Honoring Late Summer, Preparing for Fall: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)

We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well!

Sacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances evoke joy, peace, insight, healing and a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life.

Born from the Earth, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life. Moving as one to encoded energy patterns, we learn about our basic relationships of being in our bodies, being on Earth, being in community and being present to the source of all life.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Earth is the element associated with the season of late summer. As we move from the more yang/outward energy of summer toward the more yin/inward energy of fall, the Earth provides us with the nourishment and grounding we need to help with this seasonal transition. In this circle dance gathering, we will dance to honor Earth’s abundance, generosity, and support. As the fall equinox nears, we’ll explore the dance between being and doing in an often busy season and acknowledge the need to let go of that which no longer serves us to create space for the new.

No dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination), as the dances are simple to moderately easy, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet, socks, or soft soled shoes.

If you love to dance, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants, so please don’t delay!

DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2024

TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

COST: $45

LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy, here. 

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack

FACILITATOR BIO: 
Lisa Bardack, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator, has been dancing most of her life, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance, Lisa has also studied yoga, tai chi, qigong, NIA, and other forms of dance, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy, healing, and wisdom.