Taking space 

In my family and social circle, praise came when I lost weight, and criticism followed any natural change in my shape. These messages — from teachers, family, and society — taught me to shrink myself, both physically and emotionally.

For a long time, I distanced myself from dance. The pain tied to my history of movement was too strong. But over time, through study, therapy, and lived experience, I began to reclaim movement as a source of joy, not shame.

I explored new ways of moving (belly dance, animal movement, jazz, contemporary dance, crossfit, etc.), studied anthropology, exercised intensively in the gym to take my mind off the sudden loss of my father, and reconnected with my body on my own terms. Changing spheres allowed me to see that I wasn’t alone — many women carry similar stories of feeling “too much” or “not enough.”

Turning point 

While teaching dance during my master’s in theater in Prague, I noticed that my students' feedback wasn’t about technique — it was about transformation: “I finally dared to wear a low-cut top and I love it,” or “For the first time in my life, I feel feminine.” 

That was a turning point. I realized I was holding something therapeutic, and I wanted to do it ethically and professionally. That’s what led me to study Dance Movement Therapy in depth.

Today, I’m a certified Dance Movement Therapist with five years of formal training. I’m a member of the Czech and Colombian Associations of Dance Movement Therapy (TANTER) and (ADMT COL). I work with people who are ready to reconnect with their bodies, shift harmful internal narratives, and take up space in their own lives.