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| Thousands of years ago our
ancestors worshipped a Female Deity. They erected temples to her and
sculpted her image in stone, clay and wood. She was The Great Goddess.
Various civilizations called her different names: Isis, Aphrodite, Inanna
and Ishtar. Her priestesses danced at ceremonials, rituals and
initiations. They functioned as shamans for their ancient cultures.
Through their gestures and moves they induced a mystical connection with
The Great Goddess causing powerful archetypal energies to flow through
their bodies in the geometrical forms they deemed sacred: circles, spirals
and figure eights. |
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Over time the power of The Great Goddess was suppressed by the emerging patriarchy and the dance was confined to a very limited form of expression behind harem walls. Eventually, it made its way out into public view again as a secular expression of sensuality and celebration. Separated from its sacred, mystical roots, it is often perceived in an unfavorable light. This is unfortunate and unnecessary because when it is performed properly, it is the ultimate expression of feminine grace and power. |
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