Transforming the human spirit

through the art of movement.

My name is Diana Turner-Forte. I’m a sacred dancer, holistic health practitioner, and writer. My writing explores the intersections between the human form, spirit, and soul; and the possibility of transformation by holding the tension between lived reality, embodied movement practices, and imagination. Over time what has been revealed to me are common threads in my life that reflect the interconnection between the mind, body, soul, and the cosmos.

I’m currently available for private and small group classes for people interested in exploring their personal/spiritual growth through integrative brain exercises, embodied prayer practices, and self-care meditation techniques. These sessions are tailored to the specific needs of the individual if done privately. Additionally classes in classical ballet and Pilates mat work are offered in the same small group or private format. Also, on a limited basis two-hour holistic embodiment workshops with a focus on the Divine Feminine can be scheduled.

After dancing professionally in Canada and throughout the United States I began my teaching career at BalletMet Columbus which evolved into numerous opportunities at Baltimore School for the Arts, as well as teaching in various Artists-in-Schools programs, private dance studios in the Midwest and Southeast, and operating my own dance school, Choreographic Institute of North Carolina. I’m passionate about the sacrality of the human form and exploring ways to enhance wholeness and well-being through movement. Over time, in order to enhance my teaching skills and prepare for my current “calling” I devoted additional years of study to the healing arts, kinesiology, somatic and proprioceptive techniques to support teachers and aspiring young dancers in pursuit of their goals in teaching and dancing. Currently, I teach embodied prayer practices, meditation, kinesthetic alignment techniques as needed, as well as Classical Ballet and Pilates Mat. I specifically work privately or small groups to empower the learner with an understanding of her specific skill base and strengths and support her as she engages in professional work as an artist or another kind of contributor to society.