Dancing Freedom: An introduction to somatics with India Harville

Are you curious about somatics but unsure where to begin with body-based work? This session is for you! Join Disability Justice activist and movement facilitator India Harville for a one-hour, online introduction to Dancing Freedom—a gentle, accessible movement/somatic practice. You’ll be guided through simple, low-pressure exercises inspired by the elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—to help you feel more grounded, present, and at ease. Connect with your body, the elements and tap into your resilience. This is a beginner-friendly space for exploring somatic (body-based) awareness in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. No prior experience with somatics or dance is needed, and the practice is adaptable for all bodyminds. Please bring a journal and a water bottle.

This session is open to all Switzer Fellows. If the event does not fill up by September 8, we will open registration to peer fellowships in order to maximize access to this offering. The final deadline to register is September 28, or when full. 

Register here

Please contact Cora if you have any questions.

About India:

India Harville is a Black, queer, Disabled dance artist, somatic educator, and movement facilitator committed to making embodied practice accessible to all bodyminds. India has over 25 years of experience in dance, bodywork, and somatics, with training in contemporary, improvisation, African diasporic dance, contact improvisation, and a range of somatic movement therapies. She is also a certified massage therapist and has extensive experience in body-based healing practices, including craniosacral therapy, energy work, and nervous system regulation. As a facilitator, India creates inclusive spaces rooted in Disability Justice, healing, and liberation—supporting participants in reconnecting with their bodies through gentle, affirming, and adaptive practices.