02 – 05 APRIL , 2004
Dear World Dancers,
Although the Sun-Moon Dance was brought forth from the vision of a Native
American, it is important to understand that it is not strictly a Native
American Dance. It is a dance open to all people who seek the inspiration
to live a life of greater spiritual awareness and who are willing to invest
the effort. For instance, each Sun-Moon Dancer is asked to make a commitment
to dance for four years.
The four days of the Sun-Moon Dance bring many teachings. The form of
the dance itself is a metaphor for prayer. Sacred dancing teaches us about
the power of putting all aspects of ourselves into our prayers –
physically, mentally and emotionally. The fasting observed in the dance
brings us mental clarity, appreciation for food and clean water, and teaches
us how strong we really are. Movement teaches us about the importance
of dancing for a vision, and then dancing the vision so that it may be
embodied and realized. It also teaches us that manifesting what we truly
desire requires commitment, effort and surrender.
On a personal level, Sun-Moon Dancers may experience personal breakthrough
and transformation, deep insights and visions, and a spiritual acceleration
that lasts throughout the year. The commitment to dance a full cycle of
four dances is important as it brings about healing on mental, emotional,
physical and spiritual levels. Since each of us is a microcosm of the
planet, the healing we bring to ourselves also brings healing to the earth.
For these reasons alone, the dance is a powerful gift that you give to
yourself and to those you love.
On a planetary level, the dance works with the energy and spirits
of the land. The dance arbor is the sacred Medicine Wheel, and represents
the world and the life it contains and nurtures. In the dance, we work
to bring in the directional energies of the east, south, west, north,
up above, and down below. The web of energy created by the dancers transfers
into the land, and permeates the world to bring healing. The dance and
the drum releases new spiritual energy from deep within the earth to be
used for peace.
Grandfather Joseph once said that
the Sun-Moon Dance is for graduate students. Those who are called to it
come to make important changes in their personal lives, as well as to
assist in the grand work of planetary healing and the promotion of global
peace.
He has blessed Felicity Macdonald as Chief for this dance, and others
as Moon Mothers, Dog Soldiers and Drummers. We would be honored to have
you dance with us
If you are called to take part in this Dance, please contact by e-mail:
Felicity Macdonald or Brigid Meagher (in the USA) at who would be happy to help you purchase air tickets at good prices (she has come to Brazil for 4 years as our Chief Drummer as has gained experience on how to get here economically!).
Other details will be available in November here at: http://www.dancingthelight.com
Blessings
Felicity and Andrew
