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, February 12, 2011 7-10 pm
• Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7-10 pm
• Saturday, April 9, 2011 7-10 pm
• Saturday, May 14, 2011 7-10 pm

July 22-24 – Third Annual Summer Retreat with Murshid Allaudin Ottinger from Kansas City (More info soon)

Regional DUP Events:
Indianapolis – March 25-27, 2011 – Weekend Retreat with Wali Ali and Sheikh Munir Reynolds – Opening to the Beautiful and Powerful Names of God through Dance, Walk and Contemplation -Contact Paula or Rivka for more information.
Goshen – Occasional Events – Contact Mary for more information.
South Bend – Aramaic Lord’s Prayer Class led by Mary Martha Metzler, 8 weeks:  Sundays, 1:00 – 3:00, Jan. 16 – March 6, 2011 – Contact Mary for more information.

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.