From Wednesday, 22. April 2026
To Wednesday, 29. April 2026
Traditional women's ritual dances are among the oldest known circle dances. Simple yet profound, they transmit encoded wisdom and teach essential life skills in all of their aspects, including tempo and rhythm.
Each specific dance meter, whether regular (2/4, 4/4) or irregular (3/4, 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8), offers physical and psychological holding in a different way.
Many incorporate a 'slow-quick' rhythm, reflecting the 'heartbeat' of Mother Earth, or combine slow and quick beats in diverse combinations which give us energy to move forward, while reminding us that rest is essential.
Coming from cultures which have survived many periods of transition, these ancient dances can wisely and joyfully guide us through life changes. A better understanding of dance rhythms gives dancers and teachers alike valuable keys to unlock their hidden teachings and their healing potential.
In this week-long master class together, we will explore the following:
- Greek, Balkan, Armenian and Roma dances in 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 11/8 meters
- Complex rhythms made simple, when understood as combinations of 2 and 3
- Correspondences between women's dance rhythms and women's life rhythms
- The principle of 'rest in the rhythm' as a fundamental guideline for women's lives
- The healing potential of shared rhythm
- Dance rhythms and textile patterns
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