Saturday 21^st September from 10am to 4pm
Led by Joyce McAndrew

Dancing in a circle is a deep tradition across many cultures, an expressive medium to mark important occasions, to celebrate, strengthen and draw communities together.  Circle dance can be both gentle and reflective and energetic and lively.  The dances are based on repeated patterns giving then a meditative quality. This is an inviting programme which explores the beauty of music and movement which echoes  both feelings, and mood, touching both the soul and the imagination.  Throughout this retreat you will have an opportunity to experience both traditional and contemporary dances.  All levels of experience are catered for as the dances are always taught first.  The dances will follow a meditative and contemplative theme and will be punctuated with reflective readings.

Dancing in a circle is a deep tradition across many cultures, an expressive medium to mark important occasions, to celebrate, strengthen and draw communities together.  Circle dance can be both gentle and reflective and energetic and lively.  The dances are based on repeated patterns giving then a meditative quality.

This is an inviting programme which explores the beauty of music and movement which echoes  both feelings, and mood, touching both the soul and the imagination.  Throughout this retreat you will have an opportunity to experience both traditional and contemporary dances.  All levels of experience are catered for as the dances are always taught first.

The dances will follow a meditative and contemplative theme and will be punctuated with reflective readings.

Day retreat schedule:

10.00 am  – Welcome and refreshments
11.15am – Tea/coffee biscuits and scones
1.00pm – Lunch
3.00pm – Afternoon tea
4.30 – Finish

Suggested donation £45

 

Joyce McAndrew, originates from Tyneside, and is an experienced circle dance teacher.  Joyce brings to us the diversity of circle dance, promoting reflection and self-expression through dance and music. 

Joyce will introduce us to the power of dance in facilitating self-reflection, intrapersonal communication and collective joy and wellbeing.  Using music ranging from classical to contemporary, we will encounter an unforgettable experience that will enhance our health and wellbeing, as well as enabling us to reflect on our own renewal.

photograph by Judy King