Crossings: A Center for the Healing Traditions
8505 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, December 12, 2009
2:30 – 5:30 pm
$35
Dancing With Our Shadows
Shadows are those parts of ourselves that are hidden, underdeveloped and
often unacknowledged. Shadows can be heavy or light--they can take the form
of a hidden talent or an unexpected way of being in the world that comes as
a surprise to the self with which you are familiar.
Each of us has many shadows with which we can become better acquainted. In
our time together, we will create a framework to bring these “shadow” parts
into focus through simple circle dances, art, and writings. Dances, art,
and writing are accessible to all--no special knowledge or skills are
needed! Our philosophy of teaching is that “there are no mistakes, only
variations.” All dances will be taught.
Evelyn Torton Beck, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Women’s Studies at the
University of Maryland, is an experienced dancer who aims to connect mind,
body, and spirit through the practice of sacred circle dance and
meditation. (etb@umd.edu)
Judith Walton, Ph.D., has been teaching sacred circle dance for more
than 15 years and uses the power of the dance with diverse groups to achieve
integration and wholeness. jwaltondc@yahoo.com
Merry Urbia, MA, ATR-BC, works as an expressive arts therapist through
Georgetown University Hospital and community-based programs in DC and MD and
co-leads seasonal rituals. (merrlynnu@yahoo.com)
