VVV Residency

  https://youtu.be/2mb3e5VpKyA?si=B18Ij0TeJzlCd7nw  Building on my last blog post and the idea of forgotten narratives, I went on to look at dance culture in the context of it being a cure for illness. Whilst layering medicine adverts over rave scenes, I reflected on the reality behind it all and how dance is seen as a cure for many. I came across a video of 5Rhythms, a practice I’m familiar with and a personal family favourite. Leading me to think more about the healing aspect and how dance frees people, seen in various cultures across time. I find the energy and emotion seen in such movement very compelling, whether positive or negative, wherever, whenever, it is a way to heal.  5Rythms is done in steps yet all based on grounding and allowing yourself to be, in a spirituality context, no set rules or instructions. Prompting me to consider the role of instructions in both dance and medicine as well as day to day life. Whilst doing research I came across various talks and...