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SUMMARY:Give Peace a Dance at No Kings 3.0- March 28
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be dancing again for peace in public at the “No Kings 3.0” rally on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 from 11:30am until 12:50pm when speeches on the stage begin.  The rally is listed as 11:30noon -3pm\, and if the spirit is moving\, we may also dance again after 1:30pm when the speeches are finished.  Dancing will take place near the Tivoli Fountain at the state Capitol; last time we were north of the fountain\, this time we’ll be south.   When we offered the Dances at June\, August and October rallies\, there were so many smiling faces to hear a message of love and peace in the context of politics! Wear yellow! \nWe could use a little help setting up — email us at peacedances@olypeacedances.org. \nThe protest rally is sponsored by Olympia Indivisible and the national 50501 movement. For more information see:   https://www.olympiaindivisible.org/.  At this site there is also an excellent “Code of Conduct” statement for rallies and marches. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/give-peace-a-dance-at-no-kings-3-0-march-28/
LOCATION:WA Capitol grounds near Tivoli fountain\, 1225 Capitol Way S\, Olympia\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Dances
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SUMMARY:Global Peace Dance - Seattle
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 1 at noon\, gather to bring in the new year with sacred song and chant. This is a decades-old tradition in the Dances of Universal Peace\, where dancers around the world bring in the new year with peace in our hearts. Donations gratefully accepted to support event costs. \n\n\n\nMasks are optional.  Please stay home if you are sick or likely contagious.  Fragrance-free\, please. Optional: bring a finger-food snack or beverage to share during the break. Also\, there are great places to eat in the immediate area and great walking around Green Lake. \nDetails: https://www.seattledancesofuniversalpeace.org/ \nFor more information locally\, contact Helen Gabel\, helengabel@gmail.com or Wakil David Matthews\, drmatthewsusa@gmail.com. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/global-peace-dance-seattle/
LOCATION:Emmaus Table\, 7400 Woodlawn Ave N\, Seattle\, Wa
CATEGORIES:Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
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SUMMARY:Aramaic Lord's Prayer-Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 –  1 PM\nEmmaus Table/ 7400 Woodlawn Ave NE.    Seattle\, WA \nenter at rear off the parking lot \nThe Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic\, the language which Jesus actually spoke\, opens new vistas of meaning.  These translations and dance movements have been created by scholar and Dance network founder\, Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz.   For example\, the beginning of the prayer in King James Version of the Bible reads\, “Our Father Which Art in Heaven.”  One Aramaic translation is\, “O Birther! Father-Mother of the cosmos\, you create all that moves in light.” \nAll Aramaic words\, original melodies and simple dance movements will be taught by Murad Phil Notermann\, who has led this cycle for many years.  However\, those who wish more information in advance\, including background and pronunciation of the phrases\, the Aramaic Jesus and work of Neil Douglas-Klotz\, see https://abwoon.org/the-aramaic-jesus/.    \nDonations are gratefully accepted to support this work\, but no one is turned away for lack of funds.  Please come fragrance-free\, and if you have symptoms\, please stay home this time. \nFor more information locally\, contact Helen Gabel\, helengabel@gmail.com or Wakil David Matthews\, drmatthewsusa@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/aramaic-lords-prayer-2/
LOCATION:Emmaus Table\, 7400 Woodlawn Ave N\, Seattle\, Wa
CATEGORIES:Dances
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SUMMARY:Give Peace a Dance at "No Kings 2.0" rally October 18
DESCRIPTION:NOTE EARLIER TIME:  We’ll be dancing for peace in public at the “No Kings 2.0” rally on Saturday\, October 18\, at 11:00am until 12:30pm or so when activities on the stage begin.  The rally is listed as 12noon -3pm\, but let’s dance early!   The event takes place near the Tivoli Fountain at the state Capitol.    When we offered the Dances at a June and August rallies\, there were so many smiling faces to hear a message of love and peace in the context of politics! \nWe could use a little help setting up — email us at peacedances@olypeacedances.org. \nThe protest rally is sponsored by Olympia Indivisible and the national 50501 movement. For more information see:   https://www.olympiaindivisible.org/.  At this site there is also an excellent “Code of Conduct” statement for rallies and marches. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/give-peace-a-dance-at-no-kings-2-0-rally-october-18/
LOCATION:WA Capitol grounds near Tivoli fountain\, 1225 Capitol Way S\, Olympia\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Dances
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SUMMARY:Public Zikr at Gwinwood Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a public Zikr on Saturday evening\, September 20\, 2025\, from 7 – 9pm at the Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey\, WA. This Zikr is part of  a retreat weekend with Murshid Himayat Inayati\, but this evening Zikr will be open to the public. \nZikr means “Remembrance” and involves simple rhythmic movements while chanting the name(s) of God in Arabic and phrases like “la illaha il Allah” which means  “There is no Reality but God.”   Live music! All are welcome! \nDonations support the Dances of Universal Peace and Sufi Zikr in Olympia\, and may be made in person in cash\, or at our website donation page https://olypeacedances.org/donate .   Please donate if you can\, but if not\, please come anyway! \n“When I say ‘la illaha\,’ I erase everything.  When I say ‘il Allah\,’  I establish the Eternal in my heart.” — Mansur al-Hallaj \n“Remembrance polishes the rust of the heart until it shines like a mirror.”  — Al Ghazali \n“Silence is the language of God\, but Remembrance is the way to hear it.”  — Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi \nFor more information about the weekend retreat with Himayat: https://olypeacedances.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=2353&action=edit \nRegister by September 9th\, 2025\nAddress $350 tuition check\nto: Universal Awakening\, PO Box 1958\nLeicester\, North Carolina 28748\nOr by: Venmo @John-Johnson-1231\,\nOr by: PayPal ($365) office@universal-awakening.org \nFor more information local contact: Matin Ted Ryle\ntedryle@comcast.net
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/public-zikr-at-gwinwood-retreat-center/
LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, 6015 30th Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances
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SUMMARY:Public Dance at Gwinwood Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a special dance on Friday evening\, September 19\, 2025\, from 7 – 9pm at Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey\, WA.  The Dance will kick off a retreat weekend with Murshid Himayat Inayati\, but this dance will be open to the public.  Dancers can expect a  joyous session of sacred chants and movements set to live music.  All dances taught to the whole group each time; no experience necessary. Come alone or bring a friend!  Donation requested $5 – $15\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nFor more information about the weekend retreat with Himayat: https://olypeacedances.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=2353&action=edit \nRegister by September 9th\, 2025\nAddress $350 tuition check\nto: Universal Awakening\, PO Box 1958\nLeicester\, North Carolina 28748\nOr by: Venmo @John-Johnson-1231\,\nOr by: PayPal ($365) office@universal-awakening.org \nFor more information local contact: Matin Ted Ryle\ntedryle@comcast.net
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/public-dance-at-gwinwood-retreat-center/
LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, 6015 30th Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances
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SUMMARY:This Thursday!  Zikr & Potluck in Karen's Garden Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Thursday \, September 11\, come for a potluck at 5:30pm in Karen’s lush garden sanctuary\, followed by Zikr at 6:30pm.   Zikr means “Remembrance” and involves simple rhythmic movements while chanting the name(s) of God in Arabic and phrases like “la illaha il Allah” which means  “There is no Reality but God.”  This particular Zikr practice is called “Nuri Muhammad” or  “Remembrance of Light”.  Live music! All are welcome! \nIf you are not familiar with Karen’s location\, please email us in advance at peacedances@olypeacedances.org for the address. \nDonations support the Dances of Universal Peace and Sufi Zikr in Olympia\, and may be made in person in cash\, or at our website donation page https://olypeacedances.org/donate .   Please donate if you can\, but if not\, please come anyway! \n“When I say ‘la illaha\,’ I erase everything.  When I say ‘il Allah\,’  I establish the Eternal in my heart.” — Mansur al-Hallaj \n“Remembrance polishes the rust of the heart until it shines like a mirror.”  — Al Ghazali \n“Silence is the language of God\, but Remembrance is the way to hear it.”  — Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi \n“Unity is not learned; it is remembered\, for your soul has always known it.”  — Rabia al-Adawiyya \n“Remembrance is not for God’s benefit but for yours.  The more you remember\, the more you awaken.”  — Hazrat Inayat Khan
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/zikr-potluck-in-karens-garden-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Home of Karen Lohmann
CATEGORIES:Dances
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