In my travels through North Africa, Turkey, and the Middle East, I spoke with women about the origins of belly dance. The question of “why was it created?” always resulted in the same answer: for birth. The question of “when was it created?” also had a unanimous...
I am originally from Pennsylvania, where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Grassroots Social Movements and Empowerment. After school, I traveled the world for a decade learning different cultures’ traditions and dances. Having...
The image of the mandorla (which literally means “almond” in Italian) represents union. It is perhaps the most ancient sacred symbol known to humankind, said to have been inscribed on the Ark of the Covenant. Also known as the Vesica Piscis, it symbolizes the sacred...
“The 5 Elements of Healing Dance” – an interview with Michelle Dionne that was published in the August 2013 edition of WNC Woman. To view the article, please follow this link. “Freeing the Feminine” – an article by...
Birth Dancing Circle: pre-natal/post-natal yoga, dance and support Dates TBA at Long Time Sun Yoga in Fairview Cost: $90 for series, $18 drop-in *** Registration Required, Limited Space *** To REGISTER: Email Michelle or use the paypal button below This...
