Margaret Morris Movement (MMM) is a dance method that allows dancers to connect with their creativity whilst developing their physical strength and flexibility. Natural and expressive movements are used to build a better understanding of the body.
Margaret Morris was a physiotherapist who loved movement but didn’t adhere to the conventional dance styles. Therefore, she developed her own method inspired by the athletic training of Olympians and the aesthetics of modern and oriental dances. It also incorporates principles from yoga and other somatic practices to form an all- encompassing method.
When Iona first discovered MMM at the age of nine, she enjoyed the sense of freedom that she experienced in the classes. Creating choreographies and improvising were some of her favourite moments. After several years of following structured ballet and jazz lessons, she had finally found a method that gave her a space to explore her own creativity whilst giving her enough guidance to learn about her body’s abilities.
Iona felt empowered after training in MMM which gave her the confidence to explore other dance styles in her teenage years. The knowledge that she gained about the human body allowed for a smooth transition from one dance style to the next. She was also able to train intensively without injuring herself.
Discovering that MMM provided the right basis to sustain her intensive training, Iona became more and more interested in the method. At sixteen years old, she became a dance teacher and started teaching MMM to teenagers and adults in southern France. Once she moved to London for her Osteopathy studies, she started understanding why MMM was such a powerful practice. Not only did it strengthen every muscle in the body, developed coordination and balance, but it also fostered mindfulness. The mental relaxation that comes with dance translates physically. Movement is an effective treatment for stress-related aches and pains.
In her classes, Iona combines Osteopathy knowledge and her passion for Dance to create a tailored experience. She carefully picks exercises to challenge her students’ coordination, ability to balance, and precision of movement. This allows students to feel stronger and to exercise without getting injured. She progressively guides her students to open up creatively.
Discover the joy of movement and express yourself freely in Iona’s one-to-one dance classes. Join her to explore the beauty of dance and unlock your creative potential!
