Dances of Universal Peace
Southern States
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| Dance Circles | Camps and Other Special Events | About Dances of Universal Peace | Contact Us |
For information for information on regularly scheduled dances-goto:
Dance Circles Page
For information on other Sufi Activities (Drumming, chanting, worship, ...) in
the Southern States-goto:
CarolinaSufi.info
| Date | Location | Presenters | Description |
| Nov 14-15 (Fri-Sat ) | Durham Friends Meeting | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, Lahari Larry Taylor, and Ananda Eric Pritchard | Triangle Dance Intensive(Fri 7-9:30 PM, Sat. 9:30-5 PM) provides in-depth, hands-on training for Dancers, Dance musicians, and Dance leaders (and for those who'd like to learn!) with guest teacher Ananda Eric Pritchard. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, |
| Nov 13-16, 2008 (Thursday ~ Sunday) | Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville, VA | Local leaders | Blue Ridge Sufi Community Fall Dance Camp This weekend will feature teachers and inspired souls from the area, so many treasures right here! Local Treasures! Please help by registering early! Registration form attached $150.00 plus lodging $20.00 per night for heated, dorm style cabins (just refurbished!) $15.00 per night for unheated cabins $10.00 per evening for tenting. Register/Info: Shemsuddin Millard (434) 327-2649 Registration form |
| Dec 5 (Fri) | Triangle area location TBD | Aramaic Prayer Dance Cycle, In this season of light, the "Aramaic Prayer of Jesus" Dance Cycle is a deep experience of the Christ Light. The prayer we know in English beginning "Our Father Who Art In Heaven" is explored through the original Aramaic words revealing a heart-centered, body-based spiritual reality accessible to all. The ancient words themselves inspired the movements and melodies to this extended ritual, which includes a joyful communion ceremony. No experience is needed. Full instruction is given. $5 suggested. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383 | |
| Dec 17 (Wed) | Triangle area location TBD | Remembering Rumi, Join us as we honor the memory of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, Sufi poet, mystic, and originator of the Whirling Dervishes, on the anniversary of his passing, or Urs ("wedding night"). We'll celebrate with music, singing, poetry, Dances of Universal Peace, and the mystical practice of Turning. For more information, contact Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383 | |
| Dec 17 (Wed) | Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave | Lucy Zarifah Oliver | Sheb-i Arus (7:30 PM) We will celebrate and honor the memory of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, Sufi poet, mystic, and originator of the Whirling Dervishes, on the anniversary of his passing, or Urs ("wedding night"). It will be a glorious evening of sharing Rumi's poetry, the Rumi Dances of Universal Peace, and turning. Suggested minimum donation is $10. For more information please call (828) 225-0515 for more information |
| Dec 20, 2008 (Sat) | Safe Haven Retreat Center, Pelzer, SC | Amina Linda McMakin | Annual Winter Solstice Dance Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Walk the labyrinth, share potluck dinner, Universal Chanting, Dances of Universal Peace. Potluck at 5PM, Ceremony starts at 6:45PM RSVP with Amina Linda McMakin lindamcmakin@bellsouth.net Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| Dec 25 (Thurs) | Durham, NC | Christmas Night Celebration, Celebrate the joyous new birth of Light in the middle of the darkness of winter. Honor the deep love of the Mother who brings the human soul from the lowliest of stables amidst the quiet beasts. Welcome the eternal renewal always available through recognizing and embracing the sacred cycles of emptiness and fullness, within and without. Contact NurJehan Lukah Kavlock, 919 859-3051, or Hayat Laurie Lindgren, 919 484-8840 | |
| Dec 31 (Wed) | Triangle area location TBD |
New Year's Eve Celebration, Wed 31-Dec, . Plans are now being made for this popular holiday tradition! If you'd like to help out, contact Shirin at 919 493-9109 | |
| Jan 1-3, 2009 (Thur-Sat) | Trinity Center, Pine Knolls Shores, NC |
Akal
Dev Sharonne and Mark Smith |
New Year’s Retreat of Dances at lovely Trinity Center, which stretches from the beach to the sound on Bogue Banks. Enjoy comfortable lodging nestled in the maritime forest. There will be time for chanting with Mark, yoga with Akal Dev, walking on the beach and through the live oaks, meditation, rest and rejuvenation. All Dances will be taught, and newcomers/beginners are most welcome. We’ll begin with dinner on New Year’s Day, end with lunch on Saturday, Jan. 3. Total cost (including meals & shared room) is $240 until 12/1, $260 after. Register with Mark: 919 357-1967 |
For information on regular dance circle meetings, select your state:
| Georgia | South Carolina | North Carolina | Virginia |
Looking for a dance circle in another state: PeaceWorks Site
"Eat, dance, and pray together!"
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Dances of Universal PeaceSouthern States |
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For specific questions-Contact Amina Linda McMakin (864) 947-7028
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