Ghost Dance - ongoing group
Waves
DESCRIPTION
17/18th October,12/13th December 2015, 23/24th January,5/6th March,16/17th April 2016
Enjoying the embodiment and energy of Gabrielle Roth’s maps, we will explore the creative potential in each of the 5 Rhythms. Reclaiming or changing our point of view about what we reject in ourselves, transforming shadows and finding lost energy.
The Ghost Dance was a Native American ceremonial dance that was banned, reclaimed and has recently but called for again by the Lakota. The dance connected to ancestors and prayers for the regeneration of the Earth. "Know the difference between the reality of freedom and the illusion of freedom. There is a way to live with the earth and a way not to live with the earth. We choose the way of earth." Jimmy Looks Twice
In an ongoing group, partner work can deepen and expand in range. Gabrielle Roth used to call it ghost dancing when a partner represents another person or time – you have a chance to make pathways for life by trying things out on the dance floor. Our intentions include opening to mystery and welcoming the unseen, magical, unknown – creating ceremony in the city.
NOTES
Dancing Saturdays 1pm-7pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
St Matthews Church Hall, Stretford Manchester M32 9AJ
Our venue is a spacious church hall with a magnificent maple floor. It is within walking distance of the tram stop at Stretford and very easy to find from the M60. This is a non-residential group, but there is an option for very cheap/basic accommodation available, and lots of the local dancers are extremely hospitable. Get in touch if you would like a bit of help with where to stay.
Cost and Booking Details:
Cost £550 for all five weekends. £75 non-returnable deposit secures a place. Some concessions available – please ask.
There is also an option to pay in seven monthly instalments September 2015 - March 2016
Payment in cash or by cheque to E A Kirby, or by BACS (please email for new account details). contact Liz Kirby: everchangingdance@gmail.com
WORKSHOP LEVEL DETAILS
A Gabrielle Roth 5Rhythms Waves workshop is the foundation of the entire body of 5Rhythms work in which we expand our class work with a deepened physical expression and knowledge of the essential 5Rhythms and their polarities.
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites required.