Dance

The Afterglow

I love sacred ritual. As a child, images of ritual consisted of church pews and somber hymns. Over time, my connection to indigenous culture grew strong as my soul led me toward rituals that were rooted in Yoruba, Kemetic, Native American, and Hindu cultures. The praise and fellowship were similar in that it was full [...]

The Afterglow2015-06-30T10:02:00+00:00

Dancing in Polynesia – Part II

I’ve written about dance before. Specifically, about how basic steps turn into a beautiful dance and also about Polynesian women dances. Now, I turn my focus to the men’s dances of the Polynesian Islands. As you may imagine, most of the men’s dances danced by Mana Polynesia were filled with warrior energy. In the past, [...]

Dancing in Polynesia – Part II2012-08-08T08:50:40+00:00

Dancing in Polynesia – Part I

I recently attended a Polynesian dance performance by Mana Polynesia. The group specializes in bringing dances of the Polynesian islands to audiences around the world. Their dances were separated into men and women’s dances. The women’s dances are discussed below. Click here to learn about the men’s dances.LA 92 2017 live streaming film The women’s [...]

Dancing in Polynesia – Part I2012-08-07T09:02:41+00:00

The Round Dance – A Circle of Laughter & Joy

The Round Dance is a traditional Native American dance. It is a social dance whose primary goal is to unify people. Traditionally, dancers from different nations came together to dance, symbolizing the unity of all people. At the 2012 Howard County Pow Wow, the audience was invited to participate in the Round Dance. It was [...]

The Round Dance – A Circle of Laughter & Joy2012-07-24T20:08:23+00:00

Q&A –The Pow Wow

One of the most common, yet misunderstood, customs of Native American culture is the Pow Wow.  You can do a Google search for Pow Wow and read about them. But there is no better way to really feel the energy of a Pow Wow than to actually attend one. I had the honor of not [...]

Q&A –The Pow Wow2012-07-24T20:06:06+00:00

Evolution of Dance — Evolution of Life

I went to dance class last week. My goal was to get a good workout and express my creativity. Perhaps Spirit had other intentions. The instructor taught us moves that expressed the feminine. Specifically, she taught us THREE moves. As we learned each move and began to weave them into a dance, I noticed that [...]

Evolution of Dance — Evolution of Life2012-07-24T00:48:12+00:00
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