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An embodied movement practice for humans - being.

Heart Dance is blend of Conscious Dance, the Creative Arts and Mindfulness. It is a joyful, dynamic practice of MOVEMENT which encompasses presence, awareness and embodiment.

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The dance floor where we resource and meet ourselves fully, honestly, tenderly or wildly. In each moment we presence ourselves to the here-and-now through movement; connecting to ourselves, to community and the greater field. Our dance journey is supported by a stunning soundscape of curated music spanning all musical genres. We surrender to our heart, breath, the beat and our feet.

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About Liat

Liat has been facilitating dance and movement classes for 25+ years and is one of the pioneering facilitators of Conscious Dance in Australia. She has been dancing her whole life, is a trained dancer, Dance Therapist, and began teaching in 2000.


With over 25 years of teaching experience, her work has inspired a dedicated & vibrant following of thousands both in Melbourne and Byron Bay. Liat holds a Grad.Dip in Dance & Creative Art Therapy & serves on the Faculty of Open Floor International, where she mentors Teachers-in-Training globally & provides supervision to program graduates. Liat has collaborated with the NYC Ballet and worked for Gabrielle Roth. She also holds a BA & Graduate Diploma in Steiner Education, Theatre & Creative Writing.


A selection of her recent poetry is available under the POETRY tab on this website.

The Wisdom of the Moving Body

As a dancer, therapist, actor, mother, writer and teacher - I have come to trust my body’s wisdom implicitly. It knows things my busy mind could never grasp. I have learned that even the slightest nuance; however small, silly or sublime - if truly met with no judgement or expectation- can be a portal into the most exquisite & personal inner landscape.


An encounter with this inner terrain is a deeply personal experience, both precious & unique. At times it can also feel utterly terrifying. To dance on that edge - to move with intention yet no expectation - requires equal measures of courage & surrender. Our bodies are extremely wise, they possess a keen knowing & when given the chance - are ready to unravel & reveal.


Whatever your soul-expression on the dance floor. I invite you to wholeheartedly embrace it. No matter what the ride looks like, no matter how surprised, scared, overwhelmed, blissed-out, maddened or excited it renders you - it is welcome here.


Movement Heals: Heart Dance is a practice of healing & transformation. You may feel softened, opened, liberated or re-connected - such is the mystery & grace that reveals itself in moments of Authentic Presence and conscious movement.

"Liat’s class is essentially a portal to some otherworld of movement and deep soul expression. Something about the incredibly safe container Liat holds seems to allow the depths of me to arise into motion, in a moving mirror of self. I have danced a lot, and all over the world, and never danced in a space so safe, and so deep."

PN. Counsellor, Author, Mediator. Dancer.

"I have been dancing in Liat's class since 2010. During that time I have had the opportunity to dance with many dance facilitators, both locally and international. To me, Liat is close to the best in her field. I don't say that lightly. Very few can offer what she does. Consistently, she skillfully provides a space to delve into all that is held in my body, moving through layers of my mind, into deeply held tensions, and the opportunity and encouragement to move through that, to appreciate my humanness, to fall in love with self and other, to let go of what keeps me from love, connection and the freedom to appreciate myself, others and existence itself. I feel safe and held, and considered in her class. If you want to go deep, Liat can take you there."

Dan Collinson, Physiotherapist

"Fifteen years ago I found myself on Liat’s conscious dance floor and I knew I had found home. Acceptance, love and respect are the cornerstones of her classes. It is difficult to describe the wisdom, depth and soul that Liat brings to her teaching but it is like no other that I know, and I have danced around the world and back. Whatever myriad of emotions and thoughts were with me when I arrived at class will have moved through me until by the end I have returned to that still small voice of calm that lies within. I always leave a class or workshop with a deeper understanding of myself, greater connection with others and a deep sense of belonging to the world. Liat is an alchemist: dancing with her I discover the gold that lies within."

Jane Tyrrell, Psychotherapist & Celebrant

"I have been dancing with Liat for 20 years, in that time I have found the depth of her practice, generosity of facilitation and mastery of music - have all become anchors for my own growth as both a dancer and educator. Liat brings a poet's sensibility to the dance floor - and the community that has been cultivated upon so many floor boards, across so many years - is enriched by her attention to the divine and the mundane. Liat models how these two planes are forever in conversation, inviting wonder into our dance and our contemplations."

Tamar, Educator

"I have been dancing at Heart Dance for 19 years. I love how inclusive Heart Dance is, people of all ages and abilities dancing together. A wonderful community. For me there is always joy in the room, always."

John Wilson. Support Worker for people with disabilities & aged care

"Heart Dance has been my Sunday morning sanctuary for over a decade.

Facilitated with extraordinary care and insight by Liat Lev, this inclusive and welcoming space allows me to explore the full spectrum of being human, from gentle, meditative movement to joyful, dynamic expression. Each week is different, always safe, often playful, and deeply nourishing. Liat’s poetic reflections, woven seamlessly into the dance, add a rare depth and beauty to the experience. As someone in my late 60s, I am deeply grateful for a practice that honours all ages, bodies, and stories. Heart Dance truly moves and sustains me. Thank you Liat "

Gitta Radau - Retired Support Worker

"I’ve been dancing with Liat for 20 years now. Those 2 decades have spanned new relationships, changing careers, major life milestones and the journey into and through motherhood.

Liat creates and holds a sacred space where I have always felt safe to find the deepest emotions, not consciously visible.

On her dance floor, and to the magical musical curation, I have danced through joy, pain, fear and all shades in between.

I have danced with children nestled in my womb, and danced my way back to reclaim a body and life after childbirth.

As I journey through the story of life on a macro scale, Liat has facilitated an internal journey.

Nothing compares."

Einat Jade. Project Manager

"For 14 years, Liat’s Heart Dance has been my Sunday ritual. It is a deeply embodied movement practice where the body softens, the mind clears, and something essential settles back into place. Guided by Liat’s steady, compassionate presence, the space feels safe, human, and quietly transformative-leaving me nourished, connected, and alive."

Charu.  Archaeologist

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