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What is Circle Dance (Sacred Dance)?

The circle is a universal symbol of wholeness and unity. Dancing in a circle is one of the most ancient ways in which people celebrate community and togetherness. Many of the dances were brought to Britain as 'Sacred Dance' by Bernard Wosien, a German ballet teacher, who travelled widely in Greece, Serbia and Croatia, where the old round dances were, and still are kept alive, and was struck by the sacred quality and symbolism that their ancient steps and rhythms expressed.

Circle dancing is now well established here and abroad and the dance repertoire has greatly increased. As well as drawing on the rich and diverse traditional dances of the Balkans, Greece, the Middle East, Russia and nearer home, there are modern dances set to all kinds of music from around the world. Circle dance is varied in style and mood. The aim is to create a sense of well-being and communion with others, inviting a sense of wholeness into our lives through the dance.

To move together, beyond words, following gentle rhythms and widening our awareness to a more global sense of humanity' can be spiritually and physically uplifting. (Issa)

"Dancing together opens a door into a wealth of experience and insight. Being in a circle with a shared focus creates a supportive atmosphere - a place of sanctuary from the everyday world." (Brian Steere)

The Cambridge Circle Dance Group

Yes, the Cambridge circle dance group was a bit sacred. Having some candles in the centre, we dance along to recorded music from lots of countries while holding hands and moving to the right, to the left, to the center, turn round, meet a partner sometimes... and occasionally get lost with our feet (that's when the joy and laughter comes in).
Contact: Pam Adcock, 01223 501 908 - Why not try Dances of Universal Peace?

The Cambridge International Club

It is a pity, that so few of the many foreign guests join in. The price is £ 1.50 only (members £ 1, membership for a year = £ 7)

The Club organizes regular sauna evenings on some Fridays, shared meals at the "GradPad" every Sunday evening (7 pm) and outings into nature as well.

Folk Dancing every Monday 8:30pm - 10pm
St. Columba's Church, off Downing Street, Cambridge.

Last Sunday / month, Grantchester: Circle Dancing with Mary & Norman

2nd Saturday / month, Godmanchester or Diddington: Circle Dancing with Mary & Norman

This group meets monthly usually the 2nd Saturday.
Time: 2-5pm, Cost: £7 / £6 conc.
PLEASE contact Mary Brunning, 01480 454949, e: by the Friday of the preceeding weekend.
Jan, Feb, May, July & Oct.'08 in Diddington
March, April, June (22nd!), Sept. & December in Godmanchester
VENUE 1: Queen Elizabeth School (at the river side), Godmanchester, (just south of Huntingdon)
VENUE 2: Diddington Village Hall , Diddington (north of Little Paxton & St. Neots)

LINKS

• The Sacred Circle Dance Network: http://circledancenetwork.org.uk
• "World Dance" - Circle Dance with Stefan and Bethan: www.worldance.org
• Mandy de Winter - Circle Dance Teacher: www.mandyandjudy.fsnet.co.uk
• Hazel Young - Circle Dance Teacher: www.hazelyoung.co.uk
• Paul Boizot - Circle dance & music: www.paulboizot.co.uk/dance_music.htm
• Judy King - Circle Dance Teacher: www.judyking.co.uk/
• June Watts’ Circle Dance Page: www.junewatts.com
• www.circledance.ukfun.com
• For teachers: "Shorthand dance notation": www.israelidances.com/shdn.htm

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General Circle Dance Contact around Cambridge is Pam Adcock, 01223 501 908.
Contact for this web page: Ralph (subject = "dancing")

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