When words aren’t enough, come back to your body
Gentle, body-based support for stress, emotional overwhelm, and reconnection — through Dance Movement Therapy in Vienna.
No choreography. No performance. No dance experience needed.
Therapeutic and wellness body-based sessions in Vienna, guided in English —
supporting emotional release and embodied healing.
Does your body feel…
✨ …tight, stressed, or constantly activated?
✨ …disconnected from joy, ease, or creativity?
✨ …overwhelmed with emotions — or totally shut down?
✨ …exhausted from holding everything together?
if yes, you’re not alone —
and your body is simply asking for a different kind of support.
You may try to think or talk your way through, but your body holds what words can’t express. Life lives in the body — not just in the mind.
When it’s given space to move and feel, something softens - and healing begins.
In private 1–1 sessions, we work gently with movement, breath, and awareness to support your nervous system and emotional process.
This work is not about dance —
it’s about how you feel in your body, in a private therapeutic setting.
Why Dance Movement Therapy Helps When Talking Isn't Enough
How Dance Movement Space supports you
This work is for adults who feel stuck despite insight, and need a private, body-based therapeutic process.
Your body already holds wisdom that words alone can’t reach.
When you’re given space to move, sense, and express what’s inside you, stress, tension, and emotional patterns begin to soften.
In every 1-1 session you’re invited to:
🌿 Reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm
🌿 Explore movement that feels safe and true
🌿 Release what’s stored in muscle, breath, and sensation
🌿 Return to a sense of grounding, presence, and aliveness
Here, movement is not performance —
it is a therapeutic pathway back into your inner experience.
Start with the support that fits you best
Gentle movement-based support in Vienna to help you reconnect with your body, soften stress, and feel more at home in yourself
Individual therapy
Recommended starting point.
One-on-one sessions tailored to your personal needs, using movement, breath, and embodied exploration to support emotional clarity and nervous system regulation. This is the most supportive starting point if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating emotional stress.
Workshops & Events, Welness sessions
Small group circles for stress release, grounding, and gentle reconnection — through simple movement practices that feel safe for every body.
Seasonal gatherings and themed workshops to explore movement, expression, and community — in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Hi, my name is Zuzana
I’m Zuzana Oppolzer — a mover, mother of two children and Dance Movement Therapist under supervision.
For over 15 years, I’ve been teaching dance — guiding people through choreography, rhythm, and expression.
Yet, over time I realised something essential was missing.
So much of dance focused on steps and perfection — but not on how we truly feel in our bodies.
When I discovered 5 years ago the world of authentic, body-based movement, something shifted. It felt deeply liberating — a return to presence, creativity, and truth.
Now, my work blends Dance Movement Therapy principles, mindfulness, and creativity to create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, release tension, and rediscover your natural rhythm.
In 1–1 sessions, I offer a calm, structured, and trauma-informed space where we work at your pace, with choice and care.
Your body already knows the way — I simply help you listen. 🌿
If you’re curious but unsure, these answers might help you take your first step
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Not at all. This isn’t about learning steps or performing. It’s about how your body feels, not how it looks. You can come exactly as you are — tired, curious, messy, emotional — it’s all welcome here.
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We always begin by arriving —through breath, grounding, and gentle movement. Then, you’re guided to explore expression through your body’s natural impulses — sometimes slow and mindful, sometimes playful and free. There’s space to reflect, share, or simply notice what changed.
Every session is different, because you are different each time.
“Is this a dance class?”No. Dance Movement Therapy is a therapeutic process, not a dance class.
No choreography. No performance.
Your natural movement is enough. -
That’s completely natural. Movement often releases stored feelings. You’re supported to experience emotions safely, with guidance and care.
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Many people feel that way at first. The space is small, non-judgmental, and built on respect. You decide how much you move, share, or stay quiet — there’s no pressure to perform or even talk. It’s enough to just be present.
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Comfortable clothes that let you move freely and breathe easily. You can be barefoot or wear soft socks. Bring a bottle of water and, most importantly, an open mind — everything else is already here.
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For anyone feeling tense, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious to explore themselves through movement. You don’t need to identify as a dancer — just a human being with a body that feels and remembers.
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In Vienna, in a calm studio environment, also at Hilfswerk on Florianigase or sometimes outdoors during special workshops.
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Both. You can join small group circles for shared connection or book individual sessions for a more personal process. I recommend to start with individual sessions first.
