DANCE the agility and strength of the TIGER

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”

_Maya Angelou

When we dance the animal archetype of the Tiger in Biodanza we connect with agility and strength. Just like all felines we explore the movements that begin along the back, gathering power, as the spine awakens. This tension becomes charged so that our dances open and expand with focus and intention. The tone in our bodies changes so that the sensation we feel is filled with presence.

Like the tiger that does not waste its energy, our movements are economical, elegant and exact. In dance this appears in the way we shift weight across the feet, how the pelvis follows the spine, and how the eyes remain attentive to the space around us. A slow circling step can become charged with magnetism when the dancer moves from the back and shoulders rather than from isolated gestures. The harmony of the feline emerges through this integration of strength and fluidity, where movement becomes alive with alertness and grace.

In Biodanza the symbolism of the tiger is fire. This fire is like a radiant intensity that gives passion and beauty to our movements. Through the dance we feel the intersection of being grounded yet expansive. Each movement expands into the space around us with precision. Dancing the tiger allows us to embody all these qualities which together become a vibrant affirmation of life.

_Christos Daskalakos