what is bardo dance
Bardo Dance is a program of movement, visualization, dance and meditation that will leave you feeling grounded, energized, and full of joy! It draws on universal traditions of health and empowerment to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.Bardo Dance weaves its way through the seven major chakras, inviting the qualities held by each of those energy centers out to play. Bardo Dance embraces a rich mind/body/spirit connection — the Dance is at times poignant, at times lively, and always sensitive to each person's unique expression and need.
Come with an open mind, and you will leave with a happy body and an expansive heart.
news!
Dance at Omega!
Nina has been invited back to the
Omega Institute
in Rhinebeck, NY to lead Bardo Dance as a Core Faculty Movement
Teacher. She will be there May 30 — June 6, as well as for
the week of September 5—12.
Bardo in the Morning!
Bardo Dance programs are held each week at the
Ridgely Retreat
in Annapolis, MD!Mondays 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
Ridgely Retreat
203 Ridgely Ave.
Annapolis, MD. 21401
Cost: $20.00 to drop in, $135 for a package of 10 dances
Conscious Dance Annapolis!
Conscious Dance Annapolis is a less structured form of Bardo. It
features great music and fun. All dances this year will take place
on the second Saturday of each month.Come give it a try!
| When: | Saturday, March 8 Saturday, April 12 Saturday, May 10 |
| 7:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m. | |
| Where: | Ridgely Retreat 203 Ridgely Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Cost: | $15.00 |
about nina gallant
Nina's love of dance, meditation and spiritual connection inspired her to create Bardo Dance. She has led the dance at numerous corporate and academic environments, wellness centers, and spiritual retreats. She has assisted leading dance and art programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Art in Stockbridge, MA, and is a returning Core Faculty Dance Movement Teacher at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.contact
Nina Gallant410.991.3508
~ have fun ~
"Nina is one of the most professional and sincere teachers I have worked
with during my 8 years as Staff Programs Manager at Omega Institute. She
carries a deep and authentic presence, which is what I look for when hiring
teachers to work with our staff. I highly recommend her!"
Brett Bevell, Omega Staff Programs Manager, author of Reiki for Spiritual
Healing and other books
"Bardo Dance touches your spirit. It's not just about getting some exercise
— it's moving in a way that feels good. If you're feeling sad or a
little down or tired, through the movement of Bardo you can tap into a more
joyful side, and you walk out feeling better and more energized. You
can come in feeling one way, and leave feeling completely differently and
uplifted."
Page Winter, participant
"Bardo is the best hour of the week! And it goes by way too fast!"
Debora Katz, participant
"After Bardo Dancing, I felt like my heart was wide open and that I was more
willing to engage in the outside world. I felt less defended, and more joyful.
It was powerful."
Dale Korangy, participant
"Bardo Dancing was wonderful! I think about it often and feel much less
inhibited when I hear music and my body starts to move. Thank you, Nina,
for sharing your wonderful gift with me and everyone else!"
Cecelia Ritchie, participant
"I really enjoyed Bardo Dancing with Nina! What a great connection to
my hopes and dreams and what a great way to wake up my body and MOVE!"
Liz Lerner, LPC, participant
"I want to thank you for the great experience I had Bardo Dancing.
Since then, I have seen a nutritionist and lost 6 pounds, and I am
biking 5 days a week. Thanks for providing me the opportunity to get
in touch with my physical self.
Karen Hoffman, participant
"Key School students and faculty raved about their Bardo Dance experience
during their annual Wellness Day. Nina Gallant skillfully guided them
through dance, meditation, and self-awareness techniques."
Lee Schreitz, The Key School
"Nina is an inspired teacher and artist. She has successfully integrated
the principles of dance with spiritual and energetic philosophies,
creating a playful and invigorating experience which results in a
profound sense of meditative calm."
Linda A. White, Psychologist and Subtle Energy Practitioner
"The Bardo Dancing experience brought out the free spririt within
me and broke through the hard outer shell life builds around us sometimes.
With Nina's guidance and with the wonderful music, I felt energized and
thrilled to be moving my body. This dancing made me experience the mind,
body, spirit connection. Thanks for the great fun. I look forward to
dancing with you again."
Chapin Vasilake, participant