Dancing the Living Tradition

Have you noticed the invitations to sacred circle dancing and wondered what it’s all about? Mairy and Mary will share how circle dance became an important part of their spiritual journeys.

A group of Unitarians will demonstrate some of the dances to songs from Singing the Living Tradition. During the service, you’ll be invited to sing or tap your toes or dance in the aisles.

Our mantra in circle dance is: There are no wrong steps, only variations. All variations are welcome – even two left feet.

Click below to see the text of our two talks and additional information.

Dancing the Living Tradition Reflections

Pianist: Eric Wyness

Soloist: Nicola Hamilton

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Mairy Beam first discovered circle dancing at Unicamp and was delighted to find there was an active community here at UCV when she moved here recently. Mary Bennett found circle dancing at an annual Women’s Spirituality Celebration weekend event at Vancouver School of Theology and with others helped get regular dance circles going here at UCV.
Mary joined UCV in 1991 and has been an active member ever since. She was the Executive Director of the Canadian Unitarian Council from 2000-2008. You'll find her gardening the labyrinth, at circle dance events as well as most Sunday mornings. She co-edits the UCV Events publication and helps with the website. Her visual art can be seen at marybennett.net Mary usually offers at least one worship service each year, sometimes including the annual Fire Communion in late December. She loves helping new members get connected with the community. As well as the Unitarian church, she's an active volunteer in her Kitsilano neighbourhood and at arts and culture events in Vancouver including the Fringe Festival, DOXA Documentary Film Festival and the Firehall Arts Centre Theatre. A friend once commented that Mary was more likely to attend events where food was involved. With Patti she coordinates Hygge potluck dinners.

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