Dance, Breathe + Be You

With Georgia Leigh & Lesa Sheppard

A new experience designed just for teen girls (ages 13–17).

A safe, uplifting space to move, feel, and reconnect with your body, your breath, and your self-confidence.

This 2.5-hour experience is designed to ignite your self-empowerment through the practices of somatic dance, breathwork, yoga-based movement, and sound healing.

No experience needed! Just comfy clothes and curiosity.

Expect good music, free movement, good vibes and a chance to just be you, no pressure, no judgment.

What to expect:

Opening Circle – Arrive, connect, and set the tone for an empowering evening together.

Intro Talk - What is Somatic Dance? A light and engaging talk on the benefits of this practice for body awareness, emotional regulation, and nervous system support

Guided Breath + Gentle Embodiment Practice – seated to standing yoga-based movement to warm into your body

60-Minute Somatic Dance Journey – Heart Embodiment theme, a beautiful ‘in’ to connect with your body through free movement

15-Minute Wind Down – settle and soften the nervous system

Sound Journey with Crystal Singing Bowls – deep rest and integration through sound

This is the first in a series of regular events for teen girls, designed to:

- Cultivate self-confidence + self-trust

- Deepen body awareness + autonomy

- Learn nervous system regulation tools

- Explore the power of free movement, breath + sound

- Create connection and community in a safe, supportive space

Facilitated by:

Georgia Leigh – Somatic Dance Facilitator (BA Psych, PGDip Guidance & Counselling)

Lesa Sheppard – Yoga Teacher, Youth Wellbeing Educator & Sound Healing Facilitator

Where: The Loft Studio, Whangārei

When: Saturday May 31st 6.30 to 9pm

Cost: $30 per person / $55 bring-a-bestie deal

Please Note:

This is a teen-only space to ensure everyone feels safe, seen, and free to express themselves. Adults won’t be able to stay in the studio, but are welcome to relax in the foyer (there’ll be tea!) or drop off and pick up.

Spots are limited so book your spot here -