Trance Dance is a unique blend of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana - together stimulating a 'trance' state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks recorded specifically for this method of healing, Trance Dance takes participants on an 'inner journey' not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time. Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and eastern dance cultures for thousands of years. Our contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness of these ancient rituals with some startlingly effective modern techniques. One of these is the use of a blindfold or bandana which covers the eyes, thereby shutting down the major source of distractions to the brain and stimulating an 'inner vision' that reveals hidden meanings and answers to many of life's most compelling questions. TranceDance uses contemporary shamanic approaches to undergo vision quests and soul hunting rituals in which participants can retrieve pieces of their soul that they may have lost through past traumas

Wilbert Alix has earned international recognition as a contemporary healer and teacher of progressive psychology and neo-shamanic studies. A prominent figure in the emerging science of body-centered psychology his presentations are accentuated with intellectual depth and a unique insight into the relationships between traditional shamanic healing, western science, and eastern mysticism.

Wilbert Alix is a 7th generation native of New Orleans... born into a culture rich in shamanic tradition, ritual trance, sacred music, and ecstatic dance. Also a trained academic, Wilbert has explored eastern transformational mysticism, contemporary psychotherapy, western medicine, and shamanic ritual healing techniques... all beginning in 1968.

Throughout his 36 year career, Wilbert Alix has created numerous medical, social, mental health, and alternative approaches to cultivating physical and emotional well-being. From 1975-86 his work at Baylor College Of Medicine and the University Of Texas Health Science Center ranged from cardiovascular research to organ procurement & transplantation. From 1990-1993 he served as president of the Capital Area Mental Heath Center, one of the largest psychotherapy programs in the United States. He is the creator and director of the 'Common Ground Project'; a conflict management program that successfully brings together opposing groups through innovative use of transformational therapy, an education in the principles that govern spiritual integrity and training in creative problem solving techniques. His popular TV show 'Awakening The Mind' has aired on public television since 1988.

"My intention is to bring into simple and clear focus the enormously complex worlds of mysticism, psychology, shamanic spirituality, and science for the purpose of clear direction and achievement."
- Wilbert Alix

Wilbert's workshops occur all over the world from Europe and the United States, to Indonesia and Mexico. For specific information on locations and dates and fees, please visit the TranceDance website at www.trancedance.com