Kolkata Sanved

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Kolkata Sanved is a women-led pioneer in the field of dance movement therapy (DMT) for healing,empowerment & psycho-social rehabilitation of marginalised populations.We use DMT as a tool for promoting holistic well-being & enhancement of quality of life. Founded in 2004 by Ashoka Fellow Dr. Sohini Chakraborty, a sociologist and dance activist, Kolkata Sanved has expanded the notions of dance and t

raditional rehabilitation programs. Through our groundbreaking program, survivors of trafficking and violence release trauma, develop confidence and identify their own potentials as human beings rather than as victims. At its core, the program allows survivors to develop specific life-skills important for their reintegration through a non-threatening and culturally familiar medium.

We often think of healing as something that happens through thoughts, conversations, or understanding. But our bodies ar...
29/05/2026

We often think of healing as something that happens through thoughts, conversations, or understanding. But our bodies are part of the story too.
Stress, grief, fear, joy, and resilience are not only emotions we feel, they are experiences we carry in our bodies. Sometimes before we find the words, our bodies have already spoken through breath, posture, movement, tension, or stillness.
This is why embodied approaches matter.

Healing is not just about making sense of our experiences; it is also about reconnecting with ourselves, noticing what we carry, and creating space for release, expression, and restoration.

At Kolkata Sanved, Dance Movement Therapy invites us to listen not only with our minds, but with our whole selves.

What is your body telling you today? đź’­

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Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Nazrul Islam— living in our thoughts, in our soul.Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Nazrul Islam...
28/05/2026

Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Nazrul Islam— living in our thoughts, in our soul.

Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Nazrul Islam continue to live in our thoughts and consciousness. The junior team of Kolkata Sanved organized a small, intimate gathering as a heartfelt celebration during our tea circle. Through dance, music, poetry, and conversation, we shared what we have learned from their creations—the understanding of life, humanity, love, the beauty of nature, and the depth of living. Their work still teaches us how to think, how to feel, and how to embrace equality. Their words continue to give us strength, inspiration, and most importantly, teach us to love humanity. This gathering was not just an event; it was a beautiful effort to express our respect for our culture, literature, and collective consciousness.

Healing and resilience grow stronger when caregivers themselves feel supported.Through our Jharkhand ToT cohort, Kolkata...
27/05/2026

Healing and resilience grow stronger when caregivers themselves feel supported.
Through our Jharkhand ToT cohort, Kolkata Sanved worked with 40 participants to strengthen psychosocial skills through Dance Movement Therapy and creative expression-based care.
This journey continues to deepen our collective commitment towards community mental health, embodiment, and Care for the Caregiver.

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Kolkata Sanved continues building the capacity of frontline workers, community mental health workers, and practitioners ...
27/05/2026

Kolkata Sanved continues building the capacity of frontline workers, community mental health workers, and practitioners through Dance Movement Therapy and creative wellbeing practices.

Our Delhi ToT cohort brought together 37 participants to explore embodied care, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and psychosocial support through movement and creative expression.

Together, we move towards more compassionate and inclusive community mental health practices.

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When young people are given safe spaces to express, move, and connect, meaningful change begins.Our recent Dance Movemen...
26/05/2026

When young people are given safe spaces to express, move, and connect, meaningful change begins.

Our recent Dance Movement Therapy orientation at Kumai Higher Secondary School was a step towards building emotionally supportive spaces for youth in North Bengal through movement and creative expression.

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Movement can open spaces for expression, confidence, and connection — especially for young people navigating change and ...
23/05/2026

Movement can open spaces for expression, confidence, and connection — especially for young people navigating change and growth.

Our DMT orientation session at Judhabir Higher Secondary School in North Bengal was a step towards creating safer and more emotionally supportive spaces for students through Dance Movement Therapy.

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How do we create healthier, more reflective conversations around masculinity?At the conference “Reframing Masculinities:...
22/05/2026

How do we create healthier, more reflective conversations around masculinity?

At the conference “Reframing Masculinities: Shifting Power for Gender Justice,” Kolkata Sanved joined practitioners, artists, and organisations exploring how sports, movement, and creative arts can become spaces for reflection, emotional expression, and transformation.

Through Dance Movement Therapy and creative practices, we continue to engage with questions of gender, body, emotions, and wellbeing — moving towards more compassionate and equitable ways of being.

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Two days of reflection, movement, conversation, silence, creativity, and community.This retreat was a reminder that grow...
21/05/2026

Two days of reflection, movement, conversation, silence, creativity, and community.
This retreat was a reminder that growth often begins when we slow down enough to truly notice — ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
With gratitude to Outward Bound for holding this space with us.

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This Rabindra Jayanti, we returned to one of Tagore’s simplest ideas, that nature can teach us how to learn, reflect, an...
18/05/2026

This Rabindra Jayanti, we returned to one of Tagore’s simplest ideas, that nature can teach us how to learn, reflect, and connect.

Our staff retreat at Rabindra Sarobar reminded us that meaningful spaces do not need to be expensive. Sometimes, all we need is time, honesty, community, and the willingness to slow down together.

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11/05/2026

Some moments from the journey ✨
From workshops to performances, reflections to celebrations, carrying stories, movement, and community wherever we go.

Created with care by our Senior DMT Practitioner and team member đź’›

[Kolkata sanved, dance movement therapy, creative wellbeing, community healing, mental health,movement for healing, social impact, wellbeing, DMT India, NGO India, community care, creative arts, therapy]

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Flat No 2C, Poulomi Apt, 23B, Jatin Bagchi Road
Kolkata
700029

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+913335115381

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