Danielle Torley

Danielle Torley is a professional speaker who explores the profound intersection of grief, healing, and physical expression. She delivered her talk "I stepped out of grief - by dancing with fire" at TED 2020, where she shared her personal journey of processing loss through an unconventional medium.

Torley's work centers on the transformative power of movement and fire dancing as tools for emotional recovery. Her TED presentation demonstrates how alternative forms of expression can provide pathways through difficult emotional terrain, offering audiences a fresh perspective on resilience and healing.

She is affiliated with Duke University, where her speaking work continues to reach diverse audiences seeking insight into the human experience of loss and renewal.