Dancing in the Streets

A History of Collective Joy

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In this detailed exploration of ritualistic ceremony throughout history we come to understand the natural desire for connection through community and ceremony.

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In this historic review of collective joy, Barbara Ehrenreich dives into the history of dance, costuming, and masking, which are ritualistic ceremonies that stretch back to ancient times, as shown in some of the earliest cave paintings discovered. Barbara explores the roots of ecstatic dance and group ritual, and how it has changed since its outset. From the historic traditions of the ancient Mesopotamians, to the dance clubs and festivals of modern times, the author explores the common themes and benefits of these expressive celebrations and why humanity has been drawn to such practices for thousands of years. This is an important book which helps you to understand the origin of these rituals, the suppression of this expression, and the importance of reconnecting with these traditions in modern times.