Local Somatic Classes · Historic Downtown Melbourne
Dance yourself back to life.
Step away from the noise, get out of your head and experience movement from the inside. Magnetic Mermaid’s local somatic classes combine music, breath, guided practices and free-form movement in a space where there is nothing to perform and nothing to perfect.
- No dance experience needed
- No choreography to memorize
- Move, pause or modify at your own pace
- Come exactly as you are
Reserve Your Place
Come dance with us.
Choose the class that feels right for you and reserve your place below.
Each class has its own theme, music and guided experience. Current dates, times, pricing and availability are listed inside the registration form, so you can choose the class you want without hunting through the page.
- Adults 18+
- Beginner-friendly
- Small, supportive class environment
- Historic Downtown Melbourne
What Somatic Dance Is
This is movement from the inside out.
Somatic movement is unscripted, free-form and intuitive. Instead of memorizing choreography or worrying about how you look, you pay attention to what you feel and allow that felt experience to guide your movement.
You do not need to identify, explain or retell your entire life story. You are invited to notice what is present, follow the guidance at your own pace and give your body room to move.
Nothing to perform.
Nothing to perfect.
What Happens During Class
What might we do?
Every class is different, but the experience may include a combination of guided breathwork with Body Keys, somatic dance, shaking, dynamic meditation, positive affirmations, trance dance, stillness and optional closing reflection.
01
Breathe
Bring attention into the body and the present moment.
02
Notice
Explore physical sensations without immediately turning them into a story.
03
Move
Follow guided and intuitive movement without choreography or performance.
04
Express
Make room for emotion, energy, creativity and aliveness.
05
Affirm
Introduce supportive language without denying or pushing away what you genuinely feel.
06
Return
Close with grounding, reflection and an invitation to notice what surprised you.
Why the Body Matters
Your mind is not the only part of you listening.
The brain and body are always communicating through sensation, breath, attention, rhythm and movement. Somatic practices invite you to notice that communication instead of relying only on analysis or positive thinking.
Attention to internal sensation is often called interoception. Practices involving breath, music, rhythmic movement and present-moment awareness may support a greater sense of connection, emotional steadiness and embodied presence.
The Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method™ brings these elements together through guided experiential practices. Every person’s experience is different. This class does not diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental-health care.
Beginner Reassurance
But what if I feel awkward?
You probably will for a minute. Most of us have been taught to dance for other people, follow choreography or worry about looking ridiculous.
This is different.
You are welcome to close your eyes, move slowly, move wildly, stay seated, take a break or adapt anything that does not feel supportive. Sharing is always optional. No one is grading your rhythm, flexibility, spirituality or ability to look graceful while shaking your entire body.
“You do not need to know how to dance. You only need permission to begin where you are.”
Student Experiences
What students say.
I love how Brittany brings a grounded approach to her teaching. She creates a safe space for self-expression and uses a fun, yet structured routine to help me work through any stuck energies…
Donna
Transformative Dance Experience
Taking SAH classes makes me so happy. I always get an emotional release along with physical exercise. Brittany’s playlists speak to what I’m going through…
Kelsy
The Music Speaks to My Soul
I tried Brittany’s class in person, I was blown away on this beautiful way of expression and movement…
Sabrina
“A Beautiful Way of Expression and Movement”
I tried Brittany’s class in person. I was blown away on this beautiful way of expression and movement. Her key awareness on paying attention to just the right kind of music and affirmations is impeccable. Brittany is a beautiful soul, playful and kind. I would totally recommend her services.
Sabrina
Longtime Magnetic Mermaid student
Online membership · personalized SAH class · regular in-person attendee
These are individual student experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.
Your Teacher
Meet Brittany.
I’m Brittany Cessar, a SAH Method™ Teacher and Somatic Dance Teacher.
I originally learned dance through memorizing choreography and trying to get everything right. Movement felt performative, and letting go did not come naturally.
Somatic and ecstatic dance gave me another way in. I learned to close my eyes, stop trying to look good and move from what I could actually feel. Now I create grounded, welcoming spaces where people can experiment with breath, movement, music and emotional expression without needing to perform or explain themselves.
I bring structure and surrender, compassion and blunt honesty, spirituality and ordinary real life into the same room.
You are also welcome to look completely unhinged.
Location and Preparation
Before you come.
Location
Love Wellness Collective
909 East New Haven Avenue, Suite 302
Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida
Arrival
Love Wellness Collective is located on the third floor of the 909 building. At the top of the stairs, open the door, turn left and continue to the end of the hallway. Suite 302 will be on your left.
Accessibility
This is a historic building without an elevator. Guests must be able to use the stairs to reach the third-floor studio.
What to Wear
Wear something comfortable enough to stretch, dance and shake in. You may also choose something that helps you feel expressive, feminine, grounded, powerful or simply like yourself.
Ticket Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your ticket may be transferred once to another local class taking place within 30 days of the original class date, subject to availability. If Brittany cancels a class, you may choose a full refund or transfer your ticket to a future class.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Ready to move?
You do not need to arrive fearless, flexible, peaceful or completely sure what somatic dance even means. Come curious. Come exactly as you are. We will begin there.