Mission
MODOS is committed to cultivating healing through movement: guided by our four pillars: Foundation, Relationship, Faith, and Expression. MODOS uses a trauma-informed, community-centered approach to dance/movement psychotherapy to provide a space for self-discovery, personal growth, and expression. Modos is committed to destigmatizing mental health for Black and Brown folx in Chicago where affordable, accessible, and approachable mediums of mental health care are limited. Our diverse service offerings are a direct line to the communities of impact most valuable resources for revitalization - the people.
Foundation
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Focus on SELF
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Holistic exploration to define oneself and connect with one's being through introspective movement.
relationship
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Focus on LOVE
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Collaborative exploration to define how one connects with others through kinesthetic empathy-focused movement.
faith
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Focus on GROWTH
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Reflective exploration to define how one connects with the universe through reflective movement.
expression
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Focus on RELEASE
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Creative exploration to define and tell one's story through integrated movement.
I am, We are, Life is ... MODOS
History
MODOS Dance Company was founded in 2017 in Chicago by Rodney Simpson, M.A., R-DMT. The organization's was grounded in the belief that movement is an integral piece of every culture’s foundation, making it inseparable from the way people connect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Through experiences with dance in many countries all around the world, Rodney had a desire to bring global, culturally rich, and holistic dance opportunities to the community. Thus MODOS, meaning "the way" in Portuguese, was born. Since its inception, MODOS has co-created with 20+ community partners.
Service Offerings
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