Sacred dance

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Sacred dance encompasses all movement that expresses or enhances spiritual experiences. It may be a part of a worship service, a group experience or a private spiritual practice.

Some examples of sacred dance include:

• Native American Ghost Dance

• Classical Indian dance, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Mohiniattam, and some others.

• Whirling dervishes.

• The ecstatic dance of the Greek fire-walkers at the Anastenaria

• Liturgical dance occurs as part of a liturgy or worship service.

• Ritual dance is a type of sacred dance.

[edit] See also

• Religious ecstasy
• Nataraja