Dances of Universal Peace Circle
Fort Wayne Dance Collective offers monthly gatherings where participants can take part in a Dances of Universal Peace circle. Normally on the second Saturday of the month, but check website for details. This is a great time for local dancers to meet, share food, stories and experiences while creating a community. Some upcoming dances:
- Saturday, March 10, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
- Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
- Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
Leilah Be-For pricing and other information please click here.
Regional DUP Events:
Evansville, IN – Last Sunday, 6:00 pm – Contact Erich at www.evansvilledancesofuniversalpeace.org
Goshen, IN – Occasional Events – Contact Mary at www.dancesofuniversalpeacena.org
Ganges/Fennville, MI – Third Sat, 3:00 pm at Lakeshore Interfaith/Mother’s Trust – Contact Catherine or Jane at www.dancesofuniversalpeacena.org or on Facebook
Benzonia, MI – Last Sat at Llama Meadows Farm – Contact Betty Tasnim
· Bloomington/Normal, IL – Occasional Events – Contact Naomi
· Oak Park, IL – First Sat, 1:00 pm at First United Church, 848 Lake St – Contact Donna Schiller
Donaldson, IN – March 23-25 – Midwest DUP Retreat, Celebrating Unity, Building Community at the Lindenwood Retreat Center
Chicago – June 16, 1:00-5:00 pm – Healing Ritual & Dances – More info later
Indianapolis – October 19-21 – Weekend Retreat with Maitreya Jon Stevens – More info from Paula at psaffire@butler.edu
The movement and songs used in Dances of Universal Peace are drawn from over 400 dances including themes of peace, healing of the Earth, individuals, and the global family, and the celebration of life’s great mysteries. Dancers focus on peace and harmony creating a sense of solidarity and community while celebrating the underlying unity of all the spiritual traditions of the earth.
This is a participatory community dance, and no prior training or experience is necessary. Dances consist of simple dance steps and lyrics, and learning continues during the dance. The end goal is not for public performance, but rather for creating community, peace, joy, and spirituality.
Event takes place at FWDC studios, 437 E. Berry St. $7 admission.
No need to register in advance, but for more information, call (260) 424-6574 or email info@fwdc.org
