Magical Presence in the Dance

“One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that 

your presence and absence both mean something to someone.”

_Unknown

When we dance in a group there are a number of dynamics that take place that contributes to a positive effect. The presence of the others firstly offers a certain amount of protection and containment. When we trust our fellow dancers we know that we can let go into the dance and that whatever takes place is going to be fine.

The dance brings out our best – we are here and now, we are totally present. In this space, we can experience the other fully as much as we are also be experienced by the other at all levels. There is an exchange of energy and vitality. We mirror each other and our presence is a gift we bring to each other in the dance.

Over time as acceptance and non-judgement evolve we establish a trust and familiarity that permits brings out an authenticity that allows us to go deeper into the dance. Through the dance, we weave a human tapestry that creates social cohesion. We establish beautiful relationships and experience the feelings of belonging.

Dance is the beautiful gift that has evolved to allow us to experience our humanity through the other.

_Christos Daskalakos