Je danse mieux-être (mental health challenge)


Description

Je danse mieux-être offers a series of workshops for young people, aged 12 to 18, who are struggling with mental health issues.

These series of workshops are presented in three parts:

  1. Elaboration of self-exploration sessions using movement and breathing based on the Feldenkrais somatic method.
  2. Construction on the principles of dance creation.
  3. Application of acquired knowledge to explore expression through movement.

Objectives

  • To offer an activity designed for young people and to connect them with their potential for achievement.
  • To encourage young people to explore their creativity by connecting with their body and mind.
  • To introduce young people to wellness through movement and, potentially, artistic expression.
  • To develop a physical well-being, which will lead to a highly beneficial transfer to the mental well-being.
  • To promote a cultural initiative that benefits the overall well-being of young people in our community.

Target audience

These workshops are aimed at young people aged 12 to 18 struggling with mental health issues, such as performance or generalized anxiety, stress management, low self-confidence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.

Calendar

Three series of workshops are planned to accommodate three age groups:

12-14 year oldsSecondary I and II
14-16 year oldsSecondary III and IV
16-18 year oldsSecondary V

The series of workshop consists of:

Bloc # 160 min. per week3:30 to 4:30 p.m.October to December
Bloc # 275 min. per week3:30 to 4:45 p.m.January to March
Bloc # 390 min. per week3:30 to 5:00 p.m.March to June

*Participation to the workshop must be done in order 1,2 and 3.

NB:

  • A minimum of 5 students from the same age group is required to start a group.
  • The maximum capacity is 10 students per group to ensure the best chance of success in terms of mental health.

Participation fee

The registration fee is $50.

The participation fee per block is calculated at a rate of $20.50/hour per 10 weeks.

*GST and QST applicable for 15-year-olds and over only.

Special Calendar

Description

Taming mental well-being through movement

Schedule

ClassesAgeScheduleRegistration feeParticipation fee
Je danse mieux-être I12-16From April 10 to June 12
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$50$200
Je danse mieux-être II16-18From April 07 to June 09
Mondays 5:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$50$200
*GST and QST applicable for 15-year-olds and over only.