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| - | ==First Steps== | + | '''I'd like this wiki to become a resource for finding out about local groups which are using dance and movement as a spiritual practice.''' |
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| + | ==What’s It All About?== | ||
| + | It’s a way to let go and find your own dance, that which you want to express. To explore the different sides of who you are, to lose your inhibitions in the joy of dancing. The only way to really understand it is to go and dance. It's something very personal that isn't easily explained in words. | ||
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| + | Many people have found movement and dance practices helpful in their lives. Because of this many different movement and dance practices over the years have been used for spiritual development. They can be used to maintain a sense of equilibrium, in a similar way to 'still' meditation practices. Movement and dance can also be used to open yourself up to new ideas, to explore new and old emotional states. | ||
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| + | Some specific types of movement and dance are mentioned below, and there are links to related web sites. There are also less formal events which I've called 'Barefoot Boogies', which may incorporate elements of the more structured forms of movement and dance. | ||
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| + | ==First Steps?== | ||
| + | The main thing about most of these dance forms is that there are no steps to learn! But in any case, the first step is to go to an event or class! How many steps you take after that is up to you! | ||
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| + | =='''Barefoot Boogie'''== | ||
| + | ''Some of us just wanna dance like nobody is watching!'' | ||
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| + | These events are mostly free-form, where people can dance in an atmosphere which is smoke, alcohol and drug free. You should be able to expect a friendly and safe environment, where people go to enjoy dancing in any way that they feel like expressing themselves. You may or may not meet new friends, but unlike some other forms of social dance, there is no expectation that you are there mainly for the purpose of getting laid. | ||
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| + | ==Five Rhythms== | ||
| + | 5 Rhythms(TM) is a form of ‘free dance’ stemming from the work of Gabrielle Roth. | ||
| + | The Five Rhythms, Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness form the Wave, a dance form that crosses the boundaries between art, therapy, healing and spiritual impulse. | ||
| - | + | This is a simple and potentially profound movement practice. You can't get it wrong, or right, | |
| - | + | for that matter - it's a chance to explore for yourself. Everyone is welcome, whatever limitations or experience you have. | |
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Revision as of 15:32, 2 May 2006
Welcome to this wiki, which is constantly evolving, something hopefully we all will do in our own lives!
I'd like this wiki to become a resource for finding out about local groups which are using dance and movement as a spiritual practice.
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What’s It All About?
It’s a way to let go and find your own dance, that which you want to express. To explore the different sides of who you are, to lose your inhibitions in the joy of dancing. The only way to really understand it is to go and dance. It's something very personal that isn't easily explained in words.
Many people have found movement and dance practices helpful in their lives. Because of this many different movement and dance practices over the years have been used for spiritual development. They can be used to maintain a sense of equilibrium, in a similar way to 'still' meditation practices. Movement and dance can also be used to open yourself up to new ideas, to explore new and old emotional states.
Some specific types of movement and dance are mentioned below, and there are links to related web sites. There are also less formal events which I've called 'Barefoot Boogies', which may incorporate elements of the more structured forms of movement and dance.
First Steps?
The main thing about most of these dance forms is that there are no steps to learn! But in any case, the first step is to go to an event or class! How many steps you take after that is up to you!
Barefoot Boogie
Some of us just wanna dance like nobody is watching!
These events are mostly free-form, where people can dance in an atmosphere which is smoke, alcohol and drug free. You should be able to expect a friendly and safe environment, where people go to enjoy dancing in any way that they feel like expressing themselves. You may or may not meet new friends, but unlike some other forms of social dance, there is no expectation that you are there mainly for the purpose of getting laid.
Five Rhythms
5 Rhythms(TM) is a form of ‘free dance’ stemming from the work of Gabrielle Roth. The Five Rhythms, Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness form the Wave, a dance form that crosses the boundaries between art, therapy, healing and spiritual impulse.
This is a simple and potentially profound movement practice. You can't get it wrong, or right, for that matter - it's a chance to explore for yourself. Everyone is welcome, whatever limitations or experience you have.
