Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion that follows nature as its main source of inspiration and worship. Wicca rituals and artifacts play an essential role in the practice of this spiritual belief system. Rituals in Wicca serve as a means of connecting with nature and the divine. These practices often include ceremonies, spells, chants, and other forms of symbolic acts. Wiccans believe that rituals create a sacred space where they can communicate with the gods and goddesses, invoke their power, and manifest their desires. One of the most significant rituals in Wicca is the circle casting.
What is Be Witched Buffalo all about?
Be Witched Buffalo is our ever growing group of enchanting, witchy, folk dancing women in the WNY area. Our dance style is modelled after the Wolfshager Hexenbrut troupe in Germany, and we carry on their traditions coupled with our own choreography. We are self taught- no professional dancers here- just fun loving, passionate women.
What We Do
Why We Do It
Who We Are
Be Witched Buffalo is a sisterhood who enjoy providing our whimsical, wicked, and fun dance moves for your entertainment. We arrive at our events dressed in our witches best and ready to shake our brooms!
Why We Do It
Why We Do It
Why We Do It
We have women from all walks of life in our group. We do it for fun: to bring joy, inspiration, hope, laughs, courage and smiles to people and also to ourselves. We dance to bring awareness about our chosen charities and also to paint the word Witch in a beautiful light.
One of the most significant rituals in Wicca is the circle casting. This ritual involves creating a magical circle, usually by tracing it on the ground or visualizing it, to create a sacred space. The casting of the circle marks the beginning and end of a ritual, providing protection and containment for the energy raised during the ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions about our dancing witches:
Where does Be Witched Buffalo perform?We are happy to dance at parades, nursing homes, parties, festivals, fairs, group homes, day programs, schools, etc. If you are interested in having us at your next event, reach out to us to discuss availability. While we cannot attend every event request, we do our very best !
Does Be Witched Buffalo charge any fees for performing?Absolutely not! We are volunteering our time to bring our dancing sisterhood to different events around the WNY area. This is a hobby and a passion for us, and we do it for the joy it brings. We will have a cauldron with us for donations to our charity of choice, with this years theme focusing on senior animal rescue and care, through White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary in Akron, NY.
I am interested in joining Be Witched Buffalo. What do I do ?We are ALWAYS looking for new dancers to join our crew, we have a lot of fun! You do not need to have a dance background, our choreography is very user friendly and easy to learn. It is also adaptable to your physical abilities and /or limitations. We have dancers of all ages, all body types, all everything. If you like to sweat a little and laugh a lot and you're willing to perform in public with us, you are welcome here! We offer practice monthly in the winter and 2-4 times per month in the spring/summer/fall.
Witch Dance! Fundraiser for Amherst Little Free Pantry
Storytelling, Dancing, and Magical Mischief! Witch Dance Fundraiser Event for Amherst Little Free Pantry Ltd. Make a difference for hungry neighbors. Amherst Little Free Pantry Ltd. AND celebrate the season. Bring non-perishable foods (please, no glass containers) or monetary donations to stock provisions for the winter. We’ll begin with spooky storytelling, perform the infamous Witch Dance, then share potluck finger foods plus coffee and cider.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email [email protected] so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
The Wild Witches of Williamsville have been practicing a synchronized routine, in the style originated by Wolfshager Hexenbrut troupe in Germany. We’ll be in costume and you’re invited to wear yours, too! We welcome dancers of any age or gender, and can modify the steps for any physical restrictions. Organizer Meg Sabella states “Please know that you do not have to identify as a witch or warlock. This is just a fun, campy dance.”
Amherst Little Free Pantry is self-serve and always open; no questions asked. We strive toward food justice by sharing nutritious food with those in our community who experience food insecurity, affirming the worth and dignity of all. We are part of a national movement and are included on the map at LittleFreePantry.org: “The Mini Pantry Movement is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution to immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbors, nourishing neighborhoods.” We follow their motto “Take what you need. Leave what you can.”
Food insecurity knows no boundaries. People and families in need often make tradeoffs between food, basic necessities, bills, medical expenses, and transportation. Some people in need do not qualify for traditional, eligibility-tested, staffed food pantries. We have seen a surge in demand due to the “hunger cliff” effect of pandemic-era interventions that ended March 1, which cut SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, AKA food stamps) benefits to an average of $6 per person per day, stopped Expanded Child Tax Credits, and reduced eligibility for free school meal programs. The debt ceiling agreement in June expanded work requirements to age 54, with few exemptions. Those unable to meet work requirements are often limited to just 3 months of SNAP benefits every 3 years. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot foods, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, vitamin supplements, non-food grocery items such as household supplies, diapers or feminine hygiene products. The future of food assistance is uncertain due to Congress’s failure to enact a new Farm Bill by the September 30 deadline.
Pantry stock varies based on donations and funds available to purchase items. Mainstays are peanut butter, tuna, granola bars, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, mac & cheese, pasta and sauce, ready-to-eat canned pasta products, rice, instant potatoes, soup, oatmeal, juice, shelf-stable milk, oral and feminine hygiene supplies, laundry pods, and toilet paper.
For more information, contact Witch Wabi-sabi, Meg Sabella, at [email protected], or text (303) 506-7531.
Another important ritual artifact in Wicca is the athame, a ceremonial knife with a double-edged blade. The athame is typically used to direct and channel energy during rituals, especially for casting circles and invoking deities. While the athame is not used for physical cutting, it is considered a powerful symbolic tool in Wiccan practices. Besom, or a ritual broom, is another artifact commonly used in Wiccan rituals. The besom symbolizes purification and is often used to cleanse and purify the ritual space before a ceremony. Wiccans may also use the besom for sweeping away negative energies or to symbolize the act of sweeping away barriers or obstacles in their lives. Cauldrons hold significant symbolism in Wicca rituals. Traditionally, they represent the womb of the mother goddess and are used for mixing and brewing potions, burning incense, or holding sacred fires. The cauldron is seen as a gateway between worlds, a vessel for transformation and rebirth. Other artifacts used in Wicca rituals include wands, chalices, pentacles, and candles, each with its own symbolic meaning and purpose. Wicca rituals and artifacts are diverse and may vary among different covens or individual practitioners. However, the common thread in all these practices is the belief in the power of rituals and the use of sacred tools to connect with the divine and harness natural energies. In summary, Wicca rituals and artifacts are an integral part of the practice of this nature-based, pagan religion. These rituals help Wiccans connect with the gods and goddesses, invoke their power, and manifest their desires. The various artifacts, such as the athame, besom, cauldron, and others, hold symbolic meaning and enable the practitioner to channel and direct energy. Through these rituals and tools, Wiccans aim to create a sacred space and maintain a deep connection with nature and the divine..
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