Dances of Universal Peace Sarasota
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota invites you to
7:00pm 8:30pm
You are invited to celebrate the Summer Solstice, when Earth bows her polar head toward the sun. Toward this annual peak of light our days are long and full of inspiration.
We'll celebrate with Dances of Universal Peace, a practice that reflects thousands of years of human interaction. We'll sing together with easy chants from different world traditions and move together with very simple folk type circle dances. If you've never done them or have two left feet – relax! Directions are given slowly and clearly before each dance. We'll also meditate on our personal cycle and how it relates to these celestial events.
Why attend? Because you and your health deserve this short oasis in your life – a little while to breath and sing and contemplate. And oh yes, it is fun.
The Dances will be led by Susan Slack, with 35 years of experience. Live music is provided by Susan on drums and Tamara Majida Short on guitar who leads Dances in St. Pete and Tampa. (SEE BELOW)(peacecircledance@yahoo.com)
Unitarian Universalist Church
3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota 34232
(between Mcintosh & Beneva)
http://www.uusarasota.com/our-church/directions.php
In the sanctuary, rain or shine
More info: Susan 941-544-8405
peaceinacircle@gmail.com
Free to all!
Come solo or bring a friend or two
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The Dance
s of Universal Peace and Walking Meditations are spiritual practice in motion. Drawing on the sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the earth, the Dances blend chant, live music and evocative movement into a living experience of unity, peace and integration. This taste of our true nature - as Universal Peace - opens to the possibility of a deep spiritual revolution within the person. The Dances are practiced in 58 countries around the world.Susan Slack has been leading the Dances for over 35 years. She was Certified by Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz over 25 years ago. She is currently mentored by Taznim Fernandez, co-founder of the Dances of Universal Peace Network. Susan has been designated as a Senior Mentor, meaning that she is authorized to teach others the lead the dances working toward Certification if desired.
Visit Neil Douglas-Klotz website Abwoon.com. Info on world wide workshops, books including translations from original Aramaic language of Jesus, CD's, dance notations.....
For information on the Dances, their history and becoming a Dance Leader click on: http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/home.shtm
To find other Dance circles in Florida go to: (Please call individual circle as some info here may be outdated)
http://www.a-rest.com/DUP.htm
Here is a very good video news report on a circle in PA
http://www.ydr.com/living/ci_16799724?IADID=Search-www.ydr.com-www.ydr.com
DANCING IN TAMPA
Ongoing 2nd Fridays (May 11
& June 8) - 7 to 9 pm at Center for Spiritual
Living, 4600 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. 813-985-2428
DANCING IN ST. PETERSBURG
Ongoing 3rd Fridays (May 18 & June 15) - 7 to 9 pm at Unity of St Petersburg, Fellowship Hall, 6168 1st Ave N, St Petersburg FL - www.unitystpete.org, 727-344- 1515
The Dances of Universal Peace are
simple, meditative, & joyous circle dances, using sacred phrases,
chants, movements, & music from the world's wisdom traditions.
Come & renew in song, dance & community, touch the spiritual
essence in ourselves & others, deepen the inner experience of
peace, joy, love & unity. No experience necessary; each dance is
demonstrated. Wear comfortable clothing, socks, or soft type
dancing shoes All are invited to join the circle. For more
information: Tamara Short, Certified Dance Leader -
Peacecircledance@yahoo.com;
Meetup.com/dances-of-universal-peace-tampa-bay, or Safia Smithson,
Minister Universal Worship at Safiasmithson@gmail.com.
Love Donations appreciated.
Bring a snack to share!
Susan is available to lead a Dance circle for your special event, meditation group, closing/opening ceremony.
