Irèni (Irini) signifies peace in Greek.  Irèni is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Greek Canadian dancer, choreographer, somatic practitioner, arts and yoga educator with over 25 years of experience. She has trained, toured, and practiced internationally, most notably in Canada, Europe, New York, and Costa Rica. 

Experienced, Intuitive, creative and wise: Irèni Movement Arts is an embodied practice. Artists, students, and participants of all ages and abilities from all walks of life are welcome to take the journey home to themselves.

Irèni is a leader in using her creative and therapeutic skills to uplift diverse and disabled communities. She has designed transformative workshops in somatic movement, therapeutic yoga, barre, and dance for:

• Seniors aged 80 to 103 in Retirement homes and Enriched care facilities. 
• The Brain Injury Association
• The New Canadians Centre in Peterborough, Ontario. Her dedication to inclusivity and innovation has bridged contemporary movement arts with empathy, creating healing connections for those who need them most. 

Irèni is the recipient of the Teaching for Equity Award -Yoga Alliance International.

Experience Instructor offering specialized programs for seniors, women, trained dancers, and multigenerational groups.

Transformative, creative and therapeutic programs. Irèni offers

•  Educational resources
•  Contemporary dance
• Somatic Movement Inquiry 
• Restorative Somatic Yoga

Irèni is the recipient of the Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Award.