My experiment involves dancing with a full cup of water. I found myself learning a life lesson about living fully. This was the exercise I led in a recent outdoor dance class. I encourage you to try it yourself with your favorite music. (You will see why it’s advantageous to Read more…
This month I’m delighted to share with you an excerpt from Collette Cumella’s beautiful story in the Edge Magazine about how practicing Romani (Gypsy) dance has energized her life. Collette is a member of Wisdom Dances’ Living Wisdom Community Practice. Coming Home to Myself through Roma (Gypsy) Dance How does Read more…
What is in the swish of the hip? To pulse my shoulders or throw my hips, I have to find a spiral within my body that allows me to twist. These shimmies and shakes are what makes Romani (Gypsy) dancing so playful and exuberant. I am exploring how their power Read more…
The first time I stepped into a Roma dance, I felt a sense of home. I was filled with heat. I felt another pulse match and invigorate my pulse. The dance stood out from the evening of diverse dances and I knew I needed to learn more. When I was Read more…