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Roni08 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:45:54 CST

Next Sacred Circle Dance:
....Friday, November 13 - Transformation, Last Harvest
bring photos or mementos of departed loved ones for the center as we celebrate Samhain.

More sights of the Season,

"Waiting", photo by Fred
thanks for sharing!

Sacred Circle Dance – Dances from many cultures as well as contemporary pieces created in the spirit of ancient folk dance.

Sacred Circle Dance with Ronnie 2009-2010

at A Common Ground, Studio I

346 Main Street, Danbury, CT

Elks Building, enter through the Red door in the rear of the building, down the stairs.

time: 8:15- 9:45 p.m.

SECOND FRIDAY of each month

upcoming dates:

2009: November 13, December 11
2010: January 8, February 12, March 12

$5.00 suggested donation to cover rent, no one refused.

Traditional and Contemporary Dances

No partners and No experience required

All dances are taught

the floor can be chilly, foot coverings recommended

*bare feet, dance shoes, or socks*
*no street shoes*

~ If I could tell you what it meant, there would be no point in dancing it.

--Isadora Duncan ~

What a great time of year for dance!
This is an all-ages event.
Youngsters are welcome, but must be under the supervision of a parent at all times.

Calendar of Events

Roni08 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:55 CST

Sacred Circle Dance, etc – lateOctober 2009 announcements.
This is a sharing of various community calendars. 　

NEXT CIRCLE DANCES(see full listings below):
November 5: NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY-SACRED CIRCLE DANCE
November 13: CANDLEWOOD SACRED CIRCLE DANCE with Ronnie, Danbury

~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALENDAR: NOVEMBER 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
November 5: NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY-SACRED CIRCLE DANCE,
Feel free to bring photos or mementos of departed loved ones for the center as we celebrate Samhain.
-regular dance (first Thursdays, September - June)
7:30 - 9:30p.m.
at the Friends Meetinghouse (Quakers),
225 East Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT,
$8 suggested donation
http://NHcircledance.wetpaint.com /
e-mail: nhcdance@hotmail.com
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November 6th - Free Yoga Classes by the Lotus Gardens Teacher Trainees http://www.harmonyyogadance.com/Workshopinfo.htm 30 Bridge Street New Milford
Vinyasa Inspired Flow with Mai (Level 2-3) 6:45 - 7:45pm Treat yourself to the active flow of yoga as you flow from one posture into the next synchronizing your breath with your movement followed by a sweet state of relaxation with sound healing using Tibetan singing bowls.
Basic Yoga with Mary Ellen 8:00 - 9:00pm Beginners basic yoga poses incorporating breath awareness for strength, flexibility and balance, ending with relaxation...
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nov 7, Dancing by members of The Riskallah Riyad Dance Theatre at Jule's Mediterranean Cuisine 695 Main St., Monroe, CT- The first and third Saturday of each month. Two shows 7:00PM and 9:00PM. http://Riskallah.com (Performances tab)
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November 7th - Free Yoga Classes by the Lotus Gardens Teacher Trainees http://www.harmonyyogadance.com/Workshopinfo.htm 30 Bridge Street New Milford
Power Yoga with Theresa (Level 2-3) 8:15 - 9:15am This is a challenging, invigorating flow to strengthen and lengthen muscles as well as relieve stress in the body. Using breath to connect mind and body while cultivating acceptance of where you are today in every asana. Students should have basic knowledge of yoga practice.
Restorative Flow with Casey (All Levels) 12:30 - 1:30pm Luxurious yoga practice with movements that are slow, gentle repetitive and rocking to deeply nourish.
A Heart Opening Flow with Claudette (Level 1-2) 1:45 - 2:45pm Open the heart center cultivating joy and courage, clear the mind and invigorate the body through this back bending flow.
The Absolute Basics with Marge (Beginners) 3:00 - 4:00pm This class is especially designed for the newest yogis! If you are new to Yoga, jump in the Absolute Basics Class and start your Yoga adventure. This class includes an introduction to yoga philosophy, yoga breathing and meditation, and of course the basic poses.
Yoga for Self Love with Joan (Beginners) 4:15 - 5:15pm Experience postures and meditations to help you practice Ahimsa, or non-violence towards yourself. Often, we talk to ourselves or treat ourselves in ways that we would never treat others. This class will help you make room for kindness in the way you think of your own self.
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November 8th - Free Yoga Classes by the Lotus Gardens Teacher Trainees http://www.harmonyyogadance.com/Workshopinfo.htm30 Bridge Street New Milford
Sports Conditioning Flow with Ann Marie (Level 1-2) 8:00 - 9:00am. Get ready for winter sports! Focus on hips and legs.
Beginners Basic with Suzette (Beginners) 9:05 - 10:05am Start your journey into yoga by learning the basics of alignment, breathing and mindfulness in a variety of elemental poses.
Gentle Flow with Katie (All Levels) 10:15 - 11:15am All levels Gentle Flow starts with breath work, and is followed by a gentle series of postures that promote awareness to alignment and is geared toward those who enjoy a gentler and slower approach to flexibility.
Advanced Beginners with Sue (Level 1-2) 11:30 - 12:30pm Review, renew, reinvigorate with 1 hour of basic yoga asanas.
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Nov. 8th - Panthean Temple of CT, OPEN SAMHAIN CELEBRATION, HAYRIDE & DRUM CIRCLE. check in at 6:30 pm. Schreiber's Farm, Quakers Farms Road, Oxford. OUR BIGGEST DRUM JAM OF THE YEAR! Drum circle led by Imakhu after ritual! hayride starts promptly at 7 pm, ritual under the moon to follow and then relax, feast, and gather by the warmth of our bonfire for drumming and festivities at Schreiber's Farm! Please pay early - we need to know how many people to feed! For directions, fees and terms please contact: PantheanTemple@aol.com.
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November 8- CIRCLE OF THE SACRED WELL, FULL MOON Eclectic Ritual, - 7:30 p.m. ~ The Unitarian Universalist church located at 96 Chapel street in Stratford. $5.00 suggested donation. For additional information: www.theCircleOfTheSacredWell.org , oramw@yahoo.com , There will be a ritual in the Eclectic Wiccan Tradition, followed by a potluck meal. Please bring a potluck item to share.
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Nov 9- SUFI DANCING, A Spiritual Revival Dances of Universal Peace. The dances are taught, the music is live. Info: Shems & Waliah at 860-444.7817 or smguillow@snet.net Second Sundays at: Dragon’s Egg, 401 Shewville Road, Ledyard, CT, 5-7 p.m. ongoing.
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November 13: CANDLEWOOD SACRED CIRCLE DANCE with Ronnie, (second Fridays)
...Transformation, Last Harvest -regular dance
bring photos, mementos or memories to share of departed loved ones for the center as we celebrate Samhain.

new time 8:15-9:45 p.m.
A Common Ground, Studio I, 346 Main Street, Danbury, CT.
This is the Elks Building, enter through the Red door in the rear of the building, down the stairs.
$5 suggested donation,
http://CWcircledance.wetpaint.com/
e-mail: OpalDance@yahoo.com

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nov 14, Dancing by students of Riskallah Riyad at Jule's Mediterranean Cuisine 695 Main St., Monroe, CT-Special seating at 6:00 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Limited menu and prix fixe dinner for the seating. You must reserve your seat at and pay ahead at: http://Riskallah.com (Performances tab).
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November 15th, -Panthean Temple - Day trip to America's Stonehenge! leaving from Derby at 9 am. We will be caravanning/carpooling from Derby. Please write Alicia at PantheanTemple@aol.com if you will be joining us. Link: http://www.stonehengeusa.com/VisitUs07.htm#Admission%20Rates More info can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Stonehenge
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Nov 16 - Community DRUM CIRCLES - As always, you can expect an uplifting evening of playing hand drums and other percussion, with some basic instruction and facilitation, building into freestyle, high-energy group drum jams. No experience necessary. Hand drums provided or bring your own. Other acoustic instruments always welcome, and dancing is not only allowed, it¹s encouraged. Upcoming 2009 dates: Nov. 16, Dec. 21 Time: 7:30-9:00pm. Admission: $15.00/$5.00 seniors, and kids under 12. Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Road, Weston. Info: 203-544-7085, rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net, or www.sounddirections.net (click on Community Events)
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nov 17- CIRCLE OF THE SACRED WELL, STUDY GROUP, - 7:30 p.m. ~ The Unitarian Universalist church located at 96 Chapel street in Stratford. $5.00 suggested donation. www.theCircleOfTheSacredWell.org , Contact for upcoming events: oramw@yahoo.com Refreshments will be served.
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November 20, Middle Eastern PERCUSSION CIRCLE with Ronnie.
Guided and Open drumming.
A relaxing place to become more familiar with Middle Eastern Percussion Instruments and Rhythms. Bring your hand drums: dumbek, riq(tamborine), tar(frame drum), zills(finger cymbals), etc.
Pots, pans and boxes work too!!
We have a few instruments to share.
African and other instruments welcome, technique will be Arabic.
at A Common Ground, Studio I,
346 Main Street, Danbury, CT.
This is the Elks Building, enter through the
Red door in the rear of the building, down the stairs.
$5 suggested donation to pay the rent, no one turned away.
AUTUMN 2009: nov 20, dec 18 new time 8:15-9:30 p.m..
OpalDance@yahoo.com 203-947-2213 http://cwcircledance.wetpaint.com/page/MEdrumming
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Nov 21 - SPINNERS GET TOGETHER, (most)3rd saturdays - a monthly spinning circle is forming in New Milford. Bring your wheels and/or spindles and something to spin. Bring along some “Show-and-Tell”, too. This is to be a creative time away from all the other “busy-ness” of our lives; a time to be with like-minded people, to spin, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. OpalDance@yahoo.com for info.
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nov 21, Dancing by members of The Riskallah Riyad Dance Theatre at Jule's Mediterranean Cuisine 695 Main St., Monroe, CT- The first and third Saturday of each month. Two shows 7:00PM and 9:00PM. http://Riskallah.com (Performances tab)
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~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dec 1-22(Tuesdays), Learn to Meditate at A Common Ground Studio, Danbury, CT•7:30 p.m. Studio I (346 Main Street, behind the Elks Club) fee to be announced. www.acommonground.net
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December 3: NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY-SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, -regular dance (first Thursdays, September - June)
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Dec 8 - Community Drum Circles in Westport, CT. This interactive program, especially designed for seniors, uses hand drums and percussion to build community, lift spirits and release stress, while participants have fun in the process. HealthRHYTHMS graduate, Randy Brody, facilitates the program. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary! Drums provided or bring your own. Programs are usually on the first Tuesday of the month. 2009 Dates: Aug 4, Oct 6, Dec 8 (please call for future dates). Time: 2:00-3:00pm. Location: The Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave., Westport. FREE! Please register in advance by stopping by the center, or calling 203-341-5098. www.sounddirections.net
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December 11: CANDLEWOOD SACRED CIRCLE DANCE with Ronnie, 2nd Fridays ...
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December 12, Save the Date! The CWPN will be celebrating its 20th year Anniversary with a Northern Tradition Yule Celebration. This event will take place on in Danbury, Connecticut. The day will be filled with classes and vendors and the evening will be filled with Ritual and celebration. We hope you will be able to join us. More information will be posted as we get closer to the event. http://cwpn.org/
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Dec 12, Music for the Planet Winter Solstice Concert: Saturday, 7:30pm Location: Norfield Grange in Weston, CT. (directions: http://sounddirections.net/htm/grange.htm ) $15 admission - $10 seniors (65+) and children (under 12) For more information call (203) 544-7085, E-mail rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net. Please visit the Music for the Planet web site (http://www.mfplanet.com/ ).
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december 6, 12, 13, 19, 20- Danbury Railway Museum - Train rides and visit Santa in his Special Coach. www.danburyrail.org
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DECEMBER 18, Middle Eastern PERCUSSION CIRCLE with Ronnie. Guided and Open drumming. 3rd Fridays.
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december 31- Danbury Railway Museum - Danbury's New Year's Eve celebration (pending). www.danburyrail.org
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MEdrumming

Roni08 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:43 CDT

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bio

Roni08 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:09:09 CDT

Descriptive Biography:
Ronnie began training in various schools of movement, dance and music in her youth and continues learning to this day as she studies Middle Eastern dance with Riskallah Riyad.

In 1995 Ronnie began her participation in Sacred Circle Dance in Fairfield, Connecticut and soon learned to become a facilitator of this community dance style. Between 2000 and 2008 Ronnie led New Haven Community Sacred Circle Dance and since 2008 has been leading the monthly Candlewood Sacred Circle Dance at A Common Ground.

Ronnie studied a variety of percussion instruments in depth with Master Percussionist John Marshall of Litchfield, Connecticut. She has also taken African Drumming workshops with Connecticut drummers: Peter Hawes, Randy Brody, Ya Ya Diallo of Mali and the Camara School of Waterbury, Connecticut. Additionally, she has studied frame drumming at workshops with Master Drummer Glen Velez and Evelyn Avoglia and has taken Middle Eastern rhythm workshops with Riskallah Riyad. Ronnie now offers monthly Middle Eastern Percussion Circles at A Common Ground.

Dance/Cultural Training
· 2006 – present, Riskallah Riyad – Middle Eastern Dance, Danbury, Ct. Multiple weekly classes and workshops as offered.
· 2008 – Elena Lentini – Middle Eastern Dance workshop workshop, Danbury, Ct
· 2007 Mahmoud Reda – Middle Eastern Dance weekend workshop, Danbury, Ct
· 1995-1997 Nadia Mousssa – several Middle Eastern Dance workshops: veil, Egyptian, fan, basic, Fairfield, Ct
· 1995-1997 John Marshall – Middle Eastern and World Drumming and Percussion (riq, tar, dumbek, zar, bodrhan, djembe, rhythm sticks, etc) modern and traditional methods, Litchfield, Ct
· 1996-1997 Linda (Samia) Hunter - Middle Eastern Dance, at Joe Villaine Dance Studio, Fairfield, Ct and additional private sessions
· 1996-1997 Joe Villaine - Jazz, Ballet, Modern and Ballroom dance, at Joe Villaine Dance Studio, Fairfield, Ct
· 1997-1999 Dilys (Dana) Pierson– Sacred Circle Dance, New Haven, Ct
· 1995-1998 Elise Harrison – Sacred Circle Dance, Fairfield, Ct
· 1995-1997 African Drumming workshops with Connecticut drummers: Peter Hawes, Randy Brody, Ya Ya Diallo of Mali and the Camara School of Waterbury, Connecticut. Frame drumming at workshops with Master Drummer Glen Velez and Evelyn Avoglia.
· 1986-1997 Mickey Smith and Sean Oldham, Goju Ryu Karatedo, Brookfield, Ct · 1982-1985 Phyllis Cooper, Collegiate Varsity Fencing, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Ct
· 1982 Phyllis Cooper, Modern Dance, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Ct
· 1981-1982 Phyllis Cooper, Yoga, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Ct
· 1972-1981 Saul Manoni and other teachers of the Brookfield Ct School systems in instrumental performance of: Flute, piccolo, oboe and bassoon
· 1969-1972 Kita Czap - Ballet, New Milford, Ct
· 1968-1969 Romano's Dance Studio – Ballet and Jazz, Bank Street, New Milford, Ct

Directions

Roni08 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:34:41 CDT

A Common Ground, Studio I
346 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06811

from Westbound I-84:
Take exit #5 "Downtown Danbury (CT-53), Bethel"
Turn Right at the bottom of the exit onto North Main Street which becomes Main Street, go 0.7 mile total

from Eastbound I-84:
Take exit #5, "Downtown Danbury (CT-37), Bethel (CT-39)", go 0.1 mile
Continue straight on Downs Street, go 0.2 mile
Turn Right onto Main Street(CT-53), go 0.4 mile

arrive:
not far past the railroad tracks...
345 Main Street will be on your RIGHT,
Just beyond the big orange MIDAS sign
there is a white illuminated sign for "A Common Ground" in the lawn
this is the ELKS building, enter via shared driveway to Right of Elks Building
parking is around the back of the building

enter through the RED DOOR in the back of the building
there will be stairs leading down.

LEAVE YOUR SHOES ON THE LANDING PLEASE.
This is a dance studio and no street shoes are allowed

links

Roni08 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:23:02 CDT

If you live in the New Haven area, please also visit New Haven Community Sacred Circle Dance http://NHcircledance.wetpaint.com

___ME Drumming monthly at A Common Ground, Studio 1, 346 Main Street, Danbury. Directions etc: http://cwcircledance.wetpaint.com/page/Directions

___BMAD date will be posted on Bill's web page two weeks in advance: http://www.conntras.org/billfischer.htm

___ www.calsnet.net/circle_dancing Calendar of Circle Dance events:

___Riskallah Riyad, Belly Dance Classes, Workshops and Performance. Danbury, CT www.riskallah.com

___OKBARI Middle Eastern Ensemble http://www.okbari.org/index.html

___ www.neskaya.com ...just north of Franconia Notch, New Hampshire – World Dance (Sacred Circle Dance) Sundays 6-8PM and Wednesdays 6-7:30PM. Yoga, Tai Chi, Seasonal events and workshops.

___ WWW.MARADANCE.COM , Mara Morris, Sacred Circle Dance, International Folk Dance, Paneurhythmy - East Hampton, CT

___SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, Manchester, CT - Susan (860) 455-0346 or 933-3586 or cauldron@snet.net. www.c4pt.org

___WWW.NOMADFEST.ORG, annual festival - NOMAD (NOrtheast Music Art and Dance) is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization affiliated with the Country Dance and Song Society. http://www.nomadfest.org/

___ WWW.SACREDCIRCLES.COM , TOUCHSTONE FARM & YOGA CENTER, Living in the Mystery - Easthampton, Mass.

___ http://www.circledancenetwork.org.uk/pages/1159300342.htm , UK Circle Dance Network

___ WWW.WORLDANCE.ORG , Stefan and Bethan Freedman's web page.

___ HTTP://PAGES.CTHOME.NET/MORRISBELLS/ - New Haven Morris and Sword. To contact New Haven Morris and Sword for performances or to join in the fun please call: David Sacco- (Squire) 203 949-9298, Paul McGuire- 203 776-1812, We are always recruiting! Wednesday is dance night. Join us at Center Church Parish House 311 Temple St. New Haven

___ MUSIC FOR PEOPLE WORKSHOPS www.musicforpeople.org

___CT_PaganEvents - Connecticut Pagan Events, Pagan Events for Connecticut and the surrounding area to provide true networking. Any group may post their events. Not a discussion list, events only. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CT_PaganEvents/

___ PANTHEAN TEMPLE OF CT Mailing Address: POB 111, Derby CT 06418, Phone: 203-660-1369, Email: PantheanTemple@aol.com, Temple Website: www.pagancommunitychurch.org, Store: SubRosa Magick - www.SubRosaMagick.com Festival: www.paganodyssey.org

___ CIRCLE OF THE SACRED WELL - meeting at the Unitarian Universalist church located at 96 Chapel street in Stratford. www.theCircleOfTheSacredWell.org -Open Full Moon Circles and -Open Study Group: 3rd Tuesdays.

___ Forest Folk: Website: http://www.forestfolkfest.com/ Forest Folk: Spirit in the Woods. A wonderful gathering. The vision is simple, yet beautiful. A 4 Day Gathering where teachers, artists, performers, crafters, students, and dream weavers come together to share, learn and grow in all ways through our statement of purpose.

*****************MORE DRUMMING INFO****************************
_____ WWW.SOUNDDIRECTIONS.NET - Randy Brody, 203-544-7085* rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net*. DRUM CIRCLE PARTIES - DRUM LESSONS - Middle-Eastern hand drums and percussion. - DRUMS AND PERCUSSION instruments to sell. Community drumming events.

_____STICKS AND STONES FARM: http://www.sticksandstonesfarm.com/events.htm Community drum circles and much, much more! Sticks and Stones Farm now shares its tranquil setting with individuals, families and groups who are seeking rustic day and weekend retreats. The Farm is also the location for stone classes, healthy culinary classes, yoga and pilates classes, monthly drum circles, children's summer workshops, celebrations.

================== RECYCLING AND GREEN LINKS:
___ C.J. May, President, Connecticut Recyclers Coalition, "The Voice of Recycling in Connecticut", www.ctrecyclers.org

___ Opt out of Yellow Pages or White Pages home delivery: www.YellowPagesGoesGreen.org "will contact the local telephone company and provide them with your name and address and tell them to stop the nonsense. This does not cost you anything. Please go to the sign up sheet and help eliminate this problem." Also, their resources page provides additional links to 'Opt-out' and Green organizations.

___ Where to recycle what: http://earth911.com

================== more friends...........
___Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White Street, Danbury, CT - 'The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers. The Museum, located in the historic station and rail yard in downtown Danbury, Connecticut, offers railroad history, tours, train rides, a collection of original and restored rolling stock, and opportunities for hands-on railroad work at "12 inches to the foot" scale.' www.danburyrail.org

___ENLIGHTENMENT-Massage 'Yoga and More' - SARAH - www.senlightenment.com senlightenment@yahoo.com 203-264-3014. In your home. Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Graduate. 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Training @ Sacred Rivers Yoga. Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner certified -JSJ in Scottsdale Arizona. Certified Reflexologist - Laura Norman Institute , NY. Reiki Master of Usui System of Natural Healing. Certified AVEDA AROMAOLOGIST Aveda Institute. International Certification in Aromatherapy - Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Emotional Freedom Technique - Instructed by Gary H. Graig. On going study of traditional therapies, energetic foundations and metaphysical arts and sciences.

___Solar and Lunar events anywhere in the world: www.sunrisesunset.com

About Sacred Circle Dance

Roni08 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:11:51 CDT

Here's a little more information to let you know about the Dance:
Sacred Circle Dance is a world-wide, loosely-related community of people who believe in the restoration of folk dance as a manner of gathering people together. We try to keep and enhance the traditions that make us a special community. Generally speaking, circles are open. All ages are welcome. The facilitator and participants shape the specific focus of each dance community. Some Circles are highly meditative, some energetic, and some gather just for the fun of it. Dances come from folk and religious traditions of all kinds. Newly birthed dances will also be presented at times. Quite often dances related to the season of the year are presented. Each Dance is taught and time is spent to aquaint dancers with the spirit and background of the dance if it is known.