Nina Wara Villanueva Rance's Page

About Me:

I'm icalled Nina Wara, which in Aymara means 'fire star'. I was born an have lived most of my life in La Paz-Bolivia. I came to the UK to study dance and I have now finished the course, after 3 years. I am interested in improvisation, not only as a form of dance but as a way of exercising consiousness. I am also interested in change.

Amida Membership

Would like to be a member

Faith Background & Affiliation

none

Occupation or Primary Activity

mover or 'dance practitioner'

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion

I have never been formally afiliated with any religion or faith. Lately I have become interested in the notion of 'being' in the world and I am interested in what sort of being is a human being.

What is your interest in Amida Trust

I have read Brazier's 'The feeling Buddha' and that made me consider aspects of human reality in a way that I had not previously. I have been to visit the Buddhist house and had a friendly chat with the people who received us. I would like to find out more about Buddhism and see if there is any way I could contribute,

How did you find this web site?

browsing the web

What country are you living in?

UK

What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.

LE3

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation

Leicester

Have you visited

The Buddhist House

What can you offer to other members of this network?

Expertise

What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.

I have studied dance for the reason that everyday movement was not enough for me. I found that, engaging with contemporary dance made my life more meaningful. During my degree I have become especially interested in movement and contact improvisation. I consider that this is a strength that I can offer, either as part of a group of people or simply by adapting movement to any other creative exploration.