WHAT IS SPIRALDANCE
“The
spiral represents the
eternal dance of life – ascending, descending, expanding,
contracting, winding
and spinning: a dance through which man can incorporate the movements
of the
universe, the dynamic flow between opposites and feel the heart of
unification
at the calm core of the centre of a spiral. It is a powerful symbolic
form that
we recognise consciously and unconsciously.”
SpiralDance has developed through an
integration of contemporary dance, martial movement and other dance
forms, and finds its source in nature and the elements. It is a natural
and expressive way of moving, underpinned by sound technique, that inspires creativity, expands dance
vocabulary and is a good tool for the integration of dance styles and
other art forms. It also brings new insights to traditional methods of
dance and is healthy for the body.
The spiral is inherent in most dance/movement styles and is seen
everywhere in the natural world and is present in our DNA in the form
of the double helix. We have discovered that the spiral activates and
gives direction to the circle, ensures a living flow of energy, is a
good tool for creative focus and discovery and deepens understanding of technique. The spiral is the
pathway to the source of a given movement and the point of transition
between movements, levels and emotional states.
By taking dance back to source and working with the dynamics and
interplay of the elements - earth, air, fire and water - it is possible
to bring greater awareness to the characteristics of specific parts of
the body, the qualities and eloquence of particular movements and dance
sequences, and access a rich source of imagery that inspires creative
dance and choreography.
The development of SpiralDance is ongoing as an inspiration for
choreography, a tool for creative discovery and an effective means to
express and communicate life experience.
SPIRALDANCE
Allows imagination to
find physical expression
Uses clear and accessible
technique and form
Draws inspiration from nature
Creates energy and vitality
without exhaustion
Highlights and supports
individual creativity
Helps integration with other
artists
Generates free-flow
Instils a sense of joy and
wellbeing
Honours dance as a unique and
creative art form
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