Past Seminars
2025
ONLINE SEMINAR 20 September 2025: THE DANCE OF THE ORIGINS
Our first online seminar of the 2025-2026 season tries to answer fundamental questions: What do we know about prehistoric dances? How do we know this? Is the sacred dimension of these dances really predominant?
Gaudenzio Ragazzi, CID member, is an expert in prehistoric art, specializing in dance and gesture scenes from the iconographic repertoire of European and world prehistory. This is a topic on which he defended his philosophy thesis many years ago at the Catholic University of Milan. He is the author of several publications, including the book that bears the same title as the seminar.
Come along to learn and ask questions.
Language : Italian; translation in english and French will be provided
Register at *DanceAndSpirituality@gmail.com* <mailto:DanceAndSpirituality@gmail.com>
*www.cid-ds.org <http://www.cid-ds.org>
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Title : MAHABHARATA : THE CHRONICLES OF CO-HEIRS, CONFLICTS AND CLIMAX
By Dr Uma Narayna Murthy PhD in Folklore .
A journey through the Epic MAHABHARATA will lead us – particularly through dance – to a deeper understanding of Hindu spirituality around Krishna and the seminal book BHAGAVADGITA
Languages : English with French translation
Saturday October 25th at 17h00 Paris time
Language : English with translation into French.
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The expression of Christian faith through dance BUTOH THEATER
By ADAM KOAN Butoh Dancer USA Creator of Theokinesis Method
and testimonies by butoh dancers and artists
Languages : English with French translation
Saturday April 12th at 16h00 Paris time
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Cher (s) ami(e)s
La question de la danse dans le culte chrétien ou hors culte a été un sujet passionnant tout au long de l’histoire de l’église et prend une dimension mondiale à l’époque contemporaine.
Nous y avons déjà consacré une dizaine de séminaires en ligne
Sophie Lespinasse – qui consacre sa vie , sa recherche et son cœur à ce sujet – nous présentera une grande mystique chrétienne Sainte Thérèse d’Avila qui avait incorporé la danse dans sa vie monastique
Et plus que cela, après un bref résumé historique nous aurons la surprise d’ apprendre – avec de témoignages – que la danse est bien présente dans certaines communautés monastiques aujourd’hui !!
Pour un avant-gout lire https://cid-ds.org/teresa-davila/
Venez nombreux pour apprendre et vous émerveiller
Langue : français avec traduction en anglais
Vous trouverez l’affiche du séminaire en trois langues en pièce jointe ; merci de la partager à vos connaissances
Inscription à DanceAndSpirituality@gmail.com
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Dear friends,
The question of dance in Christian worship and beyond worship has been a fascinating topic throughout the history of the Church and is taking on a global dimension in contemporary times.
We have already dedicated about ten online seminars to the subject.
Sophie Lespinasse – who devotes her life, research, and heart to this subject- will introduce us to a great Christian mystic, Saint Teresa of Avila, who incorporated dance into her monastic life.
And more than that, after a brief historical summary, we will be surprised to learn – with testimonies – that dance is indeed present in some monastic communities today!!…
For a taste read https://cid-ds.org/teresa-davila/
Come along to learn and marvel.
Language : French with translation in English
Please find attached the flyer of the seminar in three languages and feel free to share it to people you know
Register at DanceAndSpirituality@gmail.com
Veigy Section CID presents: DANCE AND PEACE
Monthly Online Program in English 9 PM Paris Time
Every 22nd from November 2025
Free Admission: VeigySectionCID@gmail.com
www.veigysectioncid.org
2024
Orchesis as a Therapeutic Art: Three Goddesses Athena Aphrodite Artemis
Sunday March 24th at 16h00 Paris time
Language : in English with French translation.
Hosted by Pr Anna Lazou : Laboratory of Philosophy and Art , Study Group of Ancient Orchesis
Saturday February at 14h00 Paris Time
in French
Paris Section: Dance and spirituality
Saturday April 6th at 5 p.m Paris Time
In French :
Saturday/Samedi 6 Avril 5 pm (17h00 Paris)
Sous ce titre provocateur , nous visiterons une période passionnante de sept siècles de relations entre l’Eglise d’Occident et la danse . Une présentation de l’attitude ambivalente de l’Église et de la danse au Moyen Âge à travers des représentations dansées du VIIIe au XVe siècle
Notre guide sera le Dr Catherine Ingrassia spécialiste en Danse Médiévale qui a consacré sa vie à restituer ces danses en fouillant toutes les sources possibles . Et le résultat amène à de merveilles qu’elle partagera avec nous !
Une importante contribution au domaine peu connu de l’histoire de la danse dans l’Eglise Chrétienne
Le séminaire est organisé par notre groupe « Danse et Chrétienté »
In English :
Saturday/Saturday 6 April 5 pm (17h00 Paris)
Under this provocative title, we will visit an exciting period of seven centuries of relations between the Western Church and dance. A presentation of the ambivalent attitude of the Church and dance in the Middle Ages through dance performances from the 8th to the 15th century
Our guide will be Dr Catherine Ingrassia specialist in Medieval Dance who has dedicated her life to restoring these dances by searching all possible sources . And the result brings wonders that she will share with us!
An important contribution to the little-known field of dance history in the Christian Church
The seminar is organized by our group «Danse et Chrétienté»
Saturday April 20th at 5 p.m Paris Time
CID Program “Dance and Spirituality”
Etruscan dance and its relationship with Mediterranean culture
in English with French Translation
By PhD Eliza Anzelotti author of the book ” “La danza nell’antichità. Etruschi, greci e romani”
2023
By Pr Torres Villanueva
Saturday june 3 at 17h00 Paris Time
in English and French
Paris Section: Dance and spirituality
Seminario oficial
Taller de Flamenco 1
Sábado 6 de Mayo 2023
Usted está cordialmente invitado/a a atender GRATUITAMENTE
Fecha: Sábado 6 de Mayo 2023, 14:00 hs hora de Madrid (GMT+1)
Tema: Taller de Flamenco 1
Idioma: Español
Organizador: Sección Fáliro CID – International Dance Council CID
Abierto sólo a educadores y profesionales de la danza.
Oradores
– Beatriz Barceló (mantón y gestualidad femenina)
– La Popi (bata de cola y zapateado)
– Javier del Real (capa española, zapateado y gestualidad masculina)
– Teresa Laiz (castañuelas ejecución y musicalidad)
Para recibir el enlace enviar Sus datos a ExecSec@CID-world.org
