In this partnered somatic practice, we explore yielding into a released state of tone by examining effort and its varying degrees. Through guided touch, attentive listening, and passive movement, we develop a deeper sensory awareness of joint mobility and whole-body connectivity. Resting in a receptive state, participants are supported in discovering how the body organizes itself when effort is softened and support is shared.

With the ease and tenderness of a partner, this educational exchange invites the joints, tissues, and nervous system to respond without force. The practice emphasizes embodied learning—cultivating proprioception, mobility, and trust through direct experience. Trust is foundational, developed through clear communication, consent, and mutual care, creating a safe environment for exploration, release, and shared knowledge of the human body.

$20

Meet your Instructor: Tiki Preston has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She holds a BFA in Dance: Choreography and Performance from the University of Montana and has performed professionally with Bare Bait Dance for six seasons. Her work spans Contemporary, Ballroom, Commercial, and Acrobatic dance, blending technical precision with expressive, embodied movement.

Tiki is the founder of Tiki Preston Wedding Choreography, where she creates personalized first dances for couples. Whether guiding couples through Country Swing, Waltz, Latin styles, or simply learning to move with ease and connection, her approach emphasizes confidence, presence, and shared experience.

In addition to her wedding work, Tiki teaches Commercial dance for adults and facilitates Yielding to Effort, a movement class centered on somatic awareness, efficiency, and deep listening to the body. As one of the few Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors in Montana, she brings a unique blend of strength, fluidity, and artistry to her teaching. Deeply rooted in Missoula’s creative community, Tiki continues to teach, perform, and share her passion for movement throughout Missoula and the Flathead Valley