Sacred Dance is about
unity, the simple joy of being in harmony with a circle of dancing people,
moving as one. It can be slow and meditative; faster and energising; lyrical
and relaxing; always beautiful.
We can experience this
unity physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Physically
By using our bodies in
this gentle way we encourage all of our parts to work together. This increases
our balance, poise and grace.
Mentally
Dancing in this way encourages
unity between the hemispheres of the brain. It tones and strengthens the
nervous system and charges the so-called brain battery.
Emotionally
It is very easy to feel
fragmented in today's modern world. We have to be so many different things
to many different people. Dancing in this way brings all the disparate parts
of our personalities together once again.
Socially
Sacred
Dance infuses feelings of community within those taking
part. It can also help us to feel at one with the animal,
vegetable and mineral kingdoms of our beautiful planet enabling
us to find our place in the web of life.
Spiritually
Sacred Dance can help
us to feel at one with the creative source behind the manifest universe.
Although
at each dance session different elements may have the main
focus, all five elements are always present, to a greater
or lesser extent. This means that participants are free
to engage with as many, or as few of those elements that
they want to. This makes the dance very accessible to everyone.
Roots of the Dance
These simple dance forms
have their roots in those parts of Europe where people still celebrate life
and express unity through dance. These dances are mainly done in circles,
hence the alternative name of Circle Dance. Some people combine the two names
into one as Sacred Circle Dance.
A growing
tradition
Now there are dances
from most of the world's cultures and traditions, not extolling one above
the other, but acknowledging what is sacred to them all. That is, we are
all one people living on one planet. There are also many newly choreographed
dances to beautiful and inspiring music. That's why some people are now even
calling it World Dance, to reflect its eclectic nature.
There are no performance
pressures. No partners are needed, and in most cases no previous experience
is required. You too can liberate the dancer within and revitalise your mind,
body and spirit.
For any
occasion
Sacred Dancing for
any occasion and for any length of time, ranging from one hour to two weeks.
All levels of ability are catered for, from absolute beginners to very advanced.
I hope to dance with you soon.
For specific workshops
click here.
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