Artist & Emerging Therapist
My work moves across three interconnected fields of inquiry — somatic movement, eco‑somatic and sensory research, and movement‑based artistic creation — each informing my emerging Art Therapy practice.
Through somatic movement, I cultivate internal listening, relational presence, and embodied regulation; through eco‑somatic and sensory exploration, I engage with land, materials, and ecological textures that support both individual and collective wellbeing. My movement‑based artistic work extends these inquiries into creative expression, where sensory exploration becomes a site of meaning‑making.
As an Art Therapy practitioner in formation, I bring a somatic, relational, trauma‑informed, and anti‑oppressive approach grounded in ecological awareness and sensitivity to land. I believe nature invites us to slow down, regulate, and reconnect with our own rhythms, offering both steadiness and sparks of creativity.
These intertwined inquiries shape a therapeutic orientation that honours eco‑identity, embodied experience, and the healing potential of sensory and creative exploration.
Biography
Mireille Rosner is a contemporary dance artist and emerging Art Therapist whose work explores movement, ritual, and the use of natural materials. Her practice is rooted in collaboration and community engagement, creating spaces where art becomes a shared, relational experience.
Born on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with French, German, and Austrian heritage, Mireille now lives on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil‑Waututh, and Musqueam Nations in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her connection to land and culture informs both her creative and therapeutic work.
Mireille’s artistic journey began in rhythmic gymnastics, where she competed nationally as part of Canada’s team. This foundation in athletic movement led her to contemporary dance and embodied arts. She studied Human Geography at the University of British Columbia, gaining insights into space and culture before returning to her passion for dance. In 2004, she completed a three‑year contemporary dance program at Main Dance, shaping her commitment to inclusive, community‑based practices.
She co‑founded the All Bodies Dance Project, collaborated with the Carnegie Dance Troupe, and participated in Dance Troupe Practice’s Fieldhouse Residency, championing accessibility in the arts. Her creative collaborations span media, textiles, and sound, resulting in performances, installations, mobile apps, and community events. Past collaborators include Dance Troupe Practice, Graffiti Research Lab (Canada and Germany), Prophecy Sun, Heidi Nagtegaal, and Sharon Kallis.
From 2005 to 2012, Mireille co‑founded memelab, an experimental arts studio with Jesse Scott dedicated to cross‑disciplinary innovation. In 2016, she earned a certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Langara College. She is currently completing a Master’s‑level diploma in land‑based Art Therapy at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, graduating in 2027. Her ongoing work integrates art, therapy, and land‑based practices to foster healing, embodied connection, and community wellbeing.
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Education & Training
Art Therapy Intern — Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (2026)
Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate — Langara College (2016)
Contemporary Dance Certificate, Main Dance (2004)
B.A., Human Geography, University of British Columbia (1998)
Land‑Based, Ecological & Material Practices
It couldn’t be any other way — Performance, Vancouver (2022)
Sweeping — Performance, Tuwanek, shíshálh swiya (Sechelt), Sunshine Coast (2021)
Terroir — Choreographic work with Sharon Kallis (2014–2015)
Flax/Fibre/Food — Artist & Facilitator, Sharon Kallis & Vancouver Parks Board (2013)
Somatic, Ritual & Expressive Arts Performance
Surrender/Mistake — Performance, Vancouver (2020)
Small Animal Gardening Collective — Choreographic work, The Hammock Residency, Vancouver (2012)
Community Facilitation & Inclusive Dance Practice
Carnegie Dance Troupe — Assistant, Facilitator & Choreographer, Karen Jamieson Dance (2012–2018 segment)
All Bodies Dance Project — Co‑founder & Facilitator (2014–16)
Terroir — Facilitator with Sharon Kallis (2014–15)
Art, Health & Seniors Project — Facilitator, Karen Jamieson Dance (2014–15)
Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Works
A Small Piece of Sky — Choreographer & Performer with Prophecy Sun, Dance in Vancouver (2015)
Send and Receive — Choreographer & Performer with Prophecy Sun, Locomoto Art & Vancouver New Music, ISEA (2015)
The Four of Us — Choreographer & Performer with Prophecy Sun, Seattle (2013)
I Love It — Performance with Heidi Nagtegaal, The Hammock Residency (2012–13)
Northern Lights — Choreographer & Performer with Ida Grandas‑Rhee, JMFF Film Festival, Seoul (2012)