In Morocco, dance is everywhere. The dance, the music, the joie de vivre is always present. When we would go to Morocco, my family used the lila ceremonies and Gnawa dance to induce trance for healing. This was part of my childhood. Even from the age of five, I participated. I remember imitating the older family members as they danced. This is what dance is for me. Through dance, through food, through sharing energy, we get in touch with the spirits and the healing process takes place. The music and dance of the Gnawa are universal and the healing can be for everyone.
Let the Dancers Speak
Ballet West’s Works from Within program gave company dancers a chance to speak. This year’s edition featured five works: Katlyn Addison’s “Andromeda,” Nicole Fannéy’s “Lingering Echoes,” Jazz Khai Bynum’s “With Feeling,” Vinicius Lima’s “Elis,” and Emily Adams’ “Mass Hysterical.”
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