Sacred Dance

Sacred dance encompasses all movement that expresses or enhances spiritual experiences. It may be a part of a worship service, a group experience or a private spiritual practice.

Some examples of sacred dance are:

• Native American Ghost Dance
• Classical Indian dance, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Mohiniattam, and some others.
• The whirling done by Whirling Dervishes.
• The ecstatic dance of the Greek fire-walkers at the Anastenaria.
• Liturgical dance occurs as part of a liturgy or worship service.
• Ritual dance is a type of sacred dance, like Gurdjieff movements.
• (Sacred) Circle dance