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A sample of dances that are performed include:
Tara Dance: Tibetan Buddhist Goddess of Compassion and Wisdom Tattva: Dance of the elements Water, Fire, Earth, and Air Dance of Yemaya: West African mother of the Ocean and the Moon Shakti FireDance: Hindu goddess of creative life energy Tara Dance In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is the Great Mother of compassion and wisdom. She is the presence who may be called on to bring one across the troubled waters of life. She manifests in many colors and in 21 different forms to protect and to guide us. We dance Tara to ignite the recognition of the wisdom within ourselves and to pray for compassionate action to guide our steps. Om Tara Tutarre Ture Soha. |
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Yemaya Dance |
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As the Yoruban goddess of the ocean, Yemaya is the ancient mother of all things. We begin life in the waters of our mother's womb. We dance Yemaya in gratitude for life. Traditionally, as people in ceremony make offerings to Yemaya, their troubles and prayers dissolve in her magical waters. It feels especially appropriate during these times of earth changes, that we honor and communicate our desire to live in balance with the natural world.
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Shakti Dance |
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The sacred temple dancers of India embodied spiritual ideas and energies through their movements. Shakti is a form of divine creative energy in all things. She is the goddess of bliss and of the power of love. |
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NatureDance Workshops:
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 Dance class workshops are available to a community at festivals or gatherings. These informal dance rituals are designed uniquely for each particular group. Workshops include guided body awareness exercises, imagery meditations and instruction of traditional dance steps from Tahitian, West African and Yogic postures. We access the water, fire, earth and air within our bodies. These improvised dances and teachings weave philosophy and world views from Tibetan Buddhist,Yoruban, Hindu, Native American, West African, Mayan, and Tantric traditions. Each group develops in a relaxed way in which we honor ourselves as a part of the web of creation. Dance ritual workshops provide a fun and comfortable opportunity for group members to open and express themselves. It fosters a sense of unity as we weave together a unique dance. No previous dance experience is necessary. |
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Past NatureDances Performances: |
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Wahine Fest, Kauai, HI 4/9/06