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The gods have meant that I should dance, and by the gods…

“The gods have meant that I should dance, and by the gods, I will dance!!! For in some mystic hour I shall move to the unheard rhythms of the cosmic orchestra of heaven, and you will know the language of my wordless poems, and will come to me... for that is why I dance." "Los dioses me destinaron a…” quote by Ruth St. Denis
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““The gods have meant that I should dance, and by the gods, I will dance!!! For in some mystic hour I shall move to the unheard rhythms of the cosmic orchestra of heaven, and you will know the language of my wordless poems, and will come to me... for that is why I dance." "Los dioses me destinaron a bailar, ¡y por los dioses bailaré! Pues en alguna hora mística me moveré a los ritmos ináuditos de la orquesta cósmica del cielo, y conocerás el lenguaje de mis poemas sin palabras, y vendrás a mí... pues por éso es que bailo.””

Ruth St. Denis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Dance is a divine expression aligning the self with the universe’s unseen rhythm, revealing inner truth through movement.

In simple terms: Dance connects us to the universe’s hidden music.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to move freely and listen within.

Themes

creativity spiritual expression inner truth universal rhythm

Mood

joyful contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • performance art
  • personal healing
  • cultural rituals
  • spiritual gatherings

Key Concepts

dance as meditation embodied spirituality artistic inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does movement help you access deeper feelings?
  • What does “unheard rhythm” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Some may feel self‑conscious dancing publicly.

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