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Sacred Circle Dance
Regula Büchler
Europe | Dance
Sacred Circle Dances come from the popular traditions of Israel, Russia, Greece, Bulgaria, … or have been created to any style of music, some lively and joyful, others slow and rather calm. Bachflower dances are also part of the repertoire.
Sacred Circle Dances (also known as “Dancemeditation”, “Meditation in movement”) recall the place of dance in many peoples live still today: celebrating life through the seasons and ages: social rite - sacred rite. In some traditions, the circle symbolizes infinity, perfection, the sacred and is associated with the sky and its cyclical movements. The square, on the other hand, is associated with the earth, with matter.
We will start the workshops with exercises and movements to make the body available for dancing: warm-up - relaxation - postural reconstruction - presence. Then we will continue and with a few, brief explanations already, we can dance together.
The dances encourage encounters. Thus, sometimes, feelings of belonging and union are born by making us live magical moments. And if a person ever “forgets” a step, the group helps to regain momentum.
To dance you do net need any pervious knowledge or a partner. There is no age limit.
For Regula Büchler, Sacred Circle Dances are a way of blossoming, of opening up to oneself and to others, of expressing one’s joy of life.
Bio
Regula Büchler has always danced passionately. She was introduced to ballroom dancing, jazz dance… and plunged into the world of west and central African dance. Fascinated by body movement, she perfected her training with a diploma in dance and movement pedagogy. In 1988, Regula discovered Sacred Circle Dance and quickly began teaching. Bach Flower Dances and seated dances are also part of her repertoire.
She continues to train with renowned teachers of Balkan and Sacred Circle Dance (Friedel Kloke-Eibl, Saskia Kloke, and Nanni Kloke). Yet another new world is opening up for Regula with her introduction to “Bal folk”. In 2020, Regula decided to enroll in the training program at the Friedel KlokeEible Institute in Germany and, in November 2024, got the “Méditation des Tanzes – Sacred Dance” certificate. Regula continues being trained and in November 2024 obtains the diploma Meditation des Tanzes - Sacred Dance institute run by Friedel KlokeEibl.
Regula forms and leads groups in different contexts. In her classes, Regula brings a gentle approach to consciousness and she is delighted to share her enthusiasm and joy of dancing together. A global vision of the human being flows naturally from her journey and teaching. The dances she offers are not only just physical movements, but also a lively expression of dancing and meeting.
PLACE:
Salle ADEM II, 44, rue des Maraîchers, 1205 Geneva
TIMETABLE:
3:30pm – 7pm
October 30 – December 12 – January 9 – February 20 – April 3
FEES:
80.- CHF / 65.- CHF ADEM members
Annual ADEM membership fee of 50.00 CHF required
CONTACT:
T : +41 22 310 11 58
Email : danservivre@bluewin.ch
Hot drinks and dark chocolate will be provided. Please bring comfortable shoes and a treat to share during the break.
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