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Cola Peace Dances Saturday 6/1/2013: Combining the Ancient Elements

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Dear Pace Dancers,

As Hafiz said,
“... Look in a clear mountain mirror- See … the Divine elements you always carry inside that infused this Universe with sacred Life so long ago and join you Eternally with all Existence- with God!” – excerpt from “You Don’t Have To Act Crazy Anymore,” p. 3 in Ladinsky, D. 2006. I Heard God Laughing…Renderings of Hafiz. 91pp. Penguin, NY.

We will practice awareness of the ancient divine elements in powerful combinations Saturday June 1, at 7-9 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Columbia SC 29205.  Nancy Vakil, Nancy Noorunissa, and I will teach and lead walks and dances combining two or more of the ancient elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether.  We expect that these walks and Dances will bring a blessing of peace, both in and around us.

After dancing, we will socialize over refreshments.  Small donations accepted.

If you’re coming, please contact Marguerite <mff426@gmail.com>, 803-743-0731.  We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Peace,

Marguerite
803-743-0731
mff426@gmail.com

For more information about Dances of Universal Peace:

http://dancesofuniversalpeacena.org/

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Cola DUP Schedule, 7-9 pm on first Saturdays in 2013
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June 1 UUCC
No July Dance
August 3 UUCC
September 7 UUCC; also Sunday Sept 8, time TBA, we are planning special events with Jenifer Friedman of Colorado; see her website <jenniferfriedman.com>
October 5 location TBA
November 2 location TBA

May 4 Columbia Dances of Universal Peace

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Dear Peace Dancers,

As Hafiz said,

“Awake, my dear. Be kind to your sleeping heart.  Take it out into the vast fields of Light and let it breathe.

Say, ‘Love, give me back my wings. Lift me, lift me nearer.’

Say to the sun and moon, say to our dear Friend, ‘I will take You up now, Beloved, on that wonderful Dance You promised!’”

[-from Awake  Awhile, p 38 in I Heard God Laughing, Renderings of HAFIZ by Daniel Ladinsky, 2006. Penguin, NY]

We are preparing a wonderful Dance for you on Saturday May 4 at 7-9 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Columbia SC 29205.  Nancy Vakil, Nancy Noorunissa, and I will teach and lead walks and dances of the sun and moon.  These Dances of Universal Peace have been inspired by a variety of spiritual traditions, and help us to experience peace in both our inner and outer world.

After dancing, we will socialize over refreshments.  Small donations accepted.

If you’re coming, please contact Marguerite <mff426@gmail.com>, 803-743-0731.  We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Blessings,

Marguerite

Shemsuddin – Asheville – Feb 23, 2013

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7:30pm. Shemsuddin will lead an evening of dances at Nourish and Flourish, 347 Depot Street, Asheville, in the River Arts District. $10 requested donation. Call Prajna for more information. This dance continues monthly, each fourth Saturday. NOTE the previously announced Feb. 23 all-day event by Shemsuddin has been postponed.

 

Asheville – Sara Rain- March 22-24, 2013

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Sára Rain has been a spiritual leader and minister in Colorado since 1997, and is a Dance Mentor for the Dances of Universal Peace. Leading Sufi practices, community rituals, and sacred music circles, Sára weaves inter-cultural depth and a medley of instrumentation spanning many traditions and languages. She swims in the heart of the music! See Flyer for details.

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Asheville – Sara Rain- March 22-24, 2013

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Sára Rain has been a spiritual leader and minister in Colorado since 1997, and is a Dance Mentor for the Dances of Universal Peace. Leading Sufi practices, community rituals, and sacred music circles, Sára weaves inter-cultural depth and a medley of instrumentation spanning many traditions and languages. She swims in the heart of the music! See Flyer for details.

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Greenville Dance June 15

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~ SATURDAY, JUNE 15 – Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors, 5-8 p.m.  DANCES BEGIN AT 5:00; POTLUCK AT 6:30.

Dances will be offered from a variety of the world’s spiritual traditions, led by Greenville Dance Leaders, Dove Pettit and Noorunnissa Nancy Schlessel.  Bring a friend and a potluck dish to share!  All are welcome!  No prior experience needed; all dances are taught in the moment.  $5 suggested donation.  For more info, contact Nancy Noor at nanplaygo@aol.com   2013 Dance Schedule attached.

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