand the foundations of Dance/Movement Therapy and how movement is used in care
Recognize emotions and inner states through breath and subtle movement
Apply simple, safe movements to regulate emotions, support self-care, and care for others
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In medical settings, long-term care, or palliative care, what is most precious often lies in very subtle signals: a change in breathing, a gesture, a minimal movement.
Dance/Movement Therapy is trained to read and respond to this nonverbal language with deep presence—without imposing, without rushing to “fix.”
For those living with difficult-to-explain symptoms (fatigue, pain, somatic anxiety…), a body–mind approach reveals that the body may be carrying unspoken tensions.
Embodied practice helps individuals rediscover a sense of safety, self-regulation, and meaning in life.Dance is not only an art.
Throughout human history, dance has served to reunite mind and body. Today, alongside scientific research, dance is increasingly recognized as a therapeutic intervention in healthcare, supporting mental and emotional well-being.