The Dance of the Sacred Feminine

Through careful and well-documented research, as well as images spanning various cultures and countries, Iris Stewart shows us that the study of dance is actually a 'map of the history of female spirituality'. Through the analysis of Goddess figures, ancient sacred sites, the symbolism of dance costumes, and historical information about priestesses from many cultures, this book investigates the roots of the use of dance as a form of reverence for women, also showing expressions of sacred dance from antiquity to the present day. Furthermore, the author offers numerous guidelines and recommendations to encourage the development of sacred dance today.