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Sharron Rose, M.A. Ed., is a true renaissance woman. A filmmaker, choreographer, composer, author, teacher and performer, she transits the worlds of art and commerce in a unique and compelling way.
In the realm of filmmaking, Sharron is producer of the visionary feature film, The Last Avatar, writer/director/host of the documentary films, 2012 The Odyssey and Timewave 2013, executive producer of the documentary, Infinity: The Ultimate Trip, and producer of the films in the Sacred Mysteries DVD Collection. Since 2000, she has been president of the film distribution company, Sacred Mysteries Distribution and VP of Sacred Mysteries Productions. |
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Sharron
June 1982 |
Dreamcycle |
Sharron
with Patrric LaCroix |
Trained from childhood in the classical western arts of ballet, opera and theatre, after receiving a diploma from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Education from George Washington University, she became a member of New York City’s vital dance/theatre/performance art scene.
From 1983-1988, with the assistance of a Professional Development Grant from the American Institute of Indian Studies, and a Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship, she began extensive research into the art, culture and spiritual traditions of North India. During this time she became the first American disciple of early Bollywood film star, renowned classical Indian dancer and Tantrika, Sitara Devi and was initiated into a sacred tradition of the ancient feminine yogic arts
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Initiation
with Sitara |
Holi
at Raj Kapoor's Film Studio |
Sharron
in the Temple Ruins |
Since that time of introduction and initiation she has consistently sought out other remnants of these teachings in traditional cultures throughout the world. From Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Tibetan master of Tantra and Dzogchen, she was introduced to the Primordial Tradition of the ancients and learned the transformational practices created to purify the mind and body and awaken one to their true Divinity. |
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Sharron
and Chogyal Namkhai Norbu |
Performing
for the Dzogchen Community |
Sharron
as Dakini |
With Dr. Robert Masters she investigated trance techniques, his Psychophysical Method of Neuro-sensory Re-education, the realm of healing and the Egyptian Mysteries. Sharron has also trained in Cranio-Sacral therapy from the Upledger Institute. In addition, she has done extensive research into the teachings of Alchemy, Ancient Egypt and the Kabbalah, From her many years as both scholar and practitioner in these ancient ritual arts, she brings a unique perspective on the power and potential of integrating mind, body and spirit. |
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Dr.
Robert Masters and Sharron |
Sharron
and Jay on location in Peru |
Sharron
as an Egyptian Priestess |
Due to her knowledge and expertise in these traditions, as well as her ability to assist in developing programs to foster harmonious dialogue between people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, from 1992-97 she created multicultural arts-in-education programs for Arts Horizons and Lotus Fine Arts in New York, as well as Young Audiences of America. Sharron has lectured and performed in numerous universities and for cultural organizations and museums throughout the world. In addition, she has served as a consultant to the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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Taj
Mahal Celebration with Zohar, Jehan, Ramzi and
Co. |
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with
Ramzi El Edlibi |
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Dance
Around the World |
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Winter
Solstice with musicians Dr. Harold Moses and Laura
Hungerford at the Starhouse - Boulder CO
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Tribute
to the Black Madonna
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Sacred
Dance Guild Festival 2003
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Throughout these years, Sharron has also been active in the world of video production as director, actress, choreographer and producer. In the late 80’s she worked at National Video Industries in New York City under the tutelage of CEO Brian Kelly creating the visionary work Lotus Mind, which premiered at the Madras Film Festival. While on her Fulbright she also wrote and directed a series on The Art of Choreography for Jamia Millia University in New Delhi. In 2000, together with her husband Jay Weidner, she founded Sacred Mysteries for which she has produced and distributed numerous films.
Sharron is the author of the award-winning book, The Path of the Priestess: A Guidebook for Awakening the Divine Feminine (Inner Traditions). She is also the director/composer of the world music and dance performance project, Shakti's Bliss, a celebration the many aspects of the Divine Feminine. In addition, she is the owner of Shasta Style, for which she has created beautiful Shamanic feather earrings as seen in The Last Avatar. For more information: www.thelastavatarmovie.com, www.sacredmysteries.com, www.shastastyle.com.
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Sharron
Rose on Location for Timewave 2013
Sacred Valley, Peru
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Q'ero
shamans with Dr. Alberto Villoldo
Sacred Valley, Peru
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Q'ero
shaman Martine
Sacred Valley, Peru |
"Sharron’s techniques for working with Tantra are both practical and powerful. Her knowledge of the Goddess is deep-felt and genuine; her manner sincere. Her poetic Goddess imagery filled me with positive feelings about my spirituality and myself. Listening to her opens doors in your mind, and you wind up understanding more about yourself than when you started."
~Sage Woman Magazine
"Dancer, artist, philosopher, and spiritual adept, Sharron Rose is of the lineage of those bold and luminous women who take the journey to the Goddess wherever and to whomever it may lead. Her research is impeccable, her ability to translate the ancient themes into expressive forms is unmatched, and her many years of extensive work in ancient traditions of dance, ritual, drama and song is unique in our time."
~Dr. Jean Houston, Senior Consultant to the United Nations on Human Development, Author, The Passion of Isis and Osiris
“Sharron is a most expressive dancer with great storytelling talent. She brings to her work an ability to involve the audience in the inner beauty of the movement and in the revelations of the spirit.”
~The Miami Herald |
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Sharron as Mrs. Brody in The Last Avatar |
Sharron Rose as the Lion Headed Dakini of Tibet |
I pay homage to my Guruji,
Sitara Devi, Queen of Kathak dance, who introduced
me
to the radiant path of the Temple Priestess. To my
teachers, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Dr. Robert Masters,
Shashanka Bakshi, my husband
Jay Weidner, my parents, and to the goddesses, dakinis,
and ancestors who have allowed me to be a conduit
for
their sacred teachings.
May the lotus feet of
the great masters continuously walk upon the earth.
May all beings be filled with grace, joy, abundance
and bliss. |
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