ROOTS & WINGS

“We can whirling out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust…

The stars made a circle, and in the middle, we dance.”

_RUMI

Axis Mundi the symbolic centre of the world – the point where heaven and earth meet – is a common motif appearing across mythologies and mystic traditions. It marks the place where the divine touches the human, where the visible and invisible come to dance. Representing a place of power, connection and sacred significance it allows us to dance on a path of infinite possibilities. We can take the abstract and make it real when we realise that in our own universe we are this Axis Mundi - each of us holding a Cosmic centring, a point where we can reflect on the human desire to understand our place in the vastness of the universe.

We meet this centre in the dance in a continuous embodied flow. The moment humanity stood upright, our bodies became living bridges - the rhythmic connection of our feet anchoring us to earth while the free and expansive movements of our arms allow us to reach out to a world beyond ourselves.

Our dances become points of centrality around which our unique experience and expression in this world revolve. In subtle ways our dances reflect the rituals that not only connect us to the natural worlds but also elevate our connection with the sacred. And when we dance from this centre—we don’t just move through the world... we become the world in motion.

_Christos Daskalakos

DANCING inside-out

"I wish to live a life that causes my soul 

to dance inside my body."

_Dele Olanubi

Sometimes we find ourselves caught up in outer forms—how things look, how well we perform, how far we can stretch or move. In dance, this can mean fixating on technique or range of motion. But beneath the surface lies something more essential: a pulsing, inner fire that gives life to movement.

This inner force—what we might call passion—is not something we need to acquire. It already lives within us, waiting to be remembered and reawakened. Dance offers a powerful path back to this inner flame, inviting us to move not from performance but from presence.

When we dance from our passion, we reconnect with the deeper source of our expression, purpose, and vitality. This is not about dancing “well”—it’s about dancing true. In Biodanza we move from the inside out—guided by the quiet, powerful call of life that’s always been there.

_Christos Daskalakos

Dance Gateways

“Movement is the song of the body.”

_Vanda Scaravelli

Dance is a direct gateway to our emotions, bypassing the mind’s filters and allowing us to feel deeply without the need for words. Movement stirs what lies dormant within, bringing joy, sorrow, or exhilaration to the surface in a way that feels natural and freeing. In this embodied expression, we reconnect with our inner truth, releasing what no longer serves us and embracing what is alive in us.

Physically, dance awakens vitality, filling our bodies with vibrant rhythms. Each step, turn, and gesture enhances circulation, flexibility, and balance, making us more attuned to our physical selves. Through dance, we inhabit our bodies more fully, experiencing life not just in our minds but through every fibre of our being.

Yet dance is not just a solitary experience—it is a bridge to others, a shared language beyond words. When we dance together, we step into a space of mutual trust and connection, sensing and responding to each other’s energy. In this sacred meeting of movement, we create a shared presence, dissolving boundaries and opening to the profound intimacy of simply being together.

_Christos Daskalakos

Cosmic Ambassadors

“When we give cheerfully and accept gracefully, 

everyone is blessed.”

_Maya Angelou

I am often overwhelmed by the unconditional boundless love I receive from my cats. During a workshop called "Love and Presence" I realised that my cat is a cosmic ambassador of love. That realization opened a deeper question: are we not all cosmic ambassadors, carriers of something profound and mysterious that emanates from the depths of our hearts?

In life, we often focus on what we receive—the beauty, the wonder, the love—yet how often do we pause to sense what we are transmitting? Our deepest offerings do not arise from the surface of our existence but from something seeded within, something ineffable and vast. Dance is one of the most powerful ways to access and express this hidden essence, a language of movement that speaks beyond words.

When we dance together, we create a space where presence, offering, and reciprocity intertwine. Each step, each gesture, becomes an unspoken transmission of the mystery within us, allowing us to both give and receive in a way that defies definition. In this sacred exchange, we remember that we are not separate, but moving together in the great dance of life—cosmic ambassadors, offering the unknown with open hearts.

_Christos Daskalakos

SACRED MIRRORS: Dances of Connection & Transformation

“I think of dance as a constant transformation of life itself.”

_Merce Cunningham

In dance, as in life, we are both individuals and at the same time part of the whole. The dance of life creates moments in which we are reflections of each other. These are sacred mirrors – we move in resonance, flowing, adapting and enhancing the subtle shifts of life between us. When we truly see and feel another, we awaken a deeper understanding of ourselves.

In dance we can explore the polarities between contrast and unity, between the singular and fusion. Engaging, synchronising, and losing ourselves in the dance with another is an invitation to dissolve the illusion of separation, embracing the fluidity of our interconnectedness. In the space of connection, transformation happens – not by force, but through presence and response in our dance.

This is not a rational path. When we surrender to the dance, we find at the core of our being and ancient rhythm of life. This organic intelligence sustains us, guides us, and emerges as a beautiful expression of life. When we dance from this place, we meet the other with openness, we integrate and harmonise, allowing us step by step, breath by breath to evolve into an ever-unfolding of our unique expression.

_Christos Daskalakos

Dance - Life in Motion

“Dance to the beat of your own drum.

Because when you dance to your own rhythm,

life taps its toes to your beat.”

_Kandregula Chandhu Sai Raja

Not all music is the same—each melody, rhythm, and tone evokes something unique within us. There is music for joy, music for grief, music for quiet reflection, and music that calls us to celebration. Just as we choose different music for different moments, so too does life ask us to move to many different dances.

We do not dance the same way for every feeling, occasion, or stage of life. Some dances ground us in strength, others invite surrender; some ignite passion, while others soothe the soul. The wisdom of the body knows when to sway gently, when to leap wildly, and when to simply be still.

Ultimately, all these dances weave together into one great, ever-changing movement—our personal dance of life. Each step, whether light or heavy, is part of a larger rhythm, forming a mosaic of experience. To embrace every dance is to embrace the fullness of who we are, honouring the richness of our journey.

_Christos Daskalakos

Dance of Presence: Embodying the Mystery

“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, 

but a reality to experience.”

_Frank Herbert

Entrega”—an intriguing word we use in Biodanza. Loosely translated, it means “surrender”—a profound letting go that happens on many levels. The most powerful act of surrender is to release ourselves into the great unknown—the mystery of life itself. When our dances unfold in the present moment, we shift from certainty to trust, allowing intuition to guide us. Our bodies move spontaneously, opening pathways to new dimensions and possibilities.

We begin by surrendering the mind—releasing every story, every emotion that has ever hindered our spontaneous expression. Trusting the dance to take us beyond the mind’s limitations, we step into pure embodied experience. This space of the unknown is not something to fear but to explore—with wonder, curiosity, and delight.

Through deep connection to the body, we awaken greater sensory awareness. This embodied presence cultivates trust—trust in ourselves, in others, and in the space we share. Inviting the body to move intuitively is an act of living in the present—total surrender to life itself. In this mystery, each step of the dance becomes a cosmic explosion of consciousness, continuously expanding our horizons and deepening our experience of life.

_Christos Daskalakos