A CELEBRATION OF SACRED CIRCLE DANCING
"Circle dancing makes me feel connected with my essence!"
Ana
"A connection between the physical (movement), the mental (learning the steps), and the spiritual (sense of well-being and community)".
Adrian
"Such loving company with wonderful music and uplifting exercise".
Lori
"Circle dancing nourishes body and soul -gentle (and not so gentle) exercise, music, rhythm, holding hands for support and encouragement. Expressing feelings relating to the passing seasons of the year and of life."
Ann
"My spiritual nourishment - a place where I can be my authentic self. A chance to connect with all I have been before and all I will be".
Cindy
"Circle dancing is fun. The dancers and teachers are very kind."
Catrina
"A time for music, joy, sharing, laughter, belonging and quiet reflection. Life would not be the same without it".
Sue
Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, strengthening community and encouraging togetherness. Modern circle dance draws on the rich and diverse traditional dances of many countries, including the Balkans, Greece, Israel, Russia and France. There is also a growing repertoire of new dances to classical music and contemporary songs. The aim is to experience the joy of dancing with others and to create a sense of well-being and community. Circle dance groups meet regularly all over the United Kingdom and abroad, and hold special events, dance days, weekends and holidays, and even sometimes dance on the beach!
Circle dances can be energetic and lively or gentle and reflective. Anyone of any age or ability can circle dance. Each dance is taught, there is no audience, and everyone is welcome. You can come on your own or with a friend.
The Tuesday group would like to invite friends old and new to join their group. They meet every Tuesday in term time, from 7.30-9.15pm, at The Unitarian Church, behind 548B Wilbraham Road, Chorlton. So come on and join in.
by Ann Heathcote, a circle dancer