Quimera Ritual Dance

Rev. Priestess @anandharay , MA, MA, DTR has spent her life exploring the mysteries and magic of dance—first in her professional life as a dancer, choreographer and artistic director for over 30 years, then as a ritual ceremonialist since 2011. With a master’s degree in dance therapy, another in choreography and kinesiology, and three decades of experience working with dancers across disciplines—from concert performances to private ceremonies—she has developed a completely unique way to use dance as a shamanic instrument. Her form, Quimera Method—named after a mythological creature made of the parts of many animals that can only be tamed by its own reflection in the waters of life—helps people tap into and embody their authentic voice and learn how dance communicates with an audience while healing trauma. She will reveal to you ANCIENT SECRETS: bits of knowledge that will change your dancing right away and profoundly! Her greatest joy is seeing how these forms of dance offered as ceremony and ritual can change people’s lives. Anandha served as a Cultural Ambassador for the US Embassy on international tours and was the Chairperson of a university dance program in addition to directing an internationally touring dance company for three decades before retiring from the professional world of dance to become a full-time ceremonialist in Quimera Method, a shamanic form of dance training and performance.

As we arrive on the other side of the thin veils and powerful super moon pulls, let’s feel all these shifts fully to move the energy and help propel us forward. Practice your emotional channeling skills with the support of your facilitator and gentle serpent energy. All are welcome! DM to RSVP, spots are limited to the number of serpents we will host. 5152 Waring Road San Diego #danceceremony #danceclasssandiego #medicineofmovement #healingdance #dancewithsnakes

Join me and fellow movement enthusiasts in a Serpent movement ceremony. A practice that levels up your movement intelligence and expands your energetic abilities. As we participate in simple yet effective rituals, connect beyond words as we dive into the core of “What Is”. This is more than another workshop, this is an experience that offers a way shift your mindset and habits, unlocks your body and helps support your soul. This is a no cost offering in honor of newly hatched Serpent babies, eclipse season and Fall Equinox. Offering support to all 🙏🏽 DM me with any questions at all. September, 21 12-3:30 PM San Diego, CA #danceyoursoul #languageofmovement #sandiegodance #snakeenergy #serpentdancer #movementasmedicine

Tomorrow, explore dance and movement in a new way! With guided explorations in a supportive space, find what surprises and elevates you 💫 Meet Nike, one of our gentle energy opening helpers. He’s cute, on the small side and just the right balance of chill and fun. August 16th, 12-4pm 5152 Waring Road, San Diego DM to confirm your space!

Today and tomorrow, Quimera Ritual Dance with @thechristinajohnson and @renee.davis.7545 takes to the stage in Las Vegas once again! We are thankful to be bringing the transformative healing powers of dance to be witnessed and experienced. The process of preparing for the performances is deeply meaningful and heartfelt. In addition to the fun and excitement of being together and sharing, is the transformational experience of co-creating and channeling raw human emotions. See you on the other side! #medicineofmovement #dancerslife #danceinthedesertfestival

@quimeraritualdance is hosting a free concert at @isissanctuary August 9th as a culmination of a day retreat. Come experience this transcending poetry of motion as a witness or join the retreat to dive into your own personal embodiement and have the opportunity to perform and be witnessed. Details are https://quimeraritual.dance/workshops Message us with any questions ♥️🙏✨

Beyond all you hear and see is the internal knowing. The wisdom of your heart and soul. The messages of the earth and the living, the guidance of the unseen. All elements weave together in ways we may not be able to understand or predict… however we CAN feel. In Serpent Ceremony, we practice movement techniques to tap into this space of knowing and feeling. We offer connection with Serpent allies to assist in the embodiment of who YOU are. This Summer edition will offer practices to manage emotional challenges, and support fertility and abundance. All are welcome to participate and witness to your degree of comfort. If you feel a calling to explore movement, intuitive awareness, spiritual connection or community support, this space is for you. DM @chayapapaya1 for details. #movementasmedicine #spiritualwisdom #serpentenergy #snakedance #summerofabundance #quimeraritualdance

@quimeraritualdance is hosting an open to the public 3 day retreat. This is an opportunity to experience our community’s medicine of movement and a piece of what living in a community of individuals seeking to express your soul’s truths in all of their expressions through movement. If you are interested please visit /e/Gr3iaGH7p2fmPewtfcbA Do you feel called to explore the path of the Dancing Priestess? Are you ready to awaken the mystery of who you truly are—through sacred movement, ritual performance, and communion with the unseen? Do you long to experience dance not just as art, but as medicine… as prayer in community with like-minded women? This 3-day retreat is a gateway into the sacred work we do in the Quimera—a community or ordained priestesses devoted to embodiment, transformation, and lineage-based ritual. Whether you’re drawn to the priestess path, performing in ceremonial settings, dance as a form of ritual, or simply deepening into your inner wisdom, this weekend is your invitation into our temple

Last week, Quimera gathered for our annual ceremonial dance retreat. During this time, we seclude ourselves from the outside world with an aim to silence the noise, bond as a group, and dive deeply into the truth of who we are. Here we face our fears together and offer support to become the best version of ourselves. It’s also when our founder and Master Teacher extraordinaire @anandharay trains us intensely for our dance repertoire, and at the end of the week, we host a public concert! The journey we each experience is a challenge (by design), to help us see past illusions and embrace the ALL! Here’s to another glorious year of Quimera Ritual Dance, wielding Shamanic Fusion Dance and Quimera Method across the globe! 🌺Summer solstice blessings🌺 #medicineofmovement #priestesspath #shamanicfusiondance #dancingpriestess

Hello all! I’m leading a Full Moon dance class next week! ✨🌚✨ If you are curious how to tap in and unleash your primal movement, or apply more polish and control to your movement, the techniques I share will support all of that and more. DM me to save your spot. ✨🌚✨ Shamanic Fusion Dance (created by Anandha Ray/2000) is a practice that utilizes the joy of movement to awaken the body’s natural connections to perfect technique. Unlock physical blocks and transform emotions into absolute confidence in this athletic class, where you can learn techniques for mastering the performance of Intuitive Ritual Dance. This form of movement develops neurological connections to unlock pure dance technique in motion. It also unblocks fears that sabotage one’s ability to go full out in athletic risk. Dancers trained through this method attain the highest levels of mastery in technique, risk taking, and emotional expression. #sandiegodance #intuitivemovement #movementismedicine #danceyourassoff #newmoonintentions #newmoondance #danceclass

Swimming through the tides of the Pisces season can be made more easeful with specialized tools and support. In our movement workshop this Saturday, we offer a variety of practices to help you navigate the waves you may find yourself experiencing. The gentle energy of our snake companions will be present for support. Interaction is optional. Please DM @chayapapaya1 directly for RSVP and details. $18-36 sliding scale… or donation if that is preferred. March 8th 2-6pm La Mesa, San Diego #mayallbeingsbefreefromsuffering #lessonsinnature #serpentmedicine #sandiegodance #yearofthesnake #moonceremony 📸 @dannybv92

You may have been hearing a lot lately about serpent energy and the support they carry for transformations, reset and growth. In this Serpent Ceremony, you have the opportunity to experience your connection to these allies, personally. Your experience includes ritual offerings of purification, movement, serpent activation and performance, all within an easy, welcoming atmosphere and safe container. 🐍 Anyone new or experienced is most welcome. 🐍 Participation of any offering is optional. 🐍 Your presence, even in a witnessing mode, will be a valuable experience and contribution. Exchange is $18-36 sliding scale. Please RSVP to @chayapapaya1 for details. 🐍 If you are a serpent keeper, please include that in your message. 🐍🕊️✨Chaya is a legally ordained priestess, ceremonialist and spiritual retreat leader. Carrying various medicines, her services support culturally diverse communities. She has been supporting Serpent Ceremonies under founder @anandharay in association with @quimeraritualdance since 2016, and leading them in SoCal since 2020.