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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Spiral Walk - meditation (no Dance today)
DESCRIPTION:December 21\, 2025  11am and 12:30 PM (see below)\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThis month we will offer something different on the Winter Solstice!  In partnership with the Center for Spiritual Living\, we will conduct a Winter Solstice Spiral Walk\, a walking meditation that begins in darkness. Each person walks the spiral path made of evergreen boughs\, lights a candle from the central one\, and places their candle along the path on their return.  In this way each individual contributes to the growing of the light. It is an inspiration to witness the light pushing back the darkness throughout the ritual. The Spiral is accompanied by quiet live music. \nWhat else you need to know:  Enter the space quietly to help set a reflective mood.  For safety\, don’t wear long skirts and tie back long hair.  Candles will be provided for everyone. Children as young as 6 can enjoy participating in this.  Set an intention as you would for walking a labyrinth and remain open to the outcome. \nCSL will hold this meditation as their service from 11am – noon\, with music provided by Heather and Brent.  Dances of Universal Peace will hold the spiral in our usual time slot\, 12:30 -1:30\, with music provided by our musicians. \nCome alone or bring a friend!  Donation requested\, for CSL at the 11am and Dances at the 12:30pm session; no one turned away for lack of funds.   \nPrint and circulate this flyer:  Flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-9/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living,Featured
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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:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T210000
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SUMMARY:"The Dance That Reconnects"- immersion in the work of Joanna Macy embodied in the  Dances of Universal Peace
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a one-day workshop exploring the work of the late sacred activist\, Joanna Macy\, embodied in the Dances of Universal Peace.   The event will be held on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 5090 Center Street NE in Salem\, Oregon.  Workshop activities will run from 9am to 5pm\, and then there will be an evening program of Dances from 7 to 9pm  to integrate the whole day. \nJoanna’s legacy\, known as the Work That Reconnects\, “helps people around the world discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life\, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired\, collaborative action.”  There will be ritual\, song\, dance\, meditation\, and other activities that help us find our truth and energize us to bring our gifts forward into the complex needs of our world.  The event will be led by four veteran certified leaders of the Dances of Universal Peace:  Munajat Marti Dimock\, Kalama Reuter\, Ka Ginger Hayra\, and Saraswati Andrea Burke. \nFor more information about the Work That Reconnects to prepare for the workshop\, please see:  https://workthatreconnects.org/resources/core-assumptions-of-the-work-that-reconnects/ \nFull-day registration at the door is $35.00*; full-day pre-registration before January 1 is $25.00.*  To pre-register\, please send an email to Kalama:  kalama@embarqmail.com\, and then go to https://olypeacedances.org/donate/ to pay your fee\, checking “class donation”.  The public is also invited to join in the culminating evening dance for $10\, at the door only. \n*Amounts are suggested donations.  A greater donation is welcome.  No one is turned away for lack of funds\, so please attend if you wish to and cannot afford the fee.  Donations cover leader expenses and contribution to the UU for use of the space. \nThere will be a lunch break – it is recommended that you bring a lunch.  Dinner break will be from 5 – 7pm. \nPlease download\, print and circulate this flyer: Dance that Reconnects flyer version 5 copy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/the-dance-that-reconnects-immersion-in-the-work-of-joanna-macy-through-dances-of-universal-peace/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem\, 5090 Center St NW\, Salem\, OR\, 97317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:January 18\, 2025 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-10/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:Todas Mis Relaciones/All My Relations - A Bilingual Dance Retreat with Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Senior Mentor Leader Darvesha MacDonald with Elizabeth Dequine\, Luis Vizcaino and Ishtar Cynthia Valenzuela \nIn Troncones\, Guerrero\, Mexico\, January 26 – February 1. (Scroll down for site info) \nThe fifth multicultural/ bilingual dance retreat in Troncones will include a dance leader training\ncomponent led by Darvesha and other mentors. We invite dancers\, leaders and musicians to deepen their practice and attunement to the dances in the natural beauty and sweet spirit of this oceanfront town.  Instruction will be provided in both Spanish and English. The retreat will include two dance sessions each day\, with time for reflection\, dance instruction\, playing music and relaxing on the beach. \nLodging and food: There are lodging options for all budgets within easy walking distance of the retreat\nsite; we can provide some suggestions\, and more can be found on Airbnb. Two catered meals are included in the retreat\, brunch the first morning and a farewell dinner our last evening. There are many restaurants nearby\, as well as kitchens at the dance site for those who want to prepare their own meals. \nCost: $175-$250 US Dollars\, scholarships available\, particularly for Latin American participants. \nInformation: Elizabeth Dequine\, edequine@gmail.com or Vimlan VanDien\,vimlanv@gmail.com \nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScybhe20IXG-UIuJBd4dmkhVqLkSWfN6YXVL5HuuMLGo5Cy9g/viewform \nTRONCONES is a small beach village near Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Zihua has a small\, easy-to-navigate international airport; taxis wait to drive you about half an hour to Troncones along tranquil country roads. Troncones has numerous hotels from budget to extravagant\, ditto\nrestaurants\, and no loud music venues or huge resort hotels. The ocean hosts spectacular sunrises and sunsets\, many pelicans and opportunities for boogie boarding. The retreat venue has two large grassy lawns\, shaded by tall palm trees. Two cats\, lovely landscaping\, a swimming pool\, six rooms with outdoor covered kitchens\, a gazabo\, talkative birds\, and gates right onto the beach complete the site. \nYou are welcome to join us for this retreat\, or both\, see listing for February 4 – 8.   You can see photos from the 2024 retreats here: \nPHOTOS: Troncones Camps\, Jan-Feb 2024 \n\nWhy come to Troncones? Read this: https://skyness.net/why-come-to-troncones/
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/todas-mis-relaciones-all-my-relations-a-bilingual-dance-retreat-with-leader-training/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Flowing Gratitude in Calm Abiding - a deepening retreat with dances and more
DESCRIPTION:Led by Sky Roshay\, Shivadam Adam Burke\, Jen Friedman and friends. \nIn Troncones\, Guerrero\, Mexico\, February 4 – 8\, 2026 (scroll down for site info) \nDescription: This retreat’s spaciousness – with Dances\, kirtan\, speaking circles\, singing circles\, art\nprojects and whatever else emerges from the hearts and creativity of participants – will offer time to slow\ndown\, breathe and deepen into our Selves\, our practices and our relationship to the Dances. \nLeaders: Sky Roshay\, Shivadam Burke and Jen Friedman are accomplished Dance leaders\, musicians and mentors with many years of experience in creating sacred space\, facilitating retreats and holding a heart space for everyone in the circle. \nCost: $130 to $225 USD\, as you can afford. Some scholarships available\, especially for Latin Americans. \nRegistration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1anZvm9M_98S-NsvBFjZGdQc1PYb9YJHVBTlyKweVGaJ2Q/viewform \nInformation: Wayne Talmadge\, Wayne.talmadge@gmail.com or https://skyness.net/troncones-retreats-jan-feb-2026/ \nLodging and Food: You are responsible for your own lodging and food\, except for two catered meals\, dinner the first evening and brunch at the end of the retreat. Some onsite lodging is available\, first come with full payment. As with the Bilingual retreat\, we can suggest lodging options for all budgets. \nTRONCONES is a small beach village near Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Zihua has a small\, easy-to-navigate international airport; taxis wait to drive you about half an hour to Troncones along tranquil country roads. Troncones has numerous hotels from budget to extravagant\, ditto\nrestaurants\, and no loud music venues or huge resort hotels. The ocean hosts spectacular sunrises and sunsets\, many pelicans and opportunities for boogie boarding. The retreat venue has two large grassy lawns\, shaded by tall palm trees. Two cats\, lovely landscaping\, a swimming pool\, six rooms with outdoor covered kitchens\, a gazabo\, talkative birds\, and gates right onto the beach complete the site. \nYou are welcome to join us for either retreat\, or both. You can see photos from the 2024 retreats here: \nPHOTOS: Troncones Camps\, Jan-Feb 2024 \n\nWhy come to Troncones? Read this: https://skyness.net/why-come-to-troncones/
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/flowing-gratitude-in-calm-abiding-a-deepening-retreat-with-dances-and-more/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:Dancing in Paradise - Big Island
DESCRIPTION:Led by Leilah Be\, Bodhi Be\, Gayan Long\, and Amara Karuna. \nIn Pahoa\, Big Island\, Hawaii\,  February 6 – 11\, 2026 (scroll down for site info) \nHear the call of the open heart!  Join us in co-creating nurturing\, inspiring sangha with a concentration on the beauty of the volcanic land. \nSee videos of other Dancing in Paradise retreats:  https://www.youtube.com/@hawaiisufisdance \nInformation: https://danceandsufiretreats.com/dancing-in-paradise%2C-hi-1
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dancing-in-paradise-big-island/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 2026 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-11/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage of the Heart - silent retreat
DESCRIPTION:“As my words turn to silence\, your sweetness surrounds me.”~ Hakim Sanai \n“In a world of noise\, confusion and conflict\,\n it is necessary that there is a place of inner silence and peace; \nnot the peace of mere relaxation but the peace of inner clarity and love.” Thomas Merton\n\n— Is your spirit seeking a refuge where you can rest in peace and harmony\, connect with joy\, and expand inner clarity?\n— Are you longing to find a space where you can disconnect from all the external chaos and reconnect with the heart of Love?\n\nNur Mariam Simmons and Mujiba Berkana have created a sacred container where you may be held in the refuge of silence and the beauty of nature to rest in stillness and find peace and solace. Khilvats or retreats are spiritual pilgrimages that provide a person the opportunity to turn one’s gaze inward\, touch stillness\, and find the Divine within one’s heart. This time of deep listening and practice can open doors of personal transformation and healing.\n \nCome join this pilgrimage of the heart on the beautiful 120 acre NW rainforest campus of Pilgrim Firs Center.  Individualized programs will be created for each person by Nur Mariam or Mujiba based on your heart’s desire for taking this time to be on retreat.\n\n\nCost of $615 includes comfortable lodging\, vegetarian meals\, expressive art opportunities\, hiking trails around a peaceful lake\, a large labyrinth\, and daily personal interviews with Mujiba or Nur Mariam. Linens are available at an additional cost of $15. Deposit of $125 upon registration\, with full payment by Feb 16. Some partial scholarships available. Register at this link.\n  For more information\, contact:\n  Nur Mariam Simmons: adsimmons@comcast.net\n  Mujiba Berkana: berkana13@gmail.com\n\n  \nNur Mariam’s motivation to offer khilvat comes from the profound gifts she has received over the last 30 years of experiencing the connection with Divine Source while in solitude. As a Ruhaniat and Khilvat guide\, cherag and Spiritual director\, she invites you to discover the gifts awaiting you in the stillness of your Heart.\n \nMujiba encourages you to step into the heart of silence to nurture your inner life and relationship with the Real in the company of kindred spirits. She joyfully supports others as a Khilvat and Ruhaniat guide\, Siraj\, and Healing conductor\, and has been formally coaching since 2009.
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/pilgrimage-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Firs\, 3318 SW Lake Flora Rd\,\, Port Orchard\, WA\, 98367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:March 15\, 2026 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-12/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:"Heart to Heart"- Gathering Nectar\, Making Honey\, Tasting Sweetness
DESCRIPTION:March 27 – 29  at Gwinwood Retreat Center\, Lacey\, WA \nCome join Khalil Mark Elliott from Ashland with longtime beloveds and new friends for a residential retreat at beautiful Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey\, Washington\, March 27 – 29.  Breath\, Concentration\, Meditation\, Community lead us into Teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis with Zikr\, Dances\, Study\, Walks and Sohbet. \nRegistration $333 per person\, includes program\, food & lodging. \nInfo & registration:  skrychener@gmail.com.  360-790-6948.  Print and post the flyer: \nHeart to Heart
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/heart-to-heart-gathering-nectar-making-honey-tasting-sweetness/
LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, 6015 30th Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T125000
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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:"Radiant Heart" - a Sufi Sesshin in Seattle with Leilah Be
DESCRIPTION:April 17 – 19\, 2026  Friday to Sunday \nEmmaus Table at Woodlawn Hall \n7400 Woodlawn Ave NE Seattle \nThe Sufi Sesshin is a profound weave of Zikr\, Dances and singing alternating with a gentle sitting practice.  It includes teachings\, inquiry and heart-full sharing.  Leilah Be is a senior teacher in the Sufi Ruhaniat International.  She brings an essential beauty to the zikr\, dances and practices.  She is an alchemist\, and her atmosphere and presence are a balm in these challenging times. \nTuition $225   Registration:  kimberlee723@gmail.com \nFriday evening public Zikr – $25 at the door; included in retreat tuition \nHousing: PaulKramer121@gmail.com \nQuestions:  425-232-2366
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/radiantheart/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Hall\, 7400 Woodlawn\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:April 19\, 2026 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-13/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260430T094517
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SUMMARY:Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
DESCRIPTION:April 23 – 26\, 2026\nThe Laurelhurst Club \n3721 SE Ankeny St \nPortland\, OR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Portland Sufi Community is honored to host the 2026 Sufi Ruhaniat International Jamiat Aam. The Jamiat Aam is a sacred invitation to come together as a community in an atmosphere of inclusion and remembrance\, so that we may explore the heart of unity. \nSeekers\, mureeds\, dancers\, and mystics of all paths and experience are warmly welcome as we explore the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis. \nWe are delighted to welcome Pir Shabda Kahn\, Munira Reed\, and Amina Meyer to guide us as we open to ancient wisdom for our modern times. Special guests Leilah and Bodhi Be will join us part time on Thursday and Friday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n$295 Early Bird \nregister by March 31 \n$325 after March 31 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a non-residential (in-person) retreat \nwith local commuting\, offsite hotel\, \nAirbnb\, and homestay accommodations \nClick here for more information \nfor accommodations\, travel\, and retreat schedule \nFull Time \nincludes catered lunch \nSingle-Day\, Friday and Saturday \n$150 per day\, includes catered lunch \nRegistration required by April 1 \nEvening Programs\, Friday and Saturday \n$25 at the door each night \nOpen to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPir Shabda Kahn is the Pir (spiritual director) of Sufi Ruhaniat International. He brings gentleness\, humor\, warmth and rich experience in transmitting the universal Sufi lineage that traces from Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis. He travels worldwide spreading the Sufi message\, sharing teachings and music to support seekers on their path to awakening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmina Meyer is a life-long student of Sufism\, ontology (study of being) and thought work. She is a teacher of The Walks\, has served as a life coach\, and has maintained a Qadiri Zikr circle for more than a decade. She is a second-grade teacher\, art teacher\, puppeteer\, and proud mother of three.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMunira Reed serves as a Sheikha\, Cherag\, and currently is passionate about work with the Beyond Initiative mentoring young dancers around the globe. She has published articles and books on women’s issues\, spirituality\, and Aramaic practices. Her current writing project focuses on goddesses in the first-century Middle East during the time of Yeshua’s life. She lives in Columbus\, Ohio with her wife and life partner of 34 years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeilah & Bodhi Be are our special guests and will join us on Thursday and Friday. Both serve as Murshids in the Ruhaniat. They teach throughout the year in Hawaii\, across the USA and worldwide\, often utilizing the sesshin format of retreat. Leilah is widely known for her compositions and leading zikr. Bodhi has spent decades in service in the fields of conscious dying and the care of the dying. Both are are ceremonial guides\, counselors\, and ministers.
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/ancient-wisdom-for-modern-times/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:May 17\,  2026 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-14/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260430T094518
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SUMMARY:"Riding the Cosmic Wave" - Wilderness Dance Camp
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Dance Camp 2026\nCamp N-Sid-Sen on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho\nRegistration Is Now Open!\n~ June 9-14\, 2026 ~Registration is Now Open!\nClick Here to register for camp.Another Great Camp Is Coming in June\n2026 is already shaping up to be an amazing Wilderness Dance Camp. We will be returning to N-Sid-Sen. The NW Conference of the United Church of Christ (the organization responsible for operating Camp N-Sid-Sen) made remarkable strides in restoring our trust regarding the way the facility is operated. \nThe dates available to us for next year were limited (and did not include the September dates we had for this year’s camp)\, so we are going to try something new. Next year’s dates will be June 9-14\, 2026. We won’t have to worry about the scorching heat and wildfire smoke we often experience in August. \nWe have secured commitments from two remarkable Dance Leaders\, both of whom have been with us before. We are very pleased to announce that Wilderness Dance Camp 2026 will be led by Gayan Long & Jennifer Friedman. \nAnd we have a new theme –\nRiding the Cosmic Wave:\nresting in the real\nbuilding spacious capacity \nDance Leader Bios\nJennifer Friedman\n\nOnce a touring singer/songwriter with two albums of original folk music\, Jennifer Friedman is a certified Dance leader and Mentor in the DUP tradition living in Colorado. \nShe founded and led the Longmont and Lafayette\, CO DUP Circles for 17 years and has been a long-time member of the Canyonlands\, Paonia\, CO and Puerto Morelos\, Mexico Dance Camp Teams. Jen led Virtual Peace Dances online for 2 years during the Covid pandemic while also working actively as a hospital chaplain at 2 Northern Colorado hospitals where she continues to this day. \nShe currently leads monthly DUP circles in her spacious backyard home in Longmont\, CO and at the Nyland Co-housing Community Common House in Lafayette\, CO. Jen leads frequently at retreats throughout the US\, four times a year in Colorado and in Mexico with her Dance mentor Bernie Heideman and Sky Roshay and Friends Shivadam Adam Burke and Douglas Stevenson. \nIn 2023\, after many years of organizational service\, Jen was honored to step into the role of Executive Director for Dances of Universal Peace North America. To learn more: www.dancesofuniversalpeaceNA.org \nJennifer has been personally transformed by the Dances and the direct transmission of Source energy and wisdom that they offer while simultaneously fostering a communal sense of the peace that is possible in our world. \nSheikh Gayan Gregory Long\n\nGayan is an acclaimed drummer\, composer\, leader of the Dances of Universal Peace\, spiritual mentor\, retreat leader\, and storyteller. He has dedicated his life to awakening human potential through music\, devotional practices\, pithy teachings\, and community celebration. Gayan is a direct disciple of Pir Shabda Kahn\, the lead teacher of the Sufi Ruhaniat International’s school of western Sufism. He has shared the Dances world wide and led retreats with some of the foremost spiritual leaders of our time. \nGayan began drumming at age eight and has been performing ever since. Gayan has drummed for\, and led\, kirtan for twenty years. He is an active leader and contributor to the vibrant Boulder kirtan scene. \nHe has also accompanied Wah!\, Girish\, David Newman\, Donna De Lory\, Dave Stringer\, Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band\, Saul David Raye\, Katie Wise\, Johanna Beekman\, Govind Das & Radha\, Robert Gass\, and Shiva Rae. Gayan has appeared on sixty-eight recording projects (including two of his own records). He has collaborated and recorded with the electronic musicians Emancipator and Desert Dwellers\, and serves as a producer and music director for recorded and live music projects. \nGayan teaches\, performs\, and leads retreats from India to Russia\, Thailand to South America\, and in North America. \nPlanning Team\nPlease know that the Wilderness Dance Camp Planning Team (Rahmana Sayre\, Misty Harding\, Nuria Wooten\, & Roger Lynn) are hard at work setting the stage for another meaningful and inspiring camp experience. \nWilderness Dance Camp is sponsored by\nfiscal agent Dances of Universal Peace\nNorth America\nwith funding provided by the Oneness Project
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/riding-the-cosmic-wave-wilderness-dance-camp/
LOCATION:N-Sid-Sen\, 36395 S Hwy 97\, Harrison\, ID\, 83833
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T140000
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SUMMARY:Dance at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
DESCRIPTION:June 21\,  2026 12:30 PM\nCenter for Spiritual Living \n3437 Libby Road NE\, Olympia WA \nThird Sundays at the Center for Spiritual Living. 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. \n 
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/dance-at-center-for-spiritual-living-csl-15/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 3437 Libby Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances at Center for Spiritual Living
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260430T094518
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SUMMARY:Northwest Sufi Camp
DESCRIPTION:“Holding Aloft the Light of Truth”\nLiz Sharifa Hodges and Zahir Keith Moree\, Spiritual Directors\n\nCamp Cedar Ridge\, Vernonia\, Oregon\nKids 12 and under camp free\nWe are dedicated to making attendance easy on our families and are delighted to offer free tuition to kids through age twelve. Campers 13-19 attend for a fantastically reduced fee! \nReduced 2026 fees for Young Adults (20-29) thanks to a generous donor!\n\n\n\n\nIn the blessing stream of\nHazrat Inayat Khan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The secret of healing is to rise by the power of belief above the limitations of this world of variety\, that one may touch by the power of intelligence the oneness of the whole Being. It is there that one becomes charged with the almighty power\, and it is by the power of that attainment that one is able to help oneself and others in their pain and suffering. Verily\, spirit has all the power there is.” \n— Pir-o-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan
URL:https://olypeacedances.org/event/northwest-sufi-camp-2/
LOCATION:Camp Cedar Ridge\, 18062 Keasey Rd\, Vernonia\, OR\, 18062 Keasey Rd\, Vernonia\, OR\, 97064
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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