Julie Forsey writes... Four days after the Earthquake, we gathered for our weekly class, a fundraiser for Christchurch. With a disaster of such enormity, how can we possibly respond? Isn’t it superficial or facile, to dance in the knowledge of such suffering, like the Emperor Nero who ‘fiddled … [Read more...]
Review of Lucia Horan’s Endless Waves
Julie Forsey writes... After dancing a weekend workshop, ‘Endless Waves’, taught by Lucia Horan, I feel replete. Aaah! That was wonderful! Lucia was visiting New Zealand from her home ‘town’ of New York, and we were fortunate indeed that she made time in her schedule to teach a weekend … [Read more...]
Summer: The Time To Dance by Geash
Dear Dancing Friends... It feels like a good time to dance!! I do admit this could easily be a generic opening for any 5Rhythms newsletter or blog at any time of day, night or year! This feels like a good time to dance. As the flowers are blooming color magic, asI can almost see the gardens … [Read more...]
Still Moving by Christina
I went for a walk yesterday in the evening, cold and clear and the light was magnificent and is there for a little bit longer. We are slowly moving upwards again, out of the deepest dark (and wet), first spring flowers show up and Tuis make evening noises. I have been very much in a place of … [Read more...]
Riding the Waves
Sacha Paddy writes... The change feels like it has finally come here in Auckland/Waiheke, the winds have picked up, even a little much needed rain, the seas are choppy and changeable, and I’ve started wearing socks again. The summer felt eternal this year and I must admit I am enjoying the relief … [Read more...]
A Holiday Wave by Sacha Paddy
Up north on holiday with my family, a lovely big noisy bunch of sisters, their partners and children, and my mother at an old bach by the water. I sleep in my tent for a bit of night time peace and quiet. Waking in the STILLNESS of the morning, all is calm and slow, gentle water lapping on … [Read more...]
Returning Home
Geordie Jahner writes... Dear Dancing Friends, Spring rains and new growth…veggie gardens, new projects, and a whole new chapter. Letting go of a life that I created in Maui over these past 21 years has made for a powerfully transformative winter/summer. Add to this the experience of letting go … [Read more...]
