What people are saying about MovingWriting

  • “I am neither a mover nor a writer and yet I was curious enough to explore these modes of expression. Along with my curiosity, I was also feeling self-conscious, awkward and timid. What was immediately apparent in the exquisitely safe space that Loretta creates, is that all the parts of me were most welcome. The result was a deeply satisfying experience and a newfound appreciation for the creativity that’s available just slightly outside my comfort zone!”

    —Anne R.

  • “I had never combined movement with writing until I took a MovingWriting workshop with Loretta. It was wonderful -- getting into my body allowed me to dive deeply into feeling and meaning in some expressive writing. I'm neither a writer nor a dancer, but Loretta made it easy to put aside my inhibitions and let my emotional body lead the way. She was a calm and calming presence as facilitator, and had a sense of humor and lots of heart. I recommend this class for anybody at all!”

    — Kris S.

  • “Loretta’s innovative combination of free movement with writing practice created a space for me to explore two things I deeply love but had never thought of combining. The alchemy of the two together created entrances into each that felt completely new to me. The wide range of writing styles among the other students created an environment that inspired me to try new approaches in my own work that day, and the prompts Loretta gave us were fun and provocative. Loretta is a masterful teacher and brings her years of experience, creativity, gravitas and joy to the writing table – or floor, if you prefer to stretch out!”

    — SP

  • "I am both a dancer and a writer and I hadn’t taken a workshop for two years because of the pandemic, like many others. So breaking my long hiatus with Loretta’s MovingWriting afternoon couldn’t have been more perfect. It felt delicious to dive into my creative moving and language self with others. For days after, I felt both emptied and filled up creatively in ways that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Loretta’s a highly skilled teacher who weaves a safe, profound container for her participants to find not only connection with others, but the imaginative seeds that have been dormant inside us. I can’t recommend her workshop highly enough!"

    —Claire D.

  • “I resonated so much with the methodology of weaving from movement to writing, and appreciated the containment of the theme and prompts. I arrived exhausted, disconnected from my body, and post-a few months of a lot of stress and left feeling inspired, alive, grateful, and full of wonder.”

    —Therese A.

  • “Loretta’s workshops and committed groups work magic for me. The music, poetry, and safe mirroring get me out of my head and curious to explore on paper what needs to be seen and heard. I leave feeling more alive, creative and confident.”

    —Alex R.

  • “I had never participated in any workshop that combined moving and writing before. The only writing I have done is journaling and it is not creative. It is more about understanding life. This was a very different experience. The words that landed on my page and the context they created was often surprising. They came from a very different place than the journaling. The prompts and the container, guidance and wisdom Loretta provided made all the difference. There was a voice that I had not heard in a long time after the workshop.”

    —Charlotte

  • "After attending I was surprised at how easy it was to just write. Words came so much more effortlessly than when I’ve 'tried' to write something. I think it’s something about the environment plus Loretta’s prompts, and the ability to move my body upon arrival (when I feel stiff and awkward upon arriving in any group) that lends itself so well to a state of poetic feeling… and words arriving, words that want to be written down! I’m amazed at how cathartic it feels, this moving and writing process. Truthfully I am so grateful for these sessions."

    —Cody S.

  • “Participating in the MovingWriting workshop was like stepping into a secret garden teeming with synergy, each step leading into another new adventure. I came to the workshop as a seasoned mover and an enthusiastic but often timid writer and found both parts welcomed and engaged. Loretta is extraordinary. She orchestrated a workshop that balanced both the “Move” and the “Write,” starting with movement supported by music and transitioning into subtle yet powerful writing experiences. Loretta has a deep understanding and commitment to preparing and supporting the journey into exploring one’s own inner creativity. I so appreciated the “agreements” sent before the workshop. I knew what to expect and could relax into the workshop. I felt satiated and renewed after this workshop. I felt the balance; finding words to take from the body to the writing and back off the page into the body. This process opened the back door for me, letting the writing emerge wearing brand new, unexpected words. Wow!”

    —Julie HP

  • "The experience was wonderfully therapeutic. It was a safe place with warm people who openly shared, making me feel safe and secure in my sharing. I was pretty impressed with my writing since I don't do it much. Loretta's guidance showed me a whole new way to experience emotional care. Before the workshop, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know if I'd know what to write. After the workshop I felt refreshed, renewed, and like I had processed some emotional blockages. I am thankful for the people, the energy, Loretta's guidance, and her support. She is a warm individual who coaxes expression from her attendees without them knowing she is doing it. The paths were opened and the words just flowed. "

    —Kirsten A.

  • “I have never been to a writing workshop before and did not know what to expect. I felt nervous on my way to the class even though Loretta had sent a detailed email beforehand letting us all know what to expect. Loretta's warm and welcoming manner put me at ease and the movement allowed me to drop into the experience. Loretta's well-crafted writing prompts sparked a writer inside me that I didn't know I had. I felt guided and held through the whole experience. I left feeling invigorated, accomplished and proud of myself for trying something new.”

    —TB

  • “I had a fun and transfixing experience during a recent MovingWriting session. Loretta's evocative and open-ended writing prompts, kindly stewarding of the process, and soulful attention to the aesthetics of the space, served to bring me to the threshold of my own unfolding. It was a delight to engage both my body’s knowing and writerly voice as I explored her invitations. I crave contexts in which I experience unknown facets of my own mystery, and I found that in MovingWriting.”

    — Jenna M.

  • “Not only was I amazed by how fast the time went by, I was amazed by how easily I flowed into picking up the pencil and writing--it was exhilarating and fun to see what I wrote and a close feeling developed in the group. The music was heavenly.”

    — Irene F.

  • “The workshop opened a door, an invitation to a space gently but firmly held by Loretta's simple, welcoming structure. We wrote in safety, and comradeship. The pauses in the writing to move to music renewed my return to pen and paper. As much as the writing was welcomed, it was welcoming also to hear one another read.”

    — Bob E.