"One of the hallmarks of indigenous spirituality around the world is dance..."

"One of the hallmarks of indigenous spirituality around the world is dance. Indigenous people express their theology through the sacrament of dance. They engage with worship not only as a mental exercise, but a physical one as well. Indigenous people embody worship. Through dances that are either exuberant or solemn, they are immersed in all of their senses. Dance is an ancient pre-verbal language. It tells our story. It connects us to one another and to the universe, all at once: through the motion of our bodies and the cadence of our dreams."---The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, Native American/Indigenous Ministries of the Episcopal Church