Salmon Idaho Dance Camp
June 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – June 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Come join us for four days of dancing and music in central Idaho. The Salmon Wild River Camp is led by fabulous Dances of Universal Peace leaders from Idaho, Montana and beyond. This diverse team will carry us through the many spiritual traditions of the world in the ancient practice of community circle dance.
Still only $50 per person for 2025!
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We also have an event in Lava Hot Springs at the end of July, and in Hamilton Montana in September.
What We Do
No experience or partner needed in the Dances of Universal Peace. 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 set up the song and then go. It’s as easy as that. You become the musical instrument in a circle of fellow human beings. We can do songs from native sources, Christianity, Judaism, eastern Sufi sources and more. Often they are inspiring poems.
The magic is the circle. Each person (you included) is what creates the magic. Humans evolved singing and celebrating in circle dance. As soon as you step into the circle you’ll know you are home.
From Zareen: My goal for this camp is to provide an inexpensive space where we can all come together, sing dance, and also dive deeper into new possibilities. We will explore things we haven’t really thought about such as: How science and spirituality intersect, the conditioned mind and community issues, the non-dual wisdom of Turtle Island. Most important is how 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.
(Learn more about Zareen at MaPremZareen.com)
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 name, but become immediate brothers and sisters. 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.
Along the Wild Salmon River
Salmon Idaho is exactly in the middle of nowhere in central Idaho. If you want to get away from it all this is the place to be. We are about an hour and a half south of Missoula, an hour and a half westish from Idaho Falls, and about five hours north of Boise.
Here is a view of the our tent set up on the Hyde Creek ranch. Beautiful grass, beautiful trees… a great place to dance.
Type us into Google maps and you’ll be able to plot a path to get here. We’ve compiled a list of motels, food sources and travel information for you!
Where to Stay?
We will be dancing five miles south of Salmon Idaho. There is lots of room for camping and there are motels nearby in town to stay.
Food and Lodging
Camp is not providing food or lodging. Restaurants, grocery stores, and motels are in town a few miles from our dance location. Camping is a great option. There is lots of room to camp near the tent. Bring your own camping gear and kitchen items. Water is available and electricity will be solar (electric plugins are available nearby in the ranch shop).
* Click here for a page about Salmon. See where we dance, and all food and lodging options.
Plenty of room for tents, RVs and Car camping.
Our dance location has plenty of room for tents, car camping and RV’s. Bring your camp kitchen and have a nice wilderness experience with us along the wild Salmon River.
We have a large field to park and camp in. If you want to camp near your car there is also room for that.
The large parking area has lots of room for RVs and vans. There is no shade for a vehicle, but it’s not that hot here in Salmon yet.
There is no electricity available.
The water out of the spigot in the lawn is potable. You’ll need a longish hose if you need to fill your RV
Showers are available at Connie and Wayne’s house in town and in the basement of the garage at the ranch. We are also assembling a solar shower (a few glitches have been encountered)
Connie and Wayne have two RV spots at our house if you need more facilities. One spot has water, electricity and sewer. The other has water and electricity.
Mike has a lovely little stream running through his property, lined with trees. There is lots of room to set up tents up in the trees along the stream.
This is a working ranch. Dogs are welcome if they are ALWAYS on a leash.
Mike has his own dogs, and he also has chickens, ducks and the like.
We know your dog is lovely and wonderful, but they will be a guest in another dog’s territory and the leash makes everyone happy.
We’ve put together a page with information on getting your camping gear together.
* Camping can be fun! Click here for a page about getting your gear together.
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Need Encouragement?
We’d love to talk with you and encourage you to try something new. You’ll be delighted you did. Text Wayne and he’ll call you back: 208 756-8137
Musicians
Acoustic musicians are welcome. As you arrive at camp please let us know about your musicianship! We coordinate various instruments into our dance sessions. You’ll want to play with us! We’ll also have a dance/music jam in the afternoons.
Is It Really Fifty Bucks?
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!
About our dates and location
Our event location opens up on Wednesday and stays available through Monday. So campers can come early and stay late. You are certainly welcome to arrive on Wednesday and get set up for camp. We’ll be finishing the tent setup on Wednesday and have a jam in the tent. Although the last dance will be on Sunday morning you are welcome to stay and play until Monday.
Partial Attendance?
Locals come free for any session. Everyone is welcome to attend partial days. Get coupon codes for locals, and partial day discounts on this page: https://mysticdance.com/c
Wednesday
Feel free to arrive in Salmon and get set up. Zareen and Wayne will be available either on site or easily accessible by phone. Please contact us to let us know you’re in town. The tent will be a great place to have a jam in the late afternoon or early evening.
Thursday
Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Today will be: Meet the founder of the Dances of Universal Peace: Sam Lewis and his Peace Project. Our first dance will be 10am – 12:00pm if there are enough people gathered. Afternoon classes and dinner gathering TBA. An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm.
Friday
Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Friday will be: Native wisdom – How it intersects with non-duality and helps us deal with conflict in our communities and ourselves. Dance will be 10am – 12:00pm. Afternoon classes and dinner gathering TBA. An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm
Saturday
Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Topic: Why meditation and mantras work, and how to go beyond those in our lives (some brain science will be involved!). Dance will be 10am – 12:00pm. Afternoon classes and dinner gathering TBA. An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm
Sunday
Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Topic: Why Buddhas laugh! Dance will be 10am – 12:00pm. You are welcome to break camp and travel in the afternoon OR you are certainly welcome to stay overnight and visit town or the surrounding area on Monday.
Welcome!
We look forward to seeing you in the circle. All you gotta do is get yourself to Salmon and join in. You’ll be delighted that you gave yourself this gift, and we will be delighted at the gift of you.
Zareen & Wayne
208-756-8137
mysticdancecaravan@gmail.com
