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Honoring the Gifts of Summer: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
“Would love more of this type of program and would even suggest she expand to half or whole day retreats.” – Alice Jo Weaver
“I appreciated seeing Sacred Dance in a different context. I have no suggestions for improvement.” – Jane Kerschner
“I just really had no expectations and I loved all the dancing!” – a recent participant
“The chance to engage the body in a spiritual practice was wonderful.” – a recent participant
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 connect us to the rhythm of the seasons, evoking joy, peace, insight, healing and a deep sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the element associated with Summer is Fire, and joy is the emotion of the Fire element. In this gathering, we will dance to honor the gifts of Summer, this active season of the heart. Through dance, we will remind ourselves of the importance of nurturing the heart and cultivating love for ourselves and the world around us. We will dance to honor summer’s abundance and cultivate an expansive presence to the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. We will cultivate inner radiance, our inner fire, while dancing more meditative dances to bring necessary balance in these challenging times.
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!
To learn more about sacred circle dance and Lisa, please visit Lisa’s website at https://www.evokethesacred.com/.
DATE: Saturday, July 26, 2025
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: $40
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
REGISTRATION is required; please register here.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation/refund policy here.
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@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.
