Sacred dance

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 include:

* Native American Ghost Dance

* Classical Indian dance, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Mohiniattam, and some others.

* 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.

ee also

* Religious ecstasy
* Nataraja


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