In the 2018 Feminine Divine lecture series at the Institute for Theological Partnerships, University of Winchester.
Women's circle dances of Greece and the Balkans have roots in the earliest Goddess-reverent cultures of Old Europe. Symbols encoded in traditional dance patterns, song texts and textile motifs have served as a nonverbal language from Neolithic times to the present day. The message of this language emphasises an ethic of community, sustainability, shared leadership, mutual support, creativity and peacefulness: these are the values of the Goddess, as articulated by Marija Gimbutas, Carol P Christ, Riane Eisler and others.
Laura Shannon has researched and taught traditional circle dances for over thirty years, and is seen as one of the 'grandmothers' of the worldwide Sacred / Circle Dance movement. She holds degrees in Intercultural Studies and Dance Movement Therapy, and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent. Laura teaches in more than twenty countries and has published widely on her research into women's ritual dances. She divides her time between the UK and a small village in Greece.
The lectures are free to attend, we ask that you book your places for catering purposes only.
Parking is available on campus as these are evening lectures.
For more information please contact Jo Wilson, ITP Administrator, University of Winchester, SO22 4NR
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