Embracing Mindful Movement for Survivors

Register for movement classes with The Dandelion Project, helping survivors of domestic abuse.

Survivor Steps

A movement-based programme for women ready to reconnect with their body, confidence, and self-trust after domestic abuse or coercive relationships.

This is not a therapy group - it’s a guided journey of movement, music and empowerment, led by trauma-aware facilitators who get it.

By registering your interest, you’ll be the first to:

  • Get early access when spaces open

  • Be invited to free taster sessions

  • Receive tools that help with real-life moments (like court, flashbacks or overwhelm)

  • Join a safe, supportive space designed for survivors, by survivors.

Is this for me?

If you’ve ever said:

“I don’t feel like myself anymore”

“My body still feels so tense”

“I want to feel free again”

Then yes - this is for you.

No pressure to join straight away. Registering your interest simply means we’ll keep you in the loop when the next class opens up near you or online.

Register Interest - Referral for Survivor Steps

Move Through This

Move Through This is a brand-new trauma-aware movement class designed for women who want a gentle way to reconnect with their bodies, feel more grounded and feel good in themselves - without the pressure of a traditional gym or dance studio.

Led by our trauma-aware facilitators Tash & Saana, with creative support from Fi, this class blends grounding techniques with expressive choreography, giving you space to move, breathe and rediscover what feels good in your body.

How the class works

Each weekly session is split into two supportive sections

Grounding & Regulation

Gentle movement tools to help you:

  • regulate your nervous system

  • release tension

  • feel more present and in control

  • build trust in your body at your own pace

This part of class is slow, simple and always trauma-aware - perfect if you’re navigating life after a difficult relationship, overwhelm, emotional burnout or stress.

A movement-based programme for women ready to reconnect with their body, confidence, and self-trust after domestic abuse or coercive relationships.

Dance/ Movement Class

Then we shift into exploring a dance routine together.

  • The choreography runs in six-week cycles, so there’s no rush to “pick it up”

  • You’ll learn, experiment, and shape it as a group

  • It’s about expression, not perfection

  • No previous dance experience is needed - honest

This is where you get to play, create and connect with others on the same journey.

Who this class is for

Women who:

  • have experienced trauma, stress, or difficult relationships

  • don’t feel comfortable in mainstream dance or fitness spaces

  • want a gentle way to build confidence and reconnect with their bodies

  • are looking for a safe, supportive, non-judgemental community

What makes this class different

  • Trauma-aware approach taught by trained facilitators

  • Predictable structure that feels safe and grounding

  • A blend of regulation + creativity

  • Slow pace, small group, supportive energy

  • No pressure, no performance, no expectations

BOOK NOW!
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2026 Classes & Programmes

  • Move Through This

    Launches Tuesday 06 January | 12:30 - 1:30PM

    Weekly classes running from Greenstead Community Centre, Colchester

    Term Time Only

    Booking recommended

    Places are fully funded, and offered on a “pay-what-you-can” basis. Suggested donation £5 per session.

  • Survivor Steps

    6-week programmes running through 2026

    Programme One: starts Friday 09 January

    Programme Two: starts Friday 17 April

    Programme Three: starts Friday 05 June

    Programme Four: starts Friday 11 September

    Places are fully funded but limited per programme. Complete the referral link below to register your interest.

“I came in expecting a dance class. What I found was transformation. Survivor Steps helped me heal in ways I never imagined - through movement, I found my voice, my freedom”

— Rachel