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by Carmen Robles Herrera, MSEd, MSW, LCSW

I was born feet first; my mother said the reason was because I was born to dance.  The presence of dance is intrinsically  a part of my existence.  I believe that if I did not dance I will not be alive today.

There is movement to everything in the universe. Our own self healing instincts keep us moving in order to receive, release and share with our environment and our fellow men.  The movement in dance is a fundamental source of communication, self-balancing, enlightenment, and self-expression; and therefore, empowerment.  It is a wonderful tool in our search for guidance, clarity, support, and connection to our higher self’s.  As we all become healthier, happier, and more conscientious of our uniqueness and the importance of our presence in this world, we also become aware of the importance of sharing with the world our own self in movement.  This is our own unique dance.

I was blessed by being born in Puerto Rico and inheriting a culture where dance was always part of our everyday existence. We dance when a child was born, someone died, there was a birthday, a baptism, a confirmation, a wedding, an anniversary, etc. Dance was the venue to acknowledge a significant event. We believed that everyone could dance. Age, sex, or physical condition had nothing todo with the ability to dance. You could dance standing, sitting, or lying down.

I have realized that dance is like yoga; as long as you have the intention, you will receive its healing benefits. I compare dance to breathing. If you do not breathe you die and if you do not dance you die. In retrospection I now truly believe that when we do not dance a very important part of us is starved and eventually stops existing.

My work experiences include working with a major airline, teaching adults and children in the public school system, working in the field of social work in hospital settings, schools and mental health clinics and around twenty years ago I established a private practice as a psychotherapist which I still maintain.

I have traveled extensively, married, raised children, created DASHIMO™, and through every event, sorrow, and joy in my life, I have dance sometimes alone and sometimes with others. Dance has always been the propelling force in my life. It has been a blessing which I must share with others. In my workshops I am presently using popular Latin music. We learn basic movements, cultural background, instruments used, and other relevant information of rhythms like plena, merengue, bachata, son, cha-cha-cha, salsa, and others. I intertwine breathing techniques, yoga, energy balancing, and many other healing concepts.

The environment is very relaxed and non competitive and you get to laugh a lot and meet a lot of other wonderful people who love or are curious about dance. Everyone is able to participate and you do not need a partner to attend. It is important to dress very comfortably. I dance barefooted for healing purposes, which I will share with the participants. I encourage those who feel comfortable to dance barefooted as well. Shoes can be worn but it is important that they fit comfortably.The energy is very up and contagious; those who arrive feeling anxious, soon find themselves not able to stop dancing.

Professional dancers; who at times find themselves tormented about their performance, are very happy to be able to relax, get out of their head and learn to integrate more their bodies, feelings, and emotions into their dance. This in returns transforms their dance into a more expressive, alive and enriching experience. It is an honor for me to be able to share DASHIMO™ in many different settings; holistic centers, universities, hospitals, radio, television, etc. and with special dancing souls of all ages; children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens.

I am living my passions. I am able to share with others how to manifest, share, let go of blockages and stressors, and celebrate their life.I hope one day we can meet and dance together. I honor your light and dancer within. I wish you peace and the freedom to be yourself and dance! Carmen Robles Herrera “The Dancer”.
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Carmen Robles Herrera, MSEd, MSW, LCSW will be teaching Latin Dances: Joyful, Healing and Empowering from Wednesday, July 25-August 22nd, 6:15-7:45pm.  She will be giving a FREE INTRO at the Open Center Open House on May 19th at 9pm and also on July 18th at 6:15pm.

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