Movement Mystics

This captivating dance performance celebrates the richness of Brazilian culture through timeless feminine stories and symbols. Inspired by Brazil’s many dance traditions, it explores themes of strength, transformation and the wisdom carried within the body.

Drawing from world mythology, Yoruba beliefs, Jungian psychology, Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ “Wild Woman” archetype and the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, the performance uses movement as a way to honor the past, express the present and connect with something deeper. More than a celebration of culture, this work is a personal journey. It explores how dance can help us navigate life’s biggest challenges and reconnect with our inner strength. Through themes of femininity, grief, motherhood, empowerment and healing, it invites audiences to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to grow, heal and begin again.

Directed by Vika S. Hernandez

Websites & Social Media

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Please print and bring your tickets to the event entrance or have your QR code ready to scan on your smart phone.

Directions:

From the 78 freeway, head south onto S. Twin Oaks Valley Road. After approximately .5 mile, turn left onto Craven Drive. You have now arrived at CSU San Marcos.

Parking Information:

A paid parking session is required at all times while parked on campus. Please visit: https://www.csusm.edu/parking/visitors.html for the most up-to-date parking information.

Venue Information:

This event will be in the Arts 111 performance theater. Here is a link to an interactive map of campus: http://www.csusm.edu/guide/maps.html . As you head onto campus, the Arts building will be across from the University Student Union and right next to Campus Way Circle. (opens in a new tab)