Dance

Dance provides many physical, social, emotional and spiritual benefits. From the beginnings of recorded history we find evidence of dance. Cultures from every continent on this planet simultaneously embraced unique dance forms based on the animals and elements of nature present within their domain. Their purpose in dancing was to "enter the consciousness" or "become the spirit" of the earth, sun, moon, and various animal and plant life. In these ancient times, our ancestors viewed nature and all of its elements as an expression of God. Thus dancing was intended to vibrate at the same rate as the Creator, much the same as any young child will mimic its environment out of love and appreciation for its existence. Dance is a form of prayer, a demonstration of reverence, and to dance regularly promotes spiritual and physical health and vitality. We use dance to express ourselves and to imitate nature. Thus, dance was done through movement and sounds. Many original peoples considered life as they walked upon the "Earth Mother" as a constant dance and expression. It has been incorporated in ceremonies and festivals.

Dance and movement bring out the expression of the soul.