About Member
The International Association for Creative Dance (IACD) is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive member-governed organization. We are a community of creative movers who practice, promote, develop, and apply a free approach to the art of body movement and dance improvisation as pioneered by Barbara Mettler.
We encourage the understanding and use of Mettler-based creative dance in diverse contexts such as community centers, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, clinical settings including health care and wellness environments, places of worship, public parks, and dance studios.
September 2026
From Feeling to Movement — Dance Improvisation
Discover your own creative expression while building connections with dancers around you. Explores individual and group dance improvisation guided by a progression of movement themes. No dance experience needed — just a desire to move freely in a safe, nurturing environment. Inspired by dance pioneer Barbara Mettler. $100 for the six-week class.
Group Dance Improvisation: Democracy in Motion
A course offered as part of the Nancy and Walter Lob Legacy of collaboration with colleges and universities.
Mettler-Based Dance Residential Retreat
Take a weekend to dance at a beautiful retreat center near the sea. Let the beautiful environment of Windhover support your full immersion into dance as a creative art experience. Participants of all levels welcome. Fee: $240 ($230 for IACD members), includes 2 nights’ accommodations on site. Funded by Mettler Studios, Inc.
Third Wednesday of Each Month — Free Mettler-Based Creative Dance Class
A free class of Mettler-based creative dance with an emphasis on mindful movement and dance. Supported by IACD’s Zoom service. Everyone is welcome.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
October 2026
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Third Wednesday of Each Month — Free Mettler-Based Creative Dance Class
A free class of Mettler-based creative dance with an emphasis on mindful movement and dance. Supported by IACD’s Zoom service. Everyone is welcome.
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Uses Barbara Mettler’s writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based dance is recommended although not required.
November 2026
Embodying Poetry with Interactive Dance Improvisation
A full-day pre-conference workshop at the ADTA (American Dance Therapy Association) conference. Brings selected poems from different cultures and periods, emphasizing presence and resiliency, introduced and embodied following Mettler-based dance improvisation principles. Supported by a grant from Mettler Studios. Attendees can join just the workshop day or the full conference; mentioning a referral qualifies for the [...]
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Uses Barbara Mettler’s writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based dance is recommended although not required.
Third Wednesday of Each Month — Free Mettler-Based Creative Dance Class
A free class of Mettler-based creative dance with an emphasis on mindful movement and dance. Supported by IACD’s Zoom service. Everyone is welcome.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
December 2026
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Uses Barbara Mettler’s writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based dance is recommended although not required.
Third Wednesday of Each Month — Free Mettler-Based Creative Dance Class
A free class of Mettler-based creative dance with an emphasis on mindful movement and dance. Supported by IACD’s Zoom service. Everyone is welcome.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression (Biweekly Free Group)
An ongoing, in-person, free group to dance, explore, create new ways to move and interact, and deepen Mettler-based dance studies and mindfulness in motion experiences. No need to commit — drop in whenever available. Limited to 6 participants per session.
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
Planet Dance
A fun, supportive and creative space for dance, art and play — a weekly, gently-guided movement & art practice for women & girls of all ages (under 14 with parent). Blends improvisational movement, nature-based themes and sketching. Wear comfortable layers and bring a water bottle and optional yoga mat; art supplies provided. Brought to you by [...]
Saturday Zoom Dances
A free dance on Zoom every Saturday — a little dancing, a little friend building. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. On the first Saturday of the month, a later dance connects with dancing friends in Guam, Vietnam, Australia, China, and more.
January 2027
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Uses Barbara Mettler’s writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based dance is recommended although not required.
February 2027
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Uses Barbara Mettler’s writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based dance is recommended although not required.
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