Upcoming events.
Beloved Mothers Circle
Join us for a free monthly gathering to connect, share, and grow in community with other mothers and mothers-to-be. Each month offers a unique theme or guest facilitator to support your maternal journey, from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
We’ll meet on the second Sunday of each month at 11:00am.
Babies and little ones are welcome. Each gathering will include light movement, a relaxed “sip and chat,” and plenty of space for sharing stories, laughter, and support.
Come as you are, stay for connection, and leave feeling nourished in both body and spirit.
Dancing for Birth™️weekly class: Perinatal Movement for You!
Join an intimate circle of mothers for a deeply nourishing Dancing for Birth™ class that supports every stage of your maternal journey, from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Each session weaves together rhythmic movement and heartfelt conversation, creating space not just to move but to rest, share, and connect. Inspired by yoga, functional exercises, and global dance traditions, the practice utilizes both floor and standing work to help you tune into your body, release stress, and cultivate strength, flexibility, and joy. These beginner-friendly classes honor the beauty, resilience, and fluidity of the maternal body while celebrating the wisdom and support of community. No dance experience required. Please bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and know that babies are welcome in your arms or carrier as you move, sway, and share this special time together.
Moving Together For Birth: DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Dancing for Birth™️weekly class: Perinatal Movement for You!
Join an intimate circle of mothers for a deeply nourishing Dancing for Birth™ class that supports every stage of your maternal journey, from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Each session weaves together rhythmic movement and heartfelt conversation, creating space not just to move but to rest, share, and connect. Inspired by yoga, functional exercises, and global dance traditions, the practice utilizes both floor and standing work to help you tune into your body, release stress, and cultivate strength, flexibility, and joy. These beginner-friendly classes honor the beauty, resilience, and fluidity of the maternal body while celebrating the wisdom and support of community. No dance experience required. Please bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and know that babies are welcome in your arms or carrier as you move, sway, and share this special time together.
Childbirth Express
Childbirth Express is a compressed version of the Childbirth Preparation class, offered as one 6-hour weekend class or as two 3-hour evening classes. While this class covers the same material as Childbirth Preparation, it is conducted in a more accelerated, condensed manner, making it ideal for the busy couple.
Class topics include:
Pregnancy basics
Understanding labor and birth
Medication and anesthesia
The basics of Cesarean birth
The early post-partum period
Relaxation techniques are introduced in class for partners to practice on their own at home.
Moving Together For Birth: DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Moving Through Labor: 3-hr DFB™ class
This 3-hour Dancing For Birth™ class, Moving Through Labor, offers birthing persons a unique opportunity to practice movements that will assist in progressing through each phase and stage of labor. Designed to help you prepare for labor so that moving feels intuitive, this class emphasizes the use of gravity, movement, and instinct to facilitate a smoother labor experience.
In a supportive and nurturing environment, you will learn how to utilize various movements that open the pelvis, create space for the baby, and encourage optimal fetal positioning. With a focus on body-based learning, this class will empower you to connect deeply with your body and your baby, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for labor. You’ll also gain strategies to continue practicing these movements throughout the remainder of your pregnancy, helping you feel more prepared and in tune with your body’s needs.
Beloved Mothers Circle
Join us for a free monthly gathering to connect, share, and grow in community with other mothers and mothers-to-be. Each month offers a unique theme or guest facilitator to support your maternal journey, from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
We’ll meet on the second Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM.
Babies and little ones are welcome. Each gathering will include light movement, a relaxed “sip and chat,” and plenty of space for sharing stories, laughter, and support.
Come as you are, stay for connection, and leave feeling nourished in both body and spirit.
Childbirth Express
Childbirth Express is a compressed version of the Childbirth Preparation class, offered as one 6-hour weekend class or as two 3-hour evening classes. While this class covers the same material as Childbirth Preparation, it is conducted in a more accelerated, condensed manner, making it ideal for the busy couple.
Class topics include:
Pregnancy basics
Understanding labor and birth
Medication and anesthesia
The basics of Cesarean birth
The early post-partum period
Relaxation techniques are introduced in class for partners to practice on their own at home.
Moving Together For Birth: DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Moving Through Labor: 3-hr DFB™ class
This 3-hour Dancing For Birth™ class, Moving Through Labor, offers birthing persons a unique opportunity to practice movements that will assist in progressing through each phase and stage of labor. Designed to help you prepare for labor so that moving feels intuitive, this class emphasizes the use of gravity, movement, and instinct to facilitate a smoother labor experience.
In a supportive and nurturing environment, you will learn how to utilize various movements that open the pelvis, create space for the baby, and encourage optimal fetal positioning. With a focus on body-based learning, this class will empower you to connect deeply with your body and your baby, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for labor. You’ll also gain strategies to continue practicing these movements throughout the remainder of your pregnancy, helping you feel more prepared and in tune with your body’s needs.
Dancing for Birth™️weekly class: Perinatal Movement for You!
Join an intimate circle of mothers for a deeply nourishing Dancing for Birth™ class that supports every stage of your maternal journey, from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Each session weaves together rhythmic movement and heartfelt conversation, creating space not just to move but to rest, share, and connect. Inspired by yoga, functional exercises, and global dance traditions, the practice utilizes both floor and standing work to help you tune into your body, release stress, and cultivate strength, flexibility, and joy. These beginner-friendly classes honor the beauty, resilience, and fluidity of the maternal body while celebrating the wisdom and support of community. No dance experience required. Please bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and know that babies are welcome in your arms or carrier as you move, sway, and share this special time together.
Preparing for a “Low Intervention” Hospital Birth
This free 2-hour masterclass goes beyond a birth plan (a wish list) and shows you how to create a birth preparation plan: practical steps you can take before and during labor to stay active, confident, and connected.
You’ll learn evidence-based practices and sacred wisdom that reduce unnecessary interventions and help you feel prepared instead of passive.
💡 Recommended early in pregnancy for more time to practice, but valuable at any stage.
Inova Parent Palooza
ParentPalooza: For baby bumps and beyond
Spend the morning at Inova meeting the friendly teams who support our perinatal patients and their families – from pregnancy through early childhood. Jumpstart your preparation for parenthood and learn about all the services available at Inova – no matter which hospital you choose for delivery. This is a FREE community event. Registration is required.
Beloved Mothers Circle
Join us for a free monthly gathering to connect, share, and grow in community with other mothers and mothers-to-be. Each month offers a unique theme or guest facilitator to support your maternal journey, from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
We’ll meet on the second Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM, beginning September 14th. Our first session will feature Bess leading a Birth and Recovery crash course, perfect for mothers preparing for childbirth and those in their season of postpartum.
Babies and little ones are welcome. Each gathering will include light movement, a relaxed “sip and chat,” and plenty of space for sharing stories, laughter, and support.
Come as you are, stay for connection, and leave feeling nourished in both body and spirit.
Moving Together For Birth- DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Moving Together For Birth- DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Moving Together For Birth- DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Birth Clarity- Creating Your Birth Preparation Plan
This focused session ensures you understand the detailed labor process so you can craft a strategic approach to prepare throughout your prenatal experience, progress your labor, and prevent unnecessary procedures.
As opposed to waiting until the 3rd trimester to seek understanding, the goal is that by obtaining Birth Clarity you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to prepare. This session is designed to provide tools that move you beyond the spiral of solely researching “What to expect".
Moving Through Labor 3-hr class
This 3-hour Dancing For Birth™ class, Moving Through Labor, offers birthing persons a unique opportunity to practice movements that will assist in progressing through each phase and stage of labor. Designed to help you prepare for labor so that moving feels intuitive, this class emphasizes the use of gravity, movement, and instinct to facilitate a smoother labor experience. In a supportive and nurturing environment, you will learn how to utilize various movements that open the pelvis, create space for the baby, and encourage optimal fetal positioning. With a focus on body-based learning, this class will empower you to connect deeply with your body and your baby, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for labor. You’ll also gain strategies to continue practicing these movements throughout the remainder of your pregnancy, helping you feel more prepared and in tune with your body’s needs.
Guided by evidence-based childbirth education, this class will not only teach you about labor but allow you to embody it. You’ll explore different labor positions, learn how to work with gravity to progress labor, and develop the confidence to let your body guide you through the birth process.
This class will help eliminate fears and foster a sense of empowerment as you prepare to meet your baby. Join us to move, relax, and learn in a safe and welcoming space designed to nurture your body’s natural birthing wisdom.
Moving Together For Birth- DFB™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.
Postpartum Peace:Reclaiming Your Energy & Rhythm After Birth
Postpartum Peace: Reclaiming Your Energy & Rhythm After Birth
This nurturing 2-hour class is tailored for new parents seeking to restore their energy, balance, and well-being after childbirth. The session provides gentle guidance to help participants embrace physical recovery and emotional renewal while adapting to life with a new baby.
Key areas of focus include:
~ Guided gentle movements to support postpartum recovery, enhance flexibility, and promote fascia health.
~ Strategies for nervous system regulation and emotional balance through mindfulness and self-awareness practices.
~ Practical tools for setting sustainable self-care goals and maintaining harmony amidst the demands of parenthood.
This session is ideal for parents within the first year postpartum, whether adjusting to their first child or expanding their family. Join us for a space of connection, restoration, and empowerment as you reclaim your rhythm and energy after birth.
Dancing For Birth™
Dancing for Birth™ 3-Week Series: Tune In, Release, Flow
Immerse yourself in a deeply nourishing 3-week Dancing for Birth™ series, designed to awaken your body’s innate wisdom and support you through every stage of the maternal journey. Whether you are preparing for conception, embracing the beauty of pregnancy, recovering postpartum, or reconnecting with yourself beyond, this series invites you to move with intention, joy, and ease.
Each session is an invitation to:
Tune Into You: Unwind and deepen your connection with your body as you gently explore areas of tension and cultivate self-awareness.
Release and Rejuvenate: Experience the soothing power of rhythmic movement to melt stress and refresh your spirit.
Enhance Flexibility and Fluidity: Indulge in delicious, flowing movements that support alignment, flexibility, and vitality—preparing your body for or helping it recover from the transformative experiences of the maternal journey. Movements in this series are inspired by diverse cultures, drawing from the captivating rhythms of belly dance, the grounding energy of African dance, the passionate flair of Latin styles, the expressive grace of Modern dance, and more. These movements are thoughtfully designed to nurture the maternal body and celebrate its strength, beauty, and fluidity. This beginner-friendly class welcomes everyone, with no dance experience required. Bring your yoga mat. Dress comfortably in clothes that allow freedom of movement and floor work. Bare feet or non-slip socks are encouraged to maximize your comfort and connection to the ground.
Moving Through Labor 3-hr class
This 3-hour Dancing For Birth™ class, Moving Through Labor, offers birthing persons a unique opportunity to practice movements that will assist in progressing through each phase and stage of labor. Designed to help you prepare for labor so that moving feels intuitive, this class emphasizes the use of gravity, movement, and instinct to facilitate a smoother labor experience. In a supportive and nurturing environment, you will learn how to utilize various movements that open the pelvis, create space for the baby, and encourage optimal fetal positioning. With a focus on body-based learning, this class will empower you to connect deeply with your body and your baby, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for labor. You’ll also gain strategies to continue practicing these movements throughout the remainder of your pregnancy, helping you feel more prepared and in tune with your body’s needs.
Guided by evidence-based childbirth education, this class will not only teach you about labor but allow you to embody it. You’ll explore different labor positions, learn how to work with gravity to progress labor, and develop the confidence to let your body guide you through the birth process.
This class will help eliminate fears and foster a sense of empowerment as you prepare to meet your baby. Join us to move, relax, and learn in a safe and welcoming space designed to nurture your body’s natural birthing wisdom.
Moving Together For Birth- Dancing For Birth™ partner class
In this body-based childbirth class, the birthing person and their supporter will learn how to work together while using gravity, movement, and instinct to promote an easier labor and birth experience. Research has shown that movement may shorten the labor process, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Dancing For Birth™ partner classes offers you an opportunity to practice moving for birth! We birth in our bodies, so we need to learn about birth with our bodies. Muscle memory helps so much during labor!
Together, birthers and supporters learn how to tune-into the birthing body and your baby, how to create space in your pelvis for an easier birth, how to get baby into the optimal fetal position, and how to avoid back labor. Your instructor will provide evidence-based childbirth and parenting education as you come to understand how to nurture the process of labor. Connecting helps to eliminate fears and builds confidence in your ability to give birth together. This 90-minute class allows participants to move, relax, and learn in a nurturing safe space where sharing and practicing labor positions are encouraged.