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About our Philosophy and the Foundations of our Work...
 MISSION STATEMENT
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Our mission is to be a dance company
that creates and performs original
choreography that:
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Is based on the ancient practices of Yoga,
using the
postures of Hatha-Yoga as the vocabulary for our dances;
Conveys the
spirituality, focus, and inner awareness of Yoga; and
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Is well-crafted,
has
artistic integrity,
and appeals to a wide audience,
while staying true to the
essential spirit of Yoga,
which means "union".
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 DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE
The Yoga Garden Dancers' performances are primarily based on the postures of
Hatha-Yoga. The choreographed movements are accompanied and informed by intense
inner awareness, which provides a sense of focus for both the performers
and the audience. Because of this approach, which is integral to traditional
Yoga, the performances are imbued with a spiritual presence that communicates
itself to the audience, thus making the experience participatory. The Yoga
Garden Dancers' presentations are energetic, dramatic, sometimes comedic, and
often visually stunning, while at the same time meditative and inspirational.
They convey the beauty and power of Yoga while meeting the highest standards of
artistic presentation and theatrical production.
ARTISTIC DIRECTION
The foundation of our process is our practice of the eight fold path of yoga
including hatha-yoga. I am especially interested in the states of meditative
mind and open heart that arise from this ancient art and how these translate
into dance and theater. I am interested in performances that are relaxing,
uplifting and balanced while creating greater awareness for both the
audience and the performers. My vision is informed and inspired by the sacred
creative exchange from this artistic community, from my teachers, and from the
beauty of nature.
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