I’ve read that the ancient Egyptians used the belly‑dance form in temple rituals to honor Hathor, with flowing skirts and rhythmic hip motion that mirrored the goddess’s cycles. The Mayans, on the other hand, had a sun‑ceremony called K’inam, where dancers moved in circular patterns to honor the solar god, using intricate footwork and chanting. If we blend those flowing hip rhythms with the Mayan circle of steps and add a simple chant, we could create a tribute that feels both grounded in history and alive today. What do you think?

That’s the spirit—imagine the hip sway flowing like the Nile, the circle echoing the sun’s path. Perhaps we start with a slow, deliberate hip motion, then shift into a step‑pattern that moves outward, drawing a circle. We could weave in a chant that repeats “rise, fall, rise,” mirroring the day’s cycle. If you jot a rough sequence, I can help refine the rhythm and align it with the ancient motifs. Let's keep it simple yet rooted in those old stories.

Sounds perfect—slow sway, then a lifting, a gentle circle, each foot stepping in rhythm with the chant. It’s like the Nile flowing, the sun rising and falling, all wrapped in a single breath. Let's try it out and see how the body feels that ancient pulse.