Channeling is the act of communicating supernatural knowledge or insight received from the world of Spirit. Channeled Movement happens when those messages are received and expressed kinetically in the body. It is a type of spiritual transmission that can be seen and felt on an entirely different level and one that bypasses any language barriers.
Divination is the practice of discovering knowledge or insight of the unknown by transcending the mundane. It is practiced within many different cultures and religious communities using a wide variety of tools and methods. Dance divination is a unique spiritual practice of receiving and interpreting supernatural messages, information, or insight while watching or engaging in channeled movement or divinely inspired dance. It is an observational practice that draws from the principles of dance composition, energetics, and other esoteric systems such as tarot and astrology.
Our bodies have a voice that longs to be heard. That voice is movement. By engaging in movement that is guided by what we feel to be true (versus what we know to be true), we learn to channel our inner wisdom. Intuitive movement is a personal practice of self-expression that can transport us to a place of being fully aware and fully present in our physical bodies. When we move guided solely by our intuition, not focused on technique or choreography, dancing becomes something of a treasure hunt. We can discover our unique truth and embrace our authenticity. Inside this type of container, we can begin to speak our innate soul language in a way that words can’t adequately express.
A shaman is an intuitive healer. The word shaman literally means “one who knows”. Shamans connect with the spirit realm through altered states of consciousness in order to direct spiritual energy back into the physical world, usually for the purpose of healing. Dance or movement is one way to achieve this altered state and begin your journey. Then there is a turning point where you begin to move through a dream-like landscape - interacting with the world beyond the veil.
This blog is a resource for spiritual seekers, aspiring to professional dancers, and all those in between. I've spent more than half of my life weaving together my professional dance career and my spiritual path as both are equally important to me. The points of intersection that I've discovered over the past two decades are what fuels my soul. It's been a wild adventure and also a profoundly transformational journey - one that continues to evolve. My hope in reading this blog is that you'll be inspired to explore spirituality in new and embodied ways while also deepening your relationship with yourself and this incredible world we inhabit.
