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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Sep 217 min read

Ecosomatic Dance and the Five Pathways to Nature Connectedness: strengthening the human-nature relationship

In a time of ecological crises and urbanization, where people are increasingly disconnected from nature, ecosomatic dance offers a...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Sep 134 min read

Creative Arts as Soul Food: Reviving Connection in a Disconnected World

In a fast-paced society, where technology dominates our time and productivity is prized above all, we risk losing touch with something...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Sep 92 min read

Ethics in Motion: Cultivating Harmony through Ecosomatic Dance

The relationship between ethics and ecosomatic dance revolves around the mindful and responsible connection between the body,...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Aug 83 min read

Embracing the Power of Creative Health: why you should consider studying Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Derby.

In a world where the importance of mental health and holistic well-being is increasingly recognized, studying Creative Expressive Arts,...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Sep 29, 20225 min read

Uncommon ground

We have recently been speaking about our work at conferences. The main focus of our presentations has been to introduce the collaboration...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Jul 3, 20213 min read

Beginnings...

Poet Scott Thurston and I have been collaborating for well over a year, sharing our practices and making work that pushes the boundaries...

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Gemma Collard-Stokes

Jun 1, 20203 min read

Through the body: ecosomatics as a means to cultivating a sense of belonging.

Firstly, let's tackle this thing we call ecosomatics. Ecosomatics is a interdisciplinary field that aims to bring together lots of...

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