Take Up Space: A Workshop to Cultivate Confidence & Presence

Join us for a collaborative workshop to build grounded, presence through journaling, movement, and practical tools to build confidence.
About this Event

Ready to stop playing small, to live a little bolder, and take up more space in the world? Join us for a collaborative workshop with Amalia at the Willows Mansion to build grounded, magnetic presence through journaling, movement, and practical tools to build confidence. What to expect:

• Light refreshments and a chance to connect.
• Gentle warm-ups and stretches.
• Guided journaling and discussion to uncover why we dim our light.
• Foundational movement and light dance steps to build a shared vocabulary.
• Practical tips for cultivating a grounded, powerful presence—how to walk, stand, and move with confidence.
• Techniques to translate stage presence into everyday situations (job interviews, parties, public speaking, andmore).

Amalia is a Delaware County–based belly dance performer and teacher. Belly dance is a rich, cross-cultural art practiced by people of many ages around the world. While the session includes some dance elements, it is not dance-heavy, movement is used as a tool to embody presence.Amalia began her performing journey as a shy introvert who experienced panic and would hyperventilate on stage. She will teach the practical tools that helped her turn fear into magnetic, grounded presence—techniques you can adapt to any situation where you want to feel more confident and seen.

Who should come:

• Anyone ready to be more visible and confident
• People looking for embodied practices to face stage fright or social anxiety
• Beginners with no dance experience (all levels welcome)

Please wear comfortable clothing and bare feet or shoes suitable for light movement.

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Pricing and Registration:

Early-bird cost (before June 21st): $50 per person

Standard cost (after June 21st): $70 per person

Advance registration via Eventbrite is required for this workshop. If you wish to pay via Venmo or Check, select the "pay via Venmo" or "pay via Check" option when registering on Eventbrite to indicate that you intend to send payment separately.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Willows Park Preserve, a nonprofit organization that dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining the Willows Mansion for community use. For more information about our organization, please visit