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Hamilton MT Mystic Dance Camp
September 8, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – September 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Address: In the tent on the Homestead Organics Farm: 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, 59840
About the Retreat
Come join us for three days of dancing and music in the Bitterroot Valley, Montana. The Hamilton Mystic Dance Camp is led by the Montana Dances of Universal Peace team and more! This diverse team will carry us through many spiritual traditions of the world in the ancient practice of community circle dance.
What We Do
No experience or partner needed. Each dance is taught in place: we are given a short song, easy steps, and the meaning (or attunement) of what we are doing. We do songs from a wide variety of sources: native, Christianity, Judaism or eastern Sufi practices. Often they are simple chants or inspiring poems.
The magic is the circle. Each person (you included) is what creates this magic. Humans evolved singing and celebrating in circle dance. As soon as you step into the circle you’ll know you are home.
What’s it Like? Dancing with us is like joining a tribe. When we first come together we often don’t know each other’s names, but become immediate brothers and sisters. The music brings us together. The camp is held by elder wisdom with experienced leaders who have been doing this for over thirty years. Often something new like this can be uncomfortable, but we know how to bring you in with a smooth transition from aloneness to togetherness. There is an essence in every human being that yearns for togetherness. We use our feet, simple music and ancient wisdom to create a moving space of heart.
Our Dance Tent Creates a Magical Environment
Come together: Dancers can start arriving at camp on Friday, Sept 8th. First dance will be Friday evening and the last dance will be Sunday morning. We will be treated with meals from Homestead Organics local food.
Tent setup will start on Thursday noonish. If you want to help put up the tent we’d love that! Let us know when you register.
Here’s a picture of the tent going up in Salmon last June .
And here’s the finished work of art ready to dance!
— LOCALS COME FREE!
Donation appreciated. But mostly … come dance. Your best bet is to come on Friday night and see what it’s about. Come on Friday evening between 6 and 7. Please be on time for the 7pm dance as attending the whole session gives you the full benefit.
SCHEDULE
Food gatherings will be “bring your own”. Not really a potluck, but an opportunity for us to join and eat together. We’ll have tables, and a few snacks… bring your own chair.
– Friday – Sept 8th, 2023
Noon and on – Campers and tent decorators arrive.
5:00 pm Food gathering at the tables. Not a full on pot-luck. Bring your own and bits to share.
7:00 pm – Friday evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm
– Saturday – Sept 9th, 2023
8:00 am – breakfast gathering at the tables and firepit.
9:30 am – Gather in the tent. Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Topic: A short history of the Dances of Universal Peace.
10:00 am – Dance will be 10:00 am – 12:00pm.
12:00 – Lunch on your own. We gather at the tables and eat together.
2:00 pm – We will gather for Kirtan/singing and a personal meet with Laura and Henry from the farm who will talk about their many community initiatives.
5:00 pm Food gathering at the tables. Not a full on pot-luck. Bring your own and bits to share.
7:00 pm – Saturday evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm
– Sunday – Sept 10, 2023
8:00 am – breakfast gathering at the tables and firepit.
9:30 am – Gather in the tent. Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Topic: Peace through community.
10:00 am – Closing Dance will be 10 am – noon.
Musicians
As you arrive at camp please let us know about your musicianship! We coordinate acoustic musicians into our dance sessions. You’ll want to play with us!
Cost: $50
Yes… the camp is very inexpensive. This is because we love what we do. This is not about making money, but about coming together. Plus, we don’t have to pay for our tent location, lodging/camping/food is on your own — and we need you!
Partial Attendance?
You are welcome to attend partial days. Use the following coupon codes when you register:
Friday, or one session, only – FRIDAY
Saturday, or two sessions, only – SATURDAY
Locals come free – LOCAL
Food and Lodging is not provided by your camp registration… but don’t worry. Everything you’ll need is nearby.
Dogs
We love dogs... but this is a working farm and home, so they will need to be on a leash at all times. The Farm is a home and they have their own dogs and many birds and other animal. Thanks for your consideration.
Where is Hamilton, Montana?
We are dancing in Hamilton, Montana in the Bitterroot Valley. It is about an hour south of Missoula on Hwy 93. There is room for camping on the farm, and there are motels nearby in town to stay.
From Zareen: My goal for this camp is to provide an inexpensive space where we can all come together, sing, dance, and dive deeper into new possibilities. We are inclusive of the traditions of the world and each other. Most importantly, we use this time to recreate ourselves into co-creating relatives of the world rather than individual consumers. The overall vision is to come alive in new ways and jumpstart a dynamic participation in life that transforms the world… in other words: Sam Lewis’s Peace Project.
About our dates and location
Our event location opens up on Friday Sept 8th, and stays available through Sunday. We will be raising the tent on Thursday. You are certainly welcome to arrive on Thursday and help set up for camp if you want to join in the tent fun. We’ll be finishing the tent setup on Friday morning so this is time for the decorating crew. The last dance will be on Sunday and we all participate in taking down the tent in a fun community project.
Food
Plan on meals on your own. You can bring your own camping gear and kitchen items. Water is available and electricity will be solar (electric plugins are available nearby in the shop). We’ll have a potluck Saturday evening.
Shopping & Restaurants
There are lots of places for food in Hamilton, which can be found at the local Chamber website.
Lodging
There is some room to camp on the farm. No RV hookups. Good motels are in town just a few miles from where we camp.
Bitterroot Valley Chamber
Find the Dance
We’ll be dancing in our 30′ tent at the Homestead Organics Farm. Bring your own chair. It may be cool in September. We’ll watch the weather and if it looks chilly we have a wood stove for our tent.
Hamilton is one hour south of Missoula Montana on Highway 93 South
The farm is approximately 3 Miles South of Hamilton Montana on Skalkaho Road
Homestead Organics Farm: 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, 59840
This is what it’s like… Heading into the tent… ready to dance!
Cost
$50 per person. Further donations for dance leaders are appreciated.
Registration
Please sign up early!!!
Connie & Wayne are Registrars. Contact us at mysticdancecaravan@gmail.com
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Come dance with us. The minute you step into the circle you come home to your heart.
Zareen & Wayne
208-756-8137
mysticdancecaravan@gmail.com
