Raks Sharki dance allows us to go back in time and share the ancient knowledge shared in a tradition of nurture. As women, we dance together to celebrate feminine spirit. We are the sisters of the drum. We step out of the intermediate zone , the DMZ, of this fast paced world where the intellect is king. We step in the natural rhythm of the feminine, and rehearse for life as we rehearse our dance. We see the emotion on each others face as we share joy, sorrow, annoyance, and caring with familiar faces. Each becomes aware of withdrawal and contact and they learn that Maya is the force of creation. "Maya means play." "All life is play and only the wise know it." (Fritz Perls)