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Mystical Persian Dance & Sufi Ritual

http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/index.cfm?Group_ID=3904

Jun 29 - Jul 4, 2007

Sayyad
Presented by: Banafsheh Sayyad

Dance

Turn, tremble and bow your way to greater freedom. In this mesmerizing workshop, melt and merge into awareness through a potent mix of Persian Dance and Sufi Ritual. Experience wave-like gestures that awaken the chakras and the spirit. Explore the intersection between trance and directed movement. Discover how Tai Chi and Chinese Meridian theory can ignite our true internal rhythms. With creative guidance from the revered Persian poet, Rumi, twist and twirl with ecstatic and sincere expression. In the Dance of Oneness, the body becomes the instrument of poetry. Everyone welcome.

TUITION: $545 CDN, $505 US (meals & accommodation extra), 5 nights

Banafsheh Sayyad is an internationally renowned Persian dancer and choreographer. Considered a pioneer in her field, she approaches dance as prayer. Her teaching is an innovative fusion of dance technique and rapturous response. She holds an MFA in Dance from UCLA and is a certified acupuncturist. Sayyad has extensively toured her solo and ensemble work with her company NAMAH in Europe, North America and Australia. www.namah.net

"Her sacred dance caused almost unbearable ecstasy to rise up within me and burst forth into another world.” ~ Past Workshop Participant

“Part whirling dervish, part flamenco femme fatale, sensuous and audacious, Banafsheh's dance is a mesmerizing foray into the body as trance mechansim; a DNA strand, supple, fluid and noble, come to life.~ LA Times

Use this form to send us the details of your stay. We will make every effort to contact you within 2 working days to confirm. Please note that your reservation can only be guaranteed upon receipt of your non-refundable deposit. Deposits for programs on Cortes Island are $395 Cnd. For programs in Vancouver the full tuition price is due upon registration. To discuss the details of your reservation with us please call (800)933-6339 x232.

Register early, to ensure your workshop and accommodation choice. Plan to arrive after 4:00 pm on the day your program begins. If you are having meals with us, dinner is served at 6:30 pm. All programs finish with lunch on the last day.

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