Claire is a movement artist and educator with a background in dance, theatre, and internal martial arts. She is a certified Spiritwind Internal Arts Qigong and Taijiquan instructor, a certified Level I & II Radiant Lotus Women's Qigong instructor, and a teacher candidate with the Axis Syllabus International Research Network. She currently teaches in Toronto, Guelph, and the GTA. Among her work with various communities, Claire teaches teens at Trails Youth Initiatives, has volunteered teaching at the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Men’s Shelter, and has been a fundraising auction contributor for the Toronto Environmental Alliance. Drawing on her diverse experience in movement, performance, and healing arts, Claire continues to explore new ways of moving, being, and learning. She uses movement and healing practices as a way to deepen awareness, honour the integrity of the body, and enrich inter-relational possibilities. Claire's greatest joy is helping people discover deeper connections and empowerment through movement. claireturnerreid.com