Music, Dance and Movement

Music and dance can be a release of energy and can also be pleasurable. When I was reading about the section on dance and movement, I was reminded of the traditional wedding; with it’s music, walks and dances.

When first attending the wedding, the music is solemn and serious. It has a wonderful melody to it, mostly religious. When the bride is about to enter the church, the music suddenly picks up and becomes louder. The beat gets faster, as she makes her way down the aisle. Then there is a song, or two, during the ceremony, adding to the heightened emotions of the captured audience of wedding well-wishers. Finally, the recessional is played and the bride and groom rush out of the church together. All the energy stored up in everyone during the ceremony is starting to be released.

It is now time for the reception. Music and dance release more energy for everyone. At the reception, the song and dance can be seen as an art, ritual and also recreation. The art will be when some couple steps up to the dance floor and does a waltz. Perhaps it will be the bride and groom that dance this waltz. The ritual is always the traditional father and bride dance. Then of course we cannot forget the recreation and fun of dances like the Mexican Hat Dance, Chicken Dance and the Electric Slide. Of course, there could be a little bit of unhappiness experienced, because some loved ones are no longer here to experience the joyous occasion. Many types of Altered States will be experienced before the joyous occasion ends.