Delighted Violets Studio

04/22/2023

Starting in June Delighted Violets will be offering classes for kids too!

I believe in the research backed concept of mixed age group teaching and will offer my classes not based on age, but for appropriate development and strengths.

I designed an intro to dance course that explores different styles through body awareness, improv, and building movements from strong developmental foundations. My classes are everyone and every body, but specifically crafted for the young dancer who struggles to do choreography, pay attention, know where their bodies are in space and time, but feels music and movement with joy and enthusiasm.

Please let me know if you’re interested space is limited to small groups of five.

03/01/2023

I think she looks beautiful and healthier. Let’s stop equating thinness with health. My BMI says I should be 145 pounds, you guys! I’d have to drop 50 pounds! I would have to lose muscle mass to strain that weight. No thank you! My body is happiest with strong muscles and some cushioning for the many falls I take from having defective ligaments. This ass ain’t just for looks. 😂 I’m happy that Selena is healthier, and smashing those beauty standards!

Despite the physical tolls she experienced, Selena Gomez explained she'd "rather be healthy" and her medications are "important."

03/01/2023

This is from my TikTok. Let’s talk about aging! We have been taught to long for youth. I don’t know about all of you, but I wouldn’t go back to those confusing times for anything. Little Mandi had a lot of discoveries to make to feel safe and comfortable. This newest iteration of me loves this imperfect body deeply. I’d love to help you feel more comfortable and confident being your genuine self. If you’re on the fence about a session, message me your questions or concerns, Delighted Violets is NOT your traditional dance studio. XOXO Mandi

01/12/2023

I’ll be in Fort Wayne for a terrific Valentine’s workshop!

12/17/2022

Hello, I’m Mandi. I’m a disabled dancer and believe in the power of intuitive movement for nervous system regulation and pain relief. I’m a trauma-informed researcher who has dedicated her life to helping people.

In the last four years, I had to redirect and learn to dedicate my helping skills to myself. If you’re interested in learning how to better love on your body through movement no matter your ability level. As the Goo Goo Muck and every neurodivergent person knows, we can dance with our hands! (Or our toes or our faces, in our chairs or bed) Message me here or text me (pretty please) to schedule a video chat about how I can help you along your journey.

11/17/2022

Welcome Friends! Delighted Violets is a private studio space that offers evidence based courses focused on body positivity, wellness, connection, and self awareness.

If you are looking for a place to connect with yourself and your body Delighted Violets is a safe and inclusive space centered around an ethos of self-healing.

Here are ways classes or private sessions could benefit you:

Learn to dance socially for weddings, parties, or nights out leaving your self consciousness behind you.

Get acquainted with your body again after birth, illnesses, chronic pain, sexual assault, injury, PTSD, etc. from an intuitive perspective.

Explore your sensuality. Learn st******se for fun or performance.

Find joy and peace in movement for nervous system regulation, sensory processing overwhelm, or as a therapeutic tool in your healing journey.

What can I do for you and what are my credentials?

I can assist and counsel you with goal-oriented challenges, make referrals, and help you guide yourself on a journey to a better you with my research based master level education and my 20 plus years of working in human services doing trauma informed and crisis intervention work. I have also spent many years as a professional dancer working in the medium of burlesque.

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. I cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe.