Dance as a Contemplative Practice: The Space of Distinction and Union

Laura Hellsten

doi:10.30664/ar.98065

Dance as a Contemplative Practice: The Space of Distinction and Union

Laura Hellsten

Theology and Study of Religions

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This article analyses ethnographic material gathered in Sweden amongst dancers in the Church of Sweden. With the help of the writings of Sarah Coakley and Simone Weil I explore if, and how, dancing could be considered a contemplative practice in the Christian traditions of the Latin West.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	117-134
Journal	Approaching Religion
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.30664/ar.98065
Publication status	Published - 22 Mar 2021
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed
Event	Klarsynt konst, öppet sinne? - , Finland Duration: 24 Aug 2020 → 25 Aug 2020

Keywords

Dance
Contemplative studies
Theology and the Arts
Theology
Ethnographic research

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