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Some of the dancers at this Festival of Cultures in Nashville seemed

to immerse themselves into the dance. Those dancers had a look of

satisfaction, pleasure and detachment or abandonment all at the same

time. This reminded me of a passage in one of Carlos Castaneda’s

books. Don Juan, a sorcerer, was giving the author, Castaneda,

advice on the art of “seeing” or “becoming a man of knowledge”. He

gave as an example another sorcerer named Sacateca who uses dance as a

means of helping him to “see”. When Castaneda asked Don Juan how

could dancing help Sacateca to “see”, Don Juan replied, “One can say

that Sacateca dances with all he has.” Comments and critique appreciated.

An interesting write up Wayne. Something mysterious and yet sensual about the photo. A fine series of images documenting the dance. 

BR,  Holger

Hi Wayne,

  Beautiful b/w image with wonderful lighting & over all processing.  Take care, Patsy

muito boa.

Dear Wayne, I have not read the book you've mentioned, but it seems the message is that "all we are... can be expressed in the form of what we do best". Or perhaps it's a kind of catharsis. Release, let go voluntarily.

Her face has a very sensual abandon, almost more than sensual, I would say: "she feels very happy inside."

Lovely detail: just lips focused.

I really like these portraits in the dance. Good choice of B&W.

Congrats, kindest regards, ㋙

Holger,

I appreciate your taking time to review this series and your kind comments.  The encouragement is appreciated.

Patsy,

Thanks.  Your kind comment encourages me to post more of these type images.

Miguel,

Gracias. Gracias por decir

Laura,

Thanks.  That's how I read the expression too.  Losing self in dance can be a beautiful thing.