Beyond Traditional Dance

“When people hear about dance therapy, they usually assume it involves a structured dance form as the core element, but that’s not the case,” explains Krishnendu B S, the founder of Navem. “This is dance movement therapy, where the focus is on movement itself.”

Krishnendu, a trained classical dancer in forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak, emphasizes that you don’t need to be a dancer to benefit from DMT. The therapy recognizes that every physical action—from a deep breath to a simple handshake—is a form of movement. By exploring the profound connection between the body and mind, DMT helps individuals understand and express emotions that might be too difficult to verbalize.