Liberation
Liberation is a Neo-Classical, Contemporary Persian dance inspired by the ecstatic poetry of Omar Khayyam. Choreographed for the Nava Dance Collective, the dance is a prayer and embodiment of liberation for all women and all people on earth.
Liberation is a Neo-Classical, Contemporary Persian dance inspired by the ecstatic poetry of Omar Khayyam. Choreographed for the Nava Dance Collective, the dance is a prayer and embodiment of liberation for all women and all people on earth. The song is called "Liberation: Tasnif on Khayam Quatrain" on Homayoun Shajarian's album The Lords of the Secrets.
In the lyrics of the song Shajarian sings the intoxicated poetry of Omar Khayyam which remind us that we must live in the present moment since we don't know what tomorrow will bring. He reminds us to cling to love and music, and to allow ourselves to experience ecstasy in the here and now and not wait for some promise of heaven later in the next life. In the ending lines Khayyam speaks to the cycle of life, death/rebirth, reminding us once again of our beautiful divine impermanent forms. The translation of the song which is represented through the movements in the dance are-
Since tomorrow is not promised to anyone
Live in the now with your heart filled with love
Toast to the moonlight since my beloved shall shine forever
I don’t know who has molded me from Ash
Did he destine me to be part of Eden or Hell?
A glass of wine, a cherished beloved, a flute in a meadow.
All three I’ll take in the now!!
I’ll take all three now! And you can have the promised heaven of tomorrow.
The cloud came and wept over the green meadow……
Without this glorious rose-hued wine one must not live! One should not live without ecstasy in the now!
The green and beauty of now we watch today in delight…..
Flowers of our dust will delight whom tomorrow?
Your Instructor
Miriam Peretz is an internationally celebrated dance instructor and performer. Over the past twenty years, her signature dance style has spread across continents through her international dance collective Nava, and through the intensive trainings she offers worldwide. Miriam’s format draws heavily on Central Asian dance, sacred dance and ritual practices from around the world, and devotional whirling practices. Her movement quality and aesthetics also incorporate her years of martial arts training, contemporary dance, Flamenco, and many other world dance forms. Miriam was a principle member of Ballet Afsaneh Central Asian dance company directed by Sharlyn Sawyer, for over 15 years. She also traveled to Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and studied with numerous master instructors over the years. Miriam weaves spirituality and devotion into every dance session, drawing on her personal practice as a dervish and background as a child of mystics. Her classes are infused with group rituals that help students find the deeper meaning and significance of the movements and dances. The rituals also nurture a sense of inclusivity and community, often creating deep connections among dancers. Regarded as a weekly ritual by her students, Miriam’s classes offer a fully integrated experience and healing journey through the terrain of the body, heart, mind and spirit.
For more about Miriam’s work go to- www.miriamdance.com
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction (4:45)
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StartWarm Ups 1 (6:05)
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StartWarm Ups 2 (5:34)
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StartPart 1 Choreography Break Down (8:46)
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StartPart 1 Choreography drills with music (5:35)
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StartPart 2 Choreography break down (10:53)
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StartPart 1 & 2 with music (3:13)
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StartPart 3 Choreography Break down (13:13)
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StartSecond Half of Choreography (2:39)
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StartFull Choreography (6:42)