dancing our interconnectedness

“The love that puts the cosmic dance of galaxies into motion 

also beats our heart.”

_Harold W Becker

The cosmic spiral is a symbol of infinite potential. Representing growth, evolution and cyclical nature of existence it also becomes a beautiful metaphor for the interconnectedness of everything. This universal harmony can be expressed in dance. When we dive into the depths of the pulsating heartbeat of our dances we experience the ineffable essence of fusion and unity.

Losing track of where the solid body ends and dynamic movement begins our dances spiral outwards becoming ever more creative, transcending boundaries and limitations that allow us to experience that cosmic infinity of all possibilities. When the dance emerges spontaneously arising out of the inner impetus of feeling and vitality it manifests in ever diverse forms. Each iteration of our inner dances winds its way inwards and outwards connecting, integrating, and expressing body, mind and soul.

When we dance this magnificent interconnectedness our movements become testament to the boundless potential of our existence. In the rhythm we shed and let go memories and stories opening up new chapters waiting to be written. In the melody, we feel into, expand and transmute those lingering emotions whose time is past. The invitation is then for us to continue to dance with passion and purpose, embracing  this cosmic infinity of all possibilities and celebrate the profound interconnectedness and unity that binds all our dances into the grand mystery of life.

_Christos Daskalakos

DANCE: Embodied Resonance

“To see we must forget the name of the thing we are looking at.”

_Claude Monet

In the depths of our dance we often resonate with a profound sense of discovery, unlocking new dimensions of perception through our movements. At the moment of insight it feels like our entire body releases, revealing previously hidden perspectives and possibilities. The essence of these magical moments lies in the physical movements – a silent dialogue between dance and dancer – and witnessed on a level beyond words.

Dance unshackles the stories we carry in our memories and imagination. The personal narrative of self in our minds begins to melt away as we drop into our bodies. The dancing body serves as a conduit for creating new meaning that leads to transformation – a process of reinvention or recalibration of the dancer’s essence. Transcending all verbal communication we resonate with the energies that dance us towards a deeper understanding of self.

In the dance we are immersed fully in the present moment where the convergence of physical motion and emotional resonance blur the boundaries of our Ego allowing a profound connection to self that is transcendent. Within this dynamic interplay, dance becomes the canvas on which every facet of our being, physical, emotional, and spiritual convergence into the creative act of pure being.

_Christos Daskalakos

DANCE: Always Inspired

“Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time 

like dew on the tip of a leaf.”

_Rabindranath Tagore

Dance is an eternal source of inspiration, forever offering up to our senses the sensations that fuel our creativity. Can we ever become bored with dancing? The truth is that both body and mind engage in a dialogue through the dance that continuously explores new realms of expression and possibility. The boundless ingenuity of dance mirrors our ever evolving human spirit.

Each movement is a new perspective on experience – a fresh way of experiencing our bodies and life. Across time and space we can never tire of the ever-evolving sensations and emotions birthed in the dance when we are present in our bodies. Boredom is a construct of a restless mind.

Inspiration emerges spontaneously from the depths of our being nurtured and encouraged by the fluidity of our movements. Letting go into the dance we not only rediscover the artistry of the body but the wisdom of the soul. In dance there is always something new – always a spark waiting to ignite the flames of inspiration within us.

_Christos Daskalakos

Dances are like COSMIC MESSAGES

“We dance to lose the fear of love"

_Rolando Torro Araneda

Dances are like cosmic messages that remind us of the interconnectedness of everything – wiping away the notion that we are separate objects in a universe separate from us.

Imagine that moment in the dance when we find our wings and ride the soundwaves of music to magical realms of these beautiful memories, deep feelings, and the glowing warmth of our hearts. When we surrender to the rhythms of our dance it feels like the edges between the physical and the spiritual begin to dissolve. We find ourselves transcending the barriers that restrict our access to the marvellous. The evocative combination of music and dance allows us to easily navigate the flowing rivers of our inner landscapes. Here we visit those forgotten corners of our soul where the cosmic spirit of life intersects with this earthly journey. Dance becomes both sacred and profound.

Through the dance we realise that we are not just a body in space and time – but a cosmic pulse that can connect to the infinite beauty of existence. As we immerse ourselves in our dance, life expands and we connect with every essence of being – a moment of pure ecstasy and joy.

_Christos Daskalakos

DANCE: when the body speaks

“Dance is the language our bodies speak, 

revealing the untold stories of our souls.”

Our body is the vessel of our experiences and emotions. It speaks a language that often goes unheard amidst the noise of our busy minds. Before words, thoughts, and ideas, our bodies would convey messages that are both ancient and instinctual. The cry of an infant arises out of bodily sensation – not intellect. Do we ever attune our awareness to the subtle whispers of our breath, the gentle movement of our muscles, or the transient waves that pass over our skin?

Through the language of movement, through our dance, and through our kinaesthetic awareness, our bodies reveal truths that may elude our conscious minds. A sudden tension may signify the weight of deep unresolved burdens. While levity, as we glide across space, could be mirroring the joy and lightness of a soul feeling freedom and peace.

In dance, we encounter the realm where words are replaced by the eloquence of motion. Our bodies may unveil emotions tucked away in forgotten corners of our ever busy lives. When we listen to our body’s dance, we connect instinctively with the desires we have yet to embrace. This body is not only a biological collection of organic matter – it is the vital and living manifestation of self. When we truly listen through the dance, we enter into journeys of profound self-discovery. Our dances honour our innate wisdom, waiting patiently to be heard, felt, and danced.

_Christos Daskalakos

conversations in dance

“Living is a conversation with no end, a dance with no steps,

a song with no words, a reason too big for any mind.”

_Mark Nepo

In the rhythmic flow of our dances, we drop into the inherent unity of body and mind. Every movement is a conversation between the physical and the ethereal, a reminder that they are inseparable. As we allow ourselves to let go into the movements, we awaken to the profound influence each has on the other, shaping our reality with every dance.

In the dance we embody a graceful equilibrium between body, mind and soul. It is in the balance and delicate interplay of tension and release in our dancing bodies, that we find this. The heart speaks to the body and as is often the case determines our interaction with the world around us. Dance gives us the opportunity to become aware of this connection and so gently shift our endogenous mood towards a positive expansion and engagement with our lives so that we find ever deeper meaning and value.

Through the ever dynamic art of dance, we not only cultivate awareness of this intrinsic connection but also nurture the power to transform our inner landscape. For a moment we suspend the world, and enter the magical space of endless possibilities when stimulated by the richness of the music we allow ourselves to relinquish all control and let ourselves move into dances of bliss and ecstasy.

_Christos Daskalakos

DANCE: Acnhored in the present

“Life is a Dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.”

_Amit Ray

Dance is a profound practice that helps to keep us anchored in the present moment, fully immersed in the sensation and movement of our bodies. In the moment that the dance emerges, we become acutely aware of every muscle, every breath, and every beat of our hearts. As we synchronise our movements to music we create a harmonious union of body, heart, and soul.

Emotions find expression through our dance movements and connect us to our inner selves. Each step becomes a language through which we communicate our feelings. By connecting with our bodies we cultivate a profound mindfulness, not only to our physical sensations but to our inner feelings. This magical inner world unfolds into consciousness anchoring us to the present.

Through a strong mind-heart-body connection the intersection of music and dance brings us in alignment with our true essence. Being present in the flow of the dance, we can relinquish intoxicating memories that hold us hostage to our past and embracing the beauty of the present moment we experience life through a soul liberated and free living in the now – here present and fully alive. The ecstasy of living is in the here-now, anchored firmly and directly plugged into the electrifying intensity of life.

_Christos Daskalakos