Sacred Circle Dance

Sacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. Born from the Earth, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life, evoking a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life.

In this circle dance gathering, we will honor the season of spring and its unfolding beauty. There is the promise of renewal and growth in spring, a time to bring to fruition the visions we have been quietly cultivating in the winter months. We will move through dances that help us cultivate our creativity and sense of purpose, and dances that will help to ground us in these turbulent times. We will dance, as well, to honor the transition from winter to spring, the dance between stillness, restlessness and action. Rooting into the ground as we rise up, we will dance to cultivate the mindfulness needed to move forward into spring with greater peace, clarity and joy.

In these circle dance gatherings, no dance experience is needed (just basic mobility and coordination), as the dances are simple to moderately easy, and the dance steps repetitive. This allows the dance to dance us! Dress in comfortable clothing and bring water to stay hydrated.  I recommend shoes that are easy to move in but have a bit of padding, as the floor of the historic Old Parish House is a harder surface. 

Come and enjoy the gifts of this wonderful form of movement meditation!

Ages 18+