"For the Shakers, Dancing is both a means of revelation and a way to do the work of God in the world, Kimerer LaMothe, a dancer and philosopher of religion, said in an interview. To dance is to build heaven on earth."
"Rowlson-Hall described it in an interview as feeling the truth of the soul through the body. In its impassioned conviction, it makes a strong case for the connection between dance and God."
The Shakers, a utopian Protestant sect founded in England in 1747, emphasize ecstatic movements and structured dances in their worship. This physical expression serves as a conduit to the divine, with dance viewed as a means of revelation and a way to enact God's work. The film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' captures the essence of Shaker dancing through impressionistic choreography, highlighting the connection between dance and spirituality. The experience of transcendence in dance resonates deeply with practitioners, reflecting a profound spiritual connection.
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