Mystic Dance Caravan

Montana Family Camp
2023-02-10 16:00 - 2023-02-12 12:00 (America/Boise) | Camp Mak-A-Dream, 90 Church Rd, Goldcreek, MT, 59733, United States
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Location: Camp Mak-A-Dream, Gold Creek, MT (73mi.east of Missoula)

This is a camp totally worth attending: beautiful location, comfortable accommodations, affordable, relaxed and deep.

The camp is a bit of a drive in winter, but we can help organize ride sharing from our Idaho, Utah and Montana communities. We can also organize carpools from the Missoula airport over to camp.

Come solo, with friends or with your whole family!!

We dance, relax, play, and connect with our universal family, familiar or new, young or old. The Dancing is sweet, surrounded by incredible views and enclosed in warmth and smiles.

We welcome children and young adults to dance in our circle, but they are also free to gather and play in a separate, usually supervised, area. We dance together at three different times, plus have a zikr Saturday night.

Saturday afternoon is free for hiking, art, clothing exchange, discussion, or whatever individuals care to organize. After dancing many like to soak in the hot tub under the stars or snowflakes.

Food: The Camp Mak-A-Dream staff will prepare the meals for us and do the dishes.

Lodging is dormitory style in warm comfortable dormitories. Lodging space is a short walk from the dance hall. Comfortable in Montana snow! There are small kitchens available in a shared space. Bunkbeds and a few private rooms. Bring your own bedding.

Times: Arrive at 4:00 pm. Family camp begins with dinner Friday 6:00 p.m. and closes Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Sliding scale $200 to $235. We are accepting half payments in December with your registration mailed to our registrar.

Make checks payable to “Family Camp” and mail to:Arlene Hoag, Registrar1716 S. Willson Ave.Bozeman, MT 59715

Come get a big hug

Ready to dance!

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During much of the year, Camp Mak-A-Dream provides support to kids with cancer. Our fees at this February event not only allow us to Eat, Dance, and Pray together, but they help Camp Mak-A-Dream fund their caring vision.

Joyful Journey
2023-03-09 08:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00
At Joyful Journey Hot Springs near Moffat Co.

Wisdom of the Ages – Retreat
2023-04-14 19:00 - 2023-04-16 12:00 | Elizabeth Hotel Fort Collins Co, 111 Chestnut St, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, United States
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A Dances of Universal Peace Retreat with a focus on Wisdom.

Dance in Fort Collins with Grace D Marie, Timothy Dobson, Maboud Charles and Tara Andrea Swierkosz, Connie Zareen and Ira Liss.

VENUE

We’ll be meeting and dancing in the Elizabeth Hotel in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, is an experience that transcends the ordinary. It is an eclectic mix of bold details and traditional elements. It is a gathering, dining, and entertainment destination in the heart of Fort Collins. Fifth floor outdoor rooftop terrace with fire pits has floor to ceiling windows and majestic views of Old Town and the Foothills.

We have 10 rooms reserved for participants at a discount price. Each room has a record player and selection of vinyl records. The lending library in the lobby has an even larger selection of records and musical instruments to borrow and play.

We’ll be dancing in the Walnut Ballroom – Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

COST & DETAILS

Retreat Cost: $200 per person

Includes: Dance sessions Friday-Saturday-Sunday and Wisdom gatherings: Harmonic Temple Chant, Meditation, Breath and Walking Concentrations.

Beverages and small food items will be provided on Saturday. Your food and lodging are separate. For your meals, great restaurants are nearby on the mall. Grace is working on special group meals in Old Town.

Lodging: $250 per person/2 nights/Friday, Saturday, Sunday checkout

Your best experience will be staying in the Hotel with us. Use this link to book your room at our group rate. Payments for your room are made directly with the Hotel.

The Link to book your room at the Elizabeth Hotel is below.

You can only book a room with this link.

Book your group rate for Life as a Garden

This special price is available – Thursday, April 13 to Monday, April 17, 2023. You will find the information on the online reservation link.

Our Discount rates – Choice of 2 Queen Beds (1 – 4 per room), or 1 King bed.

$219/night/room (If you share this is only $109.50 each/night or total per person of $250 for 2 nights.

Payment for Retreat:

Send Check payable to: Grace D Marie, PO Box 2454, Fort Collins, CO 80522 OR

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/GraceDMarie

For more information:

Contact: Connie Zareen – mysticdancecaravan@gmail.com

or call Connie Zareen – (208) 756-3076

Schedule:

Friday, April 14 –4:30 – 6pm – Optional Dinner and gathering at location TBA (Dinner not paid for by retreat)

7pm – Dance session begins at 7 – Ballroom remains open until 11.

Saturday, April 16 –

Full day with mid morning and mid afternoon breaks with food provided by retreat.

9am – 12:30 Morning session

2:30 – 5:00pm – There will be a mid-afternoon break with food.

7pm – Evening session – Ballroom remains open until 11.

Sunday, April 16-

9am – 11am – Dance session

Individual Sessions

Public sessions will be on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Cost for Friday and Saturday nights will be $35 – $45 and Sunday morning is $25. If people need assistance with that payment, they can contact Zareen as to how much they need and we will do our best to assist as we don’t want to turn anyone away for lack of funds.

Contact mysticdancecaravan@gmail.com to be on the list for the public sessions. Space is limited so it’s first come first served.

Food for Saturday Breaks (provided by retreat:

10:30amDeviled Eggs:Yolk Cream, Smoked Paprika, Micro Greens (Cold)Tapenade Cucumber CupsOlives, Sundried Tomatoes, Sweet Pepper, Basil (Cold)Stuffed Mushrooms: Criminis, Boursin, Gremolata

3:00 PMTempura VegetablesSeasonal Crudite in Fluffy Panko Batter, Sweet Chili Aioli (Hot)Naan, Paneer, Hummus, Chutney, Baba GhanoushVegetable Tray and Ranch Dressing

About the Staff

Grace D Marie – leads the Dances of Universal Peace in Fort Collins, CO, and worldwide. She organized 3 international dance leader trainings in Peru, and helped to organize continental Dance meetings for North and South America and Europe. She has been on staff for numerous dance camps, dance leader trainings and retreats worldwide. Her style is joyful, deep and ecstatic.

She has 4 CD’s, Kunda, One Love, All My Relations, and Life as a Garden, and is working on her first book on deepening relationships with the natural world.

Timothy Dobson – is a Loved and Beloved Dance Leader in Northern Colorado for over 30 years and continues to lead Dance. He planted the seeds of the Dances of Universal Peace in northern Colorado and with his leadership still being a continuous foundation for the Dances. The events he facilitates years are deep, opening, loving.

Tara Andrea and Maboud Swierkosz have been in love with the dances for over 3decades and are long time mentors of the Dances of Universal Peace. They live inSanta Fe, NM where they have lead public dance circles and week long WazifahDance Retreats.

They have led dances and retreats internationally. Both are guidesin the Sufi Ruhaniat International. Their work with the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah,or as Maboud would like to say, “the qualities of our potential for wholeness,” hastouched people throughout the world. Many of their original Wazifah Dances, thatinclude “Ya Shakur Allah Ya Hamid”, are being led internationally.

Connie Zareen is a dance leader from Idaho, author of several books, and a Non-duality & Zen teacher. She does both in-person and online events with the Mystic Dance Caravan. Zareen graduated from the Osho Multiversity in 1990 and brings that coyote energy of Zen laughter into the dances.

Ira Liss – Originally from NYC, Ira’s 35-year career includes stand-up comedy, theaterimprov, murder mystery dinner theater, co-founding Red Thread Playback Theatre (where true stories come to life as instant theatre), and appearing at various Front Range venues – Denver’s Mercury Café, DCPA, Bug Theatre, Boulder’s Nomad Theater, Theatre O, Wesley Chapel, Block 1750, the Trident, and more.

Deborah Ogden has been drumming for Dances of Universal Peace and other spiritualevents for over a decade, drumming for more than one thousand events. She has studied Doumbek, Djembe, Tar, and Zarb with master drummers. She has performed on stage, most notably as the drummer and percussionist for a month-long run of the theatre production Arabian Nights at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins.

Jim Grant found the Dances of Universal Peace in 1991. He has been a dancer, drummer and on the board of directors of their non-profit. He studied doumbek, riqq, tar, djembe and dounouba with master drummers. He was a founding member of world-groove band Tuatha, which recorded 4 CDs worth of original music.

Marsha Marberry has been teaching Viniyoga, with her husband, in their home studio for 15years. Viniyoga is a therapeutic form of yoga involving coordination of breath withmovement(asana). All ages.She is a long time Fort Collins Dancer and supporter of the Dance, and has been offering yogaat our retreats for many years.

Spring Paonia Camp
2023-05-10 19:00 - 2023-05-15 08:00
In Paonia Colorado.

With Bernie, Sky, Jen and friends

ZenZen Organic Farm, Paonia CO

*** Registration is open; go to Sky’s site to register: https://skyness.net/paonia-spring-dance-camp-may-10-15-2023/

Registration ends May 6th***

Inland Northwest Sufi Camp
2023-05-26 19:00 - 2023-05-29 00:00 | N-Sid-Sen, 36395 ID-97, Harrison, ID, 83833, United States
Spiritual Director: Hamid Daniel Kirchhof.Near Coeur dAlene Idaho. See flyer for details.

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Salmon Wild River Dance Camp
2023-06-22 10:00 - 2023-06-25 12:00 | Hyde Ranch, 11 Hyde Ln, Salmon, ID, 83467, United States
A Mystic Dance Caravan Retreat – 2023

Click here to register for Salmon 2023

Address: In the tent on the Hyde Ranch: 11 Hyde Ln, Salmon, ID 83467

Dates: We can start arriving at camp on Wednesday, June 21st. We’ll have a music jam in the evening on Wednesday. Dance sessions start on the 22nd. Full schedule at bottom of page.

Here’s a picture of the tent going up.

Se still have room for you! Come dance with us.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday – June 21

6:00 pm – Jam in the Tent. Musicians and singers welcome!Campers can 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.

Thursday – June 22

9:30 am – Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Today will be: Meet Sam Lewis and his vision of Universal Peace.

10:00 am – Our first dance will be 10am – 12:30pm.

2:00 pm – We will gather for a jam and Kirtan sing along in the afternoon. This is the perfect opportunity for musicians to join in, learn some songs and how to fit into the “band” in the main circle.

7:00 pm – An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm.

Friday – June 239:30 am – Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Friday will be: Native wisdom and how it helps us deal with conflict in our communities and ourselves.

10:00 am – Dance will be 10am – 12:30pm.

2:00 pm – We will gather for a jam and Kirtan sing along in the afternoon.

7:00 pm – An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm

Saturday – June 249:30 am – 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!).

10:00 am – Dance will be 10am – 12:30pm.

2:00 pm – We will gather for a jam and Kirtan sing along in the afternoon.

7:00 pm – An evening dance will be from 7pm – 9:30pm

Sunday – June 259:30 am – Deeper dance discussion starts at 9:30 am where we will dive into our question of the day. Topic: Why Nonduality can be so funny.

10:00 am – Dance will be 10am – 12:30pm. 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.

Click here to register for Salmon 2023

About the Retreat

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 even Tennessee this year! This diverse team will carry us through the 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 the magic. Humans evolved singing and celebrating in circle dance. As soon as you step into the circle you’ll know you are home.

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! We’ll also have a dance/music jam in the afternoons.

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!

Where is Salmon?

We are dancing in Salmon, Idaho along the Continental Divide in Central Idaho. We have a 30 foot round tent which is a magical place to camp. There is lots of room for camping nearby, and there are motels nearby in town to stay.

Camping Can Be Fun… click to learn more.

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. Perhaps 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. We honor the importance of giving indigenous people space to recreate themselves after generations of trauma rather than appropriating ceremonies we don’t understand. Most importantly, how we use this time to also 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 Wednesday the 21st, and stays available through Monday. So we can come early and stay late. You are certainly welcome to arrive on Wednesday June 21st 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 of June 25th, you are welcome to stay and play until Monday.

Partial Attendance?

You are welcome to attend partial days. Get coupon codes for partial day discounts by copy/pasting the following URL into a new tab: https://mysticdancecaravan.com/c

Food and Lodging is not provided by your camp registration… but don’t worry. Everything you’ll need is nearby.

Food

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).

Shopping & Restaurants

There are lots of places for food in Salmon, these are our favorites.

Harvest Grocery: A small organic grocery store on Main Street. They are open on Sundays. On Main Street, in a brick building on the south side.

Saveway Market: Is really the only grocery store in Salmon. Drive into town and they are at the first stop light. They are Western Family and have a great selection of organic these days. Good vegetable section. Warning: Store is completely closed on Sunday!

Good Fellows Bakery: A fantastic artisan bakery. Great lunches. Amazing bread. Main street, north side.

Bertram’s Brewery: Great lunches, dinners and home brew. South side of Main Street.

Nature’s Pantry: Health Food store. Closed Sunday,

Country Store: Up on the “Bar Hill” on Courthouse Drive: Local milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt.

Farmer’s Market Saturday morning: in the park by the bridge.

Lodging

There is lots of room to camp near the tent. Lots of room for campers and RVs. No hookups. Good motels are in town approx. 5 miles from where we camp (Salmon is small).

Two small rooms are available on the ranch, and there are three rooms available in Wayne and Connie’s house in town. Each room is an additional $200 per person, for all four days.

To reserve these rooms text Wayne: 208-756-8137

Other Lodging in Salmon, approx 5 miles

Stagecoach Inn: This is the nicest motel in town. It’s right on the river and an easy drive to the tent location. It’s $100+ a night. Website 208-756-2919

Super 8: This motel is also quite close, and lots cheaper. Website 208-756-8880

Andrea’s RV Park. They are right on the river and have RV hookups. They also have one small “hostel” cabin. Website 208-756-2063

River Front Inn… I think that’s the new name… Used to be Wagons West and that’s how you find it on Google. Very cheap motel, but right on the river and nice folks. It’s only cheap because the building is really old. 208-756-4281. Waiting for them to call back with rates.

Bear Country Inn: Down on Main Street. A new motel. $70 and up. http://bearcountryinnsalmon.com 208-756-1499

Sacajawea Inn: I think this is the cheapest motel, or equal to River Front Inn. It’s not trashy. This motel is on the south side of Salmon, so it is the shortest drive to the tent spot. Nice people. 208-756-2294 (I think)

Find the Dance

We’ll be dancing in our 30′ tent. Bring your own chair. There isn’t lots of room to have chairs for everyone in the tent, but lots of room outside in the meadow. It may be cool in June but we have a stove for our tent. If it’s cool we can also build a nice outdoor fire for evenings. We’ll post more pictures as we get some work done on the spot.

Below is a satellite shot of the Hyde Ranch where we will be dancing. This is a special spot this year as the owner, Mike, is a vital member of progressive groups in Salmon. He is a Salmon native, and will help us bring Salmon folks out for dancing. We will be adding a lot of music, fun and love into his life, and he’ll be creating a firm foundation for our retreat.

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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We are using AllEvents.in to manage our event registrations this year:

You can register for more than one person at a time

Payment go through Paypal but you can choose to pay with a credit card

You’ll be able to manage your registration in an AllEvents.in account.

Click here to register for Salmon 2023

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.

Come dance with us. The minute you step into the circle you come home to your heart.

Click here to register for Salmon 2023

Kirtan & Jam at Pocatello Blue House
2023-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue House Pocatello, 1430 Cottage Ave, Pocatello, ID, 83201, United States
Free or donation… Click here to let us know you are coming.

Come sing and celebrate with us.

Kirtan is an ancient practice of praise from the Sikh tradition. It is in the form of simple melodies and mantras sung as call and response so no training or experience needed. This is a simple and relaxing way to access your inner true nature in an atmosphere of joy.

We share a universal repertoire with tunes from the many traditions of the world including: native chants, Gospel praise, Buddhist prayer, and traditional Hindu mantras.

The evening will be led by Zareen and Wayne from Salmon Idaho. Zareen and Wayne lead Dances of Universal Peace and Kirtan sing-a-longs around the country and hold several weekend events in Idaho each year.

We are always looking for musicians to join in the band. So bring your acoustic instruments. Our music is easy to learn and we’ll give you everything you need to join in.

The Blue House

The event will be held in the Blue House Pocatello Spiritual & Wellness Center which is refurbished farm house in west Pocatello. It’s a comfortable and intimate setting to join and sing.

So let’s join together for a jam and Kirtan sing along.

All singers and acoustic instruments welcome.

Let us know you’re coming… Sign up Here

Flyers

Please help us promote the event by posting flyers around Pocatello. See below for a nice colorful flyer that will catch the eye… or a simple black and white one that won’t use up all your ink.

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Lava Hot Springs, Idaho Dances of Universal Peace
2023-07-26 19:00 - 2023-07-30 12:00 | Grace in Lava, 9900 E Maughan Rd, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, 83246, United States
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A Mystic Dance Caravan Retreat.

Come celebrate harmony and movement with the Dances of Universal Peace in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. This year we are coming back to this lovely town full of hot springs and a blossoming spiritual community in southern Idaho. This year our dance event is in July when camping is great so we’ll be dancing in our tent. Lots of camping spots are nearby, and the town is full of great small motels for those who like a comfy bed. So, come enjoy community in song and music for four days.

We’ll be dancing in our 30′ tent.

The Two Addresses

Dance Tent Site: 9900(ish) E Maughan Rd, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

GPS coordinates: 42.619523, -112.029828

** Directions to the Tent Spot

Come off Hwy 30 into Lava Hot Springs. Turn right on the Main Street which is called Maughan Road. Follow this road west until you are just out of town and the road swings to the left. There is a driveway down to the right and you’ll see campers and our big white tent.

The Cabin: 13293 S Smith Canyon Road

GPS coordinates: 42.570826, -112.047184

About the dance

The Dances of Universal Peace are a powerful practice to find our true joyous being in community. These simple dances are inspired by the many spiritual traditions of the world. No experience or partner needed! Each dance and song is taught as we go.

The dance is magic because it can’t be done without you! Finally a practice that doesn’t have you as a mere spectator. You will be right in the circle, with a group of loving humans creating music while we move.

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. Get coupon codes for partial day discounts by copy/pasting the following URL into a new tab: https://mysticdancecaravan.com/c

Setup is on Wednesday July 26th, with take down Sunday/Monday. See the schedule below.

Here’s what our dance tent looks like… all set up and ready for dancers!

In the Dances of Universal Peace you are the music. We all sing and move together and that’s what creates the magic. Nothing needed from the outside.

This is us.

Location

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho is a small town full of hot springs in southeast Idaho. We’ll be on the outskirts of town overlooking the valley. We’ll be at the campsite early on Wednesday the 26th for setting up and so everyone can get settled. First dance on Thursday evening, and last dance on Sunday morning.

It’s hot in the afternoons, but cools off quickly at night. It’s not sweltering at night, but cool and pleasant for camping. Mornings are delightful.

Dance Tent Site

Address: We are set up at 9900(ish) E Maughan Rd, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

GPS coordinates: 42.619523, -112.029828

Our dance spot is located just outside the city limits of Lava Hot Springs. Private and open, yet close to hot springs. Below is a map to help orient.

Camping will be free at the tent site. For those who like comfort and being close to hot pools there are plenty of hotels in town.

We have some limited electricity on the land, but no water. So bring plenty of water. We will also be going up to a cabin in the trees each day which has plenty of good water so you can always fill up.

** Directions to the Tent Spot

Come off Hwy 30 into Lava Hot Springs. Turn right on the Main Street which is called Maughan Road. Follow this road west until you are just out of town and the road swings to the left. There is a driveway down to the right and you’ll see campers and our big white tent.

GPS coordinates: 42.619523, -112.029828

The Cabin: Afternoons in the trees

GPS coordinates: 42.570826, -112.047184

Address: 13293 S Smith Canyon Rd, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

In the afternoons we’ll head up into the trees where it is cool. A short ten minute drive will take us to the cool trees for afternoon workshops and a shared dinner. There is an easily accessible spigot for water.

Directions to the Cabin

From the Tent spot:

Turn left onto Maughan road.

Turn right onto 4th street, which is also called Merrick Road.

Follow Merrick road, out of town, around a few curves. You’ll see the golf course on the right.

Turn left onto S Dempsey Creek Road

Turn Right onto S. Smith Canyon Road (also called Newbold Rd on maps). You’re heading towards Pocrupine Pass.

You’ll come up into the trees, past several house on both sides.

Look for our Dances of Universal Peace sign on the Right.

Turn into the small driveway.

Map

In the map, below, the red pin is right as you pull into town… the Senior Center where we used to dance. The green pin shows the tent spot property which is on the outskirts of town, and quite close to hotsprings. There is plenty of room to camp.

Food and Lodging

We’ll be dancing in our tent this year in Lava. Food and lodging is not included in the retreat price, but we have great places to camp and can help you set up.

Camping is free. For those who like comfort, and being close to hot pools, there are plenty of hotels in town.

Food will be on your own with a shared sack-dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bring your camping gear and favorite eats. Good restaurants and a grocery store are in town.

Motels

Rooms are not included in the retreat package, so make sure you have your motel reservations set up if you aren’t camping. The Chamber of Commerce website for Lava has listings of all the local motels. http://www.lavahotsprings.org

RV Park: There is a large green RV park two blocks from our tent spot. https://www.smithstrouthaven.com/

The motel complex that used to be called Auro Soma, with the big private hot pool, is now the Lava hotel. https://thelavahotel.com/. This venue gives you access to the Auro Soma private hot pool.

For those more rugged folks we have plenty of free camping space near the tent.

Musicians

As you arrive at camp please let us know about your musicianship! We coordinate experienced leaders into our dance sessions, often on the fly. We’ll also have a dance/music jam in the afternoons. We want to know how to help you in your local circle!

Soaking

The Public hot pools in Lava are open from 8am to 11pm. Passes can be bought on site or online: https://lavahotsprings.com/hotpools/

The Olympic pool is open 10am to 8pm.

Bring a swim suit!

SCHEDULE & DETAILS

All campers will have access to a Whatsap group so we can easily share schedule changes.

Wednesday – July 26th This will be a set up day for camp. Feel free to arrive in Lava and get set up. The camping area is located a short distance from downtown as well as to local overnight accommodations. Zareen and Wayne will be available either on site of easily accessible by phone. Feel free to contact us to let us know you’re in town.

8:00 pm Evenong jam

Thursday – July 27th8:45 am – Gather in the tent. Our first dance will be 9:00am (before it gets too hot!). Theme: Sam Lewis and his vision of Universal Peace.

12:00 ish – Head up into the trees where it’s cool. We will arrange carpools as parking is limited at the cabin. Bring your own sack lunch, or grab a meal before you come up as dinner will not be until five o’clock.

2:00 pm – Deeper dance discussion and Kirtan sing-along at the cabin (nice and cool!). Theme: history of the dances, Sam Lewis, Hazrat Inayat Khan, and Ruth St. Dennis.

5:00 pm – Dinner in the trees. Camp will provide an Insta-pot of Lentil soup, crackers, and cheese. We’ll be using paper plates and bowls this year because washing up in limited. Bring what you need for yourself, and/or simple foods to share. Suggestions: Salad, fruit, Chips, humus, rollups, Avocado, carrots, cookies, muffins, bagels, cream cheese. Basically… think of a bring your own sack dinner. Remember… refrigeration and wash up facilities are limited.

8:00 pm – Sun sets behind the hill and it cools off quick. Evening dance will be from 8pm – 10:00pm.

It’ll be nice and cool for soaking. Public pool stays open until 11.

Friday – July 28th

8:45 am – Gather in the tent. Dance starts at 9:00 am. Friday’s theme will be: Native wisdom and how it helps us deal with conflict in our communities and ourselves.

12:00 ish – Head up into the trees where it’s cool. We will arrange carpools as parking is limited at the cabin. Bring your own sack lunch, or grab a meal before you come up as dinner will not be until five o’clock.

2:00 pm – Afternoon class expanding on the topic of Native wisdom. The difference in being or becoming. Sing-along.

5:00 pm – Dinner in the trees: Camp will provide an Insta-pot of Tuna Casserole. It will have tuna, cream and cheese. We’ll be using paper plates and bowls this year because washing up is limited. Bring what you need for yourself, and/or simple foods to share. Suggestions: Salad, fruit, Chips, humus, Avocado, carrots, cookies, muffins, rollups, etc. Basically… think of a bring your own sack dinner. Remember… refrigeration and wash up facilities are limited.

8:00 pm – Evening dance will be from 8pm – 10:00pm.

It’ll be nice and cool for soaking. Public pool stays open until 11.

Saturday – July 29th

8:45 am – Gather in the tent. Dance starts at 9:00 am. Theme: meditation and mantras. Being present.

12:00 ish – Head up into the trees where it’s cool. Please carpool as parking is limited at the cabin. Bring your own sack lunch, or grab a meal before you come up as dinner will not be until five.

2:00 pm – Dance deepening & Kirtan. How meditation and mantras work, and how to go beyond those in our lives (some brain science will be involved!).

5:00 pm – Dinner in the trees: Camp will provide an Insta-pot of Chicken and Rice. It will be caned chicken, brown rice and veggies. We’ll be using paper plates and bowls this year because washing up in limited. Bring what you need for yourself, and/or simple foods to share. Suggestions: Rollups, Salad, fruit, Chips, humus, Avocado, carrots, cookies, muffins, etc. Basically… think of a bring your own sack dinner.

8:00 pm – Evening Zikr from 8pm – 10pm.

Public pool stays open until 11.

Sunday – July 30th

8:45 am – Gather in the tent. Dance 9:00 – 11 am. Theme: Oneness & why non-duality can be so funny.

11:00 ish – Tent comes down!

Departure

We will eat, dance and pray together through the weekend with plenty of time for soaking in the hot springs. The last dance session will be Sunday evening with the tent coming down Monday morning.

Contact: The Mystic Dance Caravan Lava Team

Connie Zareen (208) 756-3076

Wayne Talmadge (208) 756-8137

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Cost

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Hamilton Local Dance
2023-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Open Ended Hamilton, 201 Daly Ave, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join the Hamilton Montana dance team for their monthly community dance at Open Ended.

Hamilton MT Mystic Dance Camp
2023-09-08 12:00 - 2023-09-10 12:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Address: In the tent on the Homestead Organics Farm: 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, 59840

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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!

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— 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

https://bitterrootchamber.com

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.

Paonia Fall Equinox Dance Camp
2023-09-20 18:00 - 2023-09-25 12:00
Dance on Colorado’s Western Slope in September for Dances of Universal Peace with Sky, Bernie & Jen!

Our new camp location at Sage View Ranch has trees, shade, beautiful tent camping spots, indoor lodging options, large outdoor kitchen area, and much more! All of the areas are within easy walking distance of the Tent and have fantastic views.

We will be creating a container in community and finding balance at the Autumnal Equinoxthrough song, meditative movement, and the infinite beauty of nature.

Featuring Kirtan with Tom Fuhrmann * Music Jams * Peace Dances *

Potlucks (Thursday and Friday) *Saturday: Clothing Exchange, Bazaar, Rumi Café and catered dinner

Link to Registration:https://skyness.net/paonia-fall-equinox-dance-camp/

Our camp starts with our opening circle and Dance on Wednesday evening at 7:00. You may want to start your days with “Deeper Dance Conversations” with Sky, followed by our morning dance, then afternoon offerings and evening Dance.

After the Thursday night Public Dance where Bernie hopes we’ll “introduce this bliss to lots of newbies”, we’ll deepen together as one for the rest of the weekend.

At the end of the last dance on Sunday night, the circle opens once again, rippling our prayers for peace and feelings of bliss out into the world and our daily lives.

Hamilton Monthly Dance
2023-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Open Ended Hamilton, 201 Daly Ave, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Celebrate fall and community with the Dances of Universal Peace. Come one, come all.

Sunday, October 1st. 4-6 PMA open ended 201 Daly Ave in Hamilton.

The Dances of Universal Peace are inspired by the World’s many spiritual traditions. Simple words, movements, and song are taught each time, creating an atmosphere of acceptance, joy, and unity. No partner or experience needed.

Bring your bright and willing heart. Suggested donation $5-$20. All are welcome.

Catalina State Park (AZ) Retreat
2023-10-12 08:00 - 2023-10-15 17:00
With Sky and Shivadam at Catalina State Park

Salmon Hanukah Celebration
2023-12-10 04:00 - 18:00 | United Methodist Church Basement, 201 Lombard St, Salmon, Idaho, United States
Join us for a Hanukah CelebrationSunday Dec 10th4:00 pmUnited Methodist Church Basement

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Stories, Traditional foods and Circle Dancing.Latkas and Jelly Donuts.Klezmer Music & DancingWayne Talmadge, Connie Delaney, Eryk & Eilah Foss, Jeff Thompson and friends.

United Methodist Church Basement201 Lombard St, Salmon, ID 83467 Park in the back and come on in!

Mexico Dance Leader Training
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00

Troncones Mexico - Deepening Into Being
2024-01-31 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00

Dance at the Starhouse in Boulder CO
2024-04-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Starhouse in Boulder, 3476 Sunshine Canyon Dr., Boulder, 80302, United States
More to come soon

Zikr with Jennifer Free in Longmont CO
2024-04-14 23:00 - 2024-04-15 13:00
Dance from 11-1 with potluck to follow.

Nyland co-housing Community Common House

3525 Nyland Way in Lafayette Colorado.

Below is us dancing with Jen in Mexico!

Paonia Spring Dance Camp
2024-05-01 11:00 - 2024-05-06 13:00 | Sage View Ranch Paonia, 40881 Hwy 133, Paonia, Colorado, 81428, United States
Wayne and Zareen will be traveling to the Paonia spring camp. Come with us and help Wayne set up the tent!

***** PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MONDAY APRIL 29th!!! Please. Really. *****

More info and register

Dance in Teton Canyon
2024-07-21 10:00 - 12:30
Come celebrate harmony and movement with a morning of Dances of Universal Peace in Teton Canyon. We’ll form a circle of music together to enjoy community in song and music. This is how we wake up!

We are at a crossroads time where good hearted people have an opportunity to get together and create a new way of being. Dancing together as one helps us open our vision of the natural human being. The real human knows how to live in a place of harmony and balance with each other and the world.

We’ll meet from 10:00 to 12:30 and be jammin’ with our feet! What we do is very simple… get in a circle, learn short mantric phrases and simple movements, and then go for the joy!

*If poor weather we have a backup venue.

Please sign up so we know you are coming. A small donation of $5 is asked. Bring some snacks for after!

See you there.

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Directions

Everything is coming together perfectly. Kat has our spot up Teton Canyon staked out. It was nice and open and just ready for us to dance.

Here are directions on how to get there.

Dropped Pins

Apple Maps:

Google Maps:

(Note… the directions for these pins are not necessarily correct… follow the ones below.)

Directions:

Follow Google maps directions to get to Teton Canyon turnoff then ditch those directions and follow these. Turn right into Teton Canyon. Drive approx.

.7 miles (3/4 mile to be clear) and turn right on road that drives over creek (there is a speed bump sign there). Take a left when the road forks (about 1/4 mile). Drive all the way to the end of road and park at the turn around spot. There will be a sign to guide you the rest of the way to the dance spot on the trails past the boulders.

Turnaround spot:

Let’s Dance Together!

Dances of Universal Peace in Hamilton
2025-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Open Ended Hamilton, 201 Daly Ave, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Come join us for an afternoon of circle dance and music in the Bitterroot Valley Montana. The afternoon 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.

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. Then we move! 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.

It doesn’t matter what you wear… just as long as you are there!

Two events are happening at Open Ended this Sunday. Kirtan starts at 11 followed by a light lunch and then Dances of Universal Peace at 4.00.

For more see https://mysticdance.com

Have a full day of joy.

Join us for Kirtan at 11 am, followed by a light lunch. Kirtan is a yoga practice of simple call-and-response chants to calm the mind and access our true inner nature. Many call it a path of devotion… we focus on ‘who’ is in this state of devotion and how our true nature is constantly in unity.

Singing together is a simple way to lift us all in harmony and community. Zareen and Wayne bring the chant to life with guitar, drums and vocal harmony in a universal attunement to traditions around the world.

One World PEACE Benefit for Center for Awakening
2025-04-06 12:00 - 16:00
Join us in Salt Lake for an afternoon of yoga, meditation and Dances of Universal Peace.

This is a benefit for Center for Awakening, proceeds for the Orphanages https://oneworldcommunity.com/peace/

Date: Sunday April 6

Time: Noon to 4

Location: SRS Performing Arts Academy 1765 S 900 W #99, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

We’ll start at noon with gentle stretching and yoga, followed by One World Peace meditation. Then a light snack. Dances of Universal Peace will be from 2 to 4.

Register Here: All Events

Donate Here: https://donate.stripe.com/fZeg2edtRaeA5ri9AB

Yoga – Meditation – Dances of Universal Peace

World Labyrinth Day: Lava Hot Springs
2025-05-03 00:30 - 15:00 | Lava Hotel and Spa, 196 E Main Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, 83246, United States
WORLD LABYRINTH DAY 2025 ​ Saturday, May 3rd ​

WALK FOR ONE AT ONE FOR PEACE ​

Time: History of the Labyrinth at 12:30 PM. Walk begins at 1:00 PM (Open from Noon to 3:00 PM) ​

Location: Lava Labyrinth, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho ​ (Located in the meadow behind Lava Hotel and Spa, 196 E. Main Street) ​

Join us for a global movement! ​ Walk the Lava Labyrinth for Life, Love, and Peace as part of the annual World Labyrinth Day, an international event sponsored by The Lava Hotel and Spa &The Labyrinth Society and Idaho Local facilitator Midge Woods.

Every year, on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people worldwide participate in this moving meditation for world peace and to celebrate the labyrinth experience. ​

Time: Brief Presentation: 12:30 pm – A Brief History of Lava Labyrinth

Walk begins: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Labyrinth Facilitator: Midge Woods

Contact: travelingdao@gmail.com ​ Learn more: www.labyrinthlocator.org

Be part of the change. Walk at One for One World. ​

For more information about THE WORLD LABYRINTH DAY Walk the Labyrinth Society Website. www worldlabyrinthday.org

Local Facilitator: Midge Woods. Traveling Dao.

Email: travelingdao@gmail.com. Text: 208-484-8124

Chamber of Commerce: Lavahotsprings.org/event/wellness

Locate Labyrinth near you: www.labyrinthlocator.org

SPONSORED BY THE LAVA HOTEL AND SPA

Download/Print Lava’s World Wide Labyrinth Day Flyer

Jackson WY Dances of Universal Peace
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Private Home Jackson WY, Jackson, Wyoming, 83002, United States
Come join us for an Saturday afternoon of Dances of Universal Peace in lovely Jackson Wyoming. We will be dancing in the backyard of a local residence. Dancing from 3 to 5, followed by community gathering and potluck.

Cost: Free. Donations welcome. We appreciate if you sign up at Allevents with a small donation to reserve your spot and so we know you are coming.

Location: This dance is held at a private residence in Jackson. You will be sent the address and parking details after registering.

The Dances of Universal Peace are moving meditations inspired by the many spiritual traditions of the world. We dance in a circle as all human tribes have done throughout time.

Each dance has simple movements and phrases that are taught on the fly. No experience or partner needed. Just bring your feet!

We are also doing a Zikr at The Yoga Source in Driggs the next day. Come to both!

For those coming from out of town we will be co-camping near the Mike Harris campground on Hwy 22. Come join us!

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Mystic Dance Zoom Music & Meetup
2025-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, Zoom ID, United States
Zoom With Us

Connie Zareen and Wayne are working our way back towards Idaho after dancing for a week in Paonia Colorado. We are currently in Dinosaur National Monument communing with the dinosaurs… then we’ll camp a few days at Flaming Gorge, and will arrive in Pocatello on the 30th.

We would love to meet the new people who are signed up for camps, and to see old faces. So we’ll have a Music & Meetup Zoom on Sunday morning… broadcasting live from Dinosaur National Monument.

Sunday Morning, May 25th. 10 am Mountain time

We’ll start with short attunement with Zareen, and then sing a few of our beloved dance songs. Followed by a meetup where we can get to know each other a bit more… and close with more songs.

This will not be recorded unless we get a lot of requests for a recording and the community agrees that it would be a good idea.

Put it on your calendar and … Click the button to join.

Zoom Link Mystic Dance Music and Meetup

Pocatello Sufi Dance at Mind Your Body
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Mind Your Body Pocatello, 234 South Main Street, Pocatello, ID, 83204, United States
Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of Sufi Dancing with Zareen and Wayne. Simple movements and mantras are the magic elixir to slow us down enough so that awakening can reveal itself. The inner being opens like a flower blooming in the forest.

We’ll be dancing at the Mind Your Body Studio, on May 31st from 2 to 4 pm

234 S Main St, Pocatello, ID 83204

Why: We are taught from birth that we are separate entities and this leaves an ache in the heart. The simple act of moving in a circle with our fellow human beings drops the illusion of separation and aligns us with the ground of being.

What: This is a two-hour practice of unity using simple chants from spiritual traditions of the world, focusing on the poetic simplicity of ancient mantras. No partner or experience needed. Whether you are a long time meditator, practitioner of mindfullness or true beginner on the spiritual path the sufi circle welcomes you into a horizontal alignment with being. In other words… it’s easy and fun!

Now! Sign up now for an evening of harmony and meeting being beyond mind. Song and movement are the opening keys to relation.

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ZIKR PRACTICE

History: Zikr is an ancient practice of remembrance from the Sufi tradition. In essence, it is the experience of humans becoming one in movement. The traditional joy of aligning oneself with god has evolved into a modern zikr practice that aligns with the vast unity of the universe itself.

Remembrance: This practice comes from the ancient whirling dervishes of the middle east and is inspired by the heart of Rumi who spun around a pole in ecstacy chanting poems of his unity with all. In Zikr we do this with each other. Humans have always danced in a circle in celebration and ceremony of our unity to all things. In a Zikr dance we focus attention on remembering who we are as the “I Am That” of being in the place of no separation.

When we remember who we are we open up our full relationship with earth as the mother. This is the open heart we need to slow down enough so that the life of earth can start repairing herself again, welcoming us back as the earth children we are meant to be.

Circle Dancing: Specifically… Zikr is a two-hour circle dance with melody so beautiful, movement of such ease, and words so gentle that we need not pause. We join hands and move together as one, allowing true being to arise.

Register

DANCE FOR HEALTH

Easing Stress: Human beings are not designed to live in the constant stress of separation, competition, and noise we are bombarded with in modern life. An evening of Zikr is designed to relax us into the heart space where we long to dwell. This calms the nervous system, relaxes the mind and let’s our natural health arise.

True Heart: The natural human being lived a life with time to snuggle up in the laps of others. Back in the day of the ancient tribes we were surrounded with care. Moving in a circle together drops us into this primitive space surrounded by friends and family… even complete strangers become instant friends.

Inner Stillness: The constant noise of modern life is both within and without. We are designed to enjoy a silent stillness inside, as well as a life surrounded by bird calls and flowing water. Many of us find our bodies in rebellion at the incessant abuse of too much. It takes a moment to relax out of this constant stress. Spending a few hours in movement and song with our family is a marvelous elixir to the soul.

Enhancing Your Path: Coming together for an evening of Zikr dancing enhances the journey of any spiritual path by giving us that moment of unity with the divine. Traditional Sufi wisdom says that praying by yourself can being the person into harmony with god. But praying and dancing with others surrounds us with a host of angels.

Let us know you’re coming

WHAT WE DO

Start With An Open Room: The space opens a half hour early up for people to arrive. As you enter there may be a bustle of instruments being set up, and friends meeting friends. If you are new, come on in and say Hi to Zareen and Wayne who will be setting up guitars… we may even get you to carry something because we are all family here.

Balanced Walking: Zareen and Wayne start the dance with light strums on the guitar as we begin walking around the room, getting to know the space. You can expect light talking, and even hugs as people smile and greet each other.

Join Hands: The circle joins hands and Zareen starts us with a very simple tune and movements. The act of moving as a circle drops us easily into the natural heart. The evening will be one long song with many movements. Everyone is free to step out for what ever you may need: drink, a pause, or to move to a different spot in the circle. The song keeps going and you can come right back in.

Closing: The dance comes to an end with some time to spare before we need to leave our space so that we have time to talk, enjoy our new friends, and perhaps cookies and tea!

Who We Are

This Zikr evening is facilitated by Zareen and Wayne, long time practitioners and dance musicians. Wayne welcomes new musicians into the circle to learn this practice of meditative giving with your musical instruments. Contact us beforehand.

Zareen is a long time Sannyasin, Sufi and Nonduality teacher. Zareen dropped from ego attachment in 1990 and has been sharing eclectic awakening practices since then. You can watch her lively teachings on the channel https://youtube.com/@mapremzareen.

No experience or partner needed. Come with your feet and you’ll be gently guided into the circle where movement and song naturally open the heart to who we are as vital human beings. The world needs us awake.

Please sign up early so we know you are coming.

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Driggs Idaho Zikr
2025-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | The Yoga Source, 105 Depot St Unit 117, Driggs, Idaho, 83422, United States
Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of Sufi Dancing with Zareen and Wayne. Simple movements and mantras are the magic elixir to slow us down enough so that awakening can reveal itself. The inner being opens like a flower blooming in the forest.

At The Yoga Source 105 Depot St Unit 117, Driggs, Idaho, United States

Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of Zikr with Zareen and Wayne. Simple movements and mantras are the magic elixir to slow us down enough so that awakening can reveal itself. The inner being opens like a flower blooming in the forest.

Why: We are taught from birth that we are separate entities and this leaves an ache in the heart. The simple act of moving in a circle with our fellow human beings drops the illusion of separation and aligns us with the ground of being.

What: This is a two-hour practice of unity using simple chants from spiritual traditions of the world, focusing on the poetic simplicity of Sufi mantras. No partner or experience needed. Whether you are a long time meditator, practitioner of mindfullness or true beginner on the spiritual path the zikr circle welcomes you into a horizontal alignment with being. In other words… it’s easy and fun!

Sign up Now for an evening of harmony and meeting being beyond mind. Song and movement are the opening keys to relation.

Click to Register

ZIKR PRACTICE

History: Zikr is an ancient practice of remembrance from the Sufi tradition. In essence, it is the experience of humans becoming one in movement. The traditional joy of aligning oneself with god has evolved into a modern zikr practice that aligns with the vast unity of the universe itself.

Remembrance: This practice comes from the ancient whirling dervishes of the middle east and is inspired by the heart of Rumi who spun around a pole in ecstacy chanting poems of his unity with all. In Zikr we do this with each other. Humans have always danced in a circle in celebration and ceremony of our unity to all things. In a Zikr dance we focus attention on remembering who we are as the “I Am That” of being in the place of no separation.

When we remember who we are we open up our full relationship with earth as the mother. This is the open heart we need to slow down enough so that the life of earth can start repairing herself again, welcoming us back as the earth children we are meant to be.

Circle Dancing: Specifically… Zikr is a two-hour circle dance with melody so beautiful, movement of such ease, and words so gentle that we need not pause. We join hands and move together as one, allowing true being to arise.

DANCE FOR HEALTH

Easing Stress: Human beings are not designed to live in the constant stress of separation, competition, and noise we are bombarded with in modern life. An evening of Zikr is designed to relax us into the heart space where we long to dwell. This calms the nervous system, relaxes the mind and let’s our natural health arise.

True Heart: The natural human being lived a life with time to snuggle up in the laps of others. Back in the day of the ancient tribes we were surrounded with care. Moving in a circle together drops us into this primitive space surrounded by friends and family… even complete strangers become instant friends.

Inner Stillness: The constant noise of modern life is both within and without. We are designed to enjoy a silent stillness inside, as well as a life surrounded by bird calls and flowing water. Many of us find our bodies in rebellion at the incessant abuse of too much. It takes a moment to relax out of this constant stress. Spending a few hours in movement and song with our family is a marvelous elixir to the soul.

Enhancing Your Path: Coming together for an evening of Zikr dancing enhances the journey of any spiritual path by giving us that moment of unity with the divine. Traditional Sufi wisdom says that praying by yourself can being the person into harmony with god. But praying and dancing with others surrounds us with a host of angels.

WHAT WE DO

Start With An Open Room: The space opens up for people to arrive at 1:30. As you enter there may be a bustle of instruments being set up, and friends meeting friends. If you are new, come on in and say Hi to Zareen and Wayne who will be setting up guitars… we may even get you to carry something because we are all family here.

Balanced Walking: Zareen and Wayne start the dance with light strums on the guitar as we begin walking around the room, getting to know the space. You can expect light talking, and even hugs as people smile and greet each other.

Join Hands: The circle joins hands and Zareen starts us with a very simple tune and movements. The act of moving as a circle drops us easily into the natural heart. The evening will be one long song with many movements. Everyone is free to step out for what ever you may need: drink, a pause, or to move to a different spot in the circle. The song keeps going and you can come right back in.

Closing: The dance comes to an end before 4:00 so that we have time to talk, enjoy our new friends, and cookies and tea!

Who We Are

This Zikr evening is facilitated by Zareen and Wayne, long time practitioners and dance musicians. Wayne welcomes new musicians into the circle to learn this practice of meditative giving with your musical instruments. Contact us beforehand.

Zareen is a long time Sannyasin, Sufi and Nonduality teacher. Zareen dropped from ego attachment in 1990 and has been sharing eclectic awakening practices since then. You can watch her lively teachings on the channel https://youtube.com/@mapremzareen.

No experience or partner needed. Come with your feet and you’ll be gently guided into the circle where movement and song naturally open the heart to who we are as vital human beings. The world needs us awake.

Please sign up early so we know you are coming.

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Zoom: Reconnect, Chat & Sing
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, Zoom ID, United States
Hello Happy Dancers,

Thank you to all the beloveds who joined us at our Salmon Camp. This is a zoom to reconnect, and to get ready to join again in Salt Lake, Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.

Please join us if you were at the Salmon camp, wish you’d been at camp, want to join us in the future, or simply wish to pop in, say Hi, and sing with us. We will love to see your smiling face.

Please join this zoom call to meet with everyone, sing a bit, chat and deepen our connection.

Day: June 27, morning

Time: 10:00 am Mountain Time

Zoom Link: Click here

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Let’s Talk About…

Songs: We’ll start by singing a few of our favorite songs. Dance music is the best and we always love to sing.

Hello: Zoom calls are a great way for us to get to know each other. We are coming together as friends to dance, and this is our opportunity to meet and start learning names and share hearts.

Travel: This will be a great time to introduce groups to arrange carpools and ride sharing.

Food: Our camps don’t supply food or a community kitchen, but we still love to eat together and share. Let’s talk about food safety concerns, and ideas for sharing. We can brainstorm some ideas about how to arrange camp picnics. We can share what worked this year in Salmon, and ideas for the future.

If you are new to our community you will love joining to start learning our amazing music.

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Zikr at Vitalize Studio Salt Lake
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Vitalize Community Studio, 3474 S 2300 E #12, Millcreek, UT, 84109, United States
Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of Zikr with Zareen and Wayne. Simple movements and mantras are the magic elixir to slow us down enough so that awakening can reveal itself. The inner being opens like a flower blooming in the forest.

Why: We are taught from birth that we are separate entities and this leaves an ache in the heart. The simple act of moving in a circle with our fellow human beings drops the illusion of separation and aligns us with the ground of being.

What: This is a two-hour practice of unity using simple chants from spiritual traditions of the world, focusing on the poetic simplicity of Sufi mantras. No partner or experience needed. Whether you are a long time meditator, practitioner of mindfullness or true beginner on the spiritual path the zikr circle welcomes you into a horizontal alignment with being. In other words… it’s easy and fun!

Now! Sign up now for an evening of harmony and meeting being beyond mind. Song and movement are the opening keys to relation.

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ZIKR PRACTICE

History: Zikr is an ancient practice of remembrance from the Sufi tradition. In essence, it is the experience of humans becoming one in movement. The traditional joy of aligning oneself with god has evolved into a modern zikr practice that aligns with the vast unity of the universe itself.

Remembrance: This practice comes from the ancient whirling dervishes of the middle east and is inspired by the heart of Rumi who spun around a pole in ecstacy chanting poems of his unity with all. In Zikr we do this with each other. Humans have always danced in a circle in celebration and ceremony of our unity to all things. In a Zikr dance we focus attention on remembering who we are as the “I Am That” of being in the place of no separation.

When we remember who we are we open up our full relationship with earth as the mother. This is the open heart we need to slow down enough so that the life of earth can start repairing herself again, welcoming us back as the earth children we are meant to be.

Circle Dancing: Specifically… Zikr is a two-hour circle dance with melody so beautiful, movement of such ease, and words so gentle that we need not pause. We join hands and move together as one, allowing true being to arise.

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DANCE FOR HEALTH

Easing Stress: Human beings are not designed to live in the constant stress of separation, competition, and noise we are bombarded with in modern life. An evening of Zikr is designed to relax us into the heart space where we long to dwell. This calms the nervous system, relaxes the mind and let’s our natural health arise.

True Heart: The natural human being lived a life with time to snuggle up in the laps of others. Back in the day of the ancient tribes we were surrounded with care. Moving in a circle together drops us into this primitive space surrounded by friends and family… even complete strangers become instant friends.

Inner Stillness: The constant noise of modern life is both within and without. We are designed to enjoy a silent stillness inside, as well as a life surrounded by bird calls and flowing water. Many of us find our bodies in rebellion at the incessant abuse of too much. It takes a moment to relax out of this constant stress. Spending a few hours in movement and song with our family is a marvelous elixir to the soul.

Enhancing Your Path: Coming together for an evening of Zikr dancing enhances the journey of any spiritual path by giving us that moment of unity with the divine. Traditional Sufi wisdom says that praying by yourself can being the person into harmony with god. But praying and dancing with others surrounds us with a host of angels.

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WHAT WE DO

Start With An Open Room: The space opens up for people to arrive at 6:30. As you enter there may be a bustle of instruments being set up, and friends meeting friends. If you are new, come on in and say Hi to Zareen and Wayne who will be setting up guitars… we may even get you to carry something because we are all family here.

Balanced Walking: Zareen and Wayne start the dance with light strums on the guitar as we begin walking around the room, getting to know the space. You can expect light talking, and even hugs as people smile and greet each other.

Join Hands: The circle joins hands and Zareen starts us with a very simple tune and movements. The act of moving as a circle drops us easily into the natural heart. The evening will be one long song with many movements. Everyone is free to step out for what ever you may need: drink, a pause, or to move to a different spot in the circle. The song keeps going and you can come right back in.

Closing: The dance comes to an end before 8:00 so that we have time to talk, enjoy our new friends, and cookies and tea!

Who We Are

This Zikr evening is facilitated by Zareen and Wayne, long time practitioners and dance musicians. Wayne welcomes new musicians into the circle to learn this practice of meditative giving with your musical instruments. Contact us beforehand.

Zareen is a long time Sannyasin, Sufi and Nonduality teacher. Zareen dropped from ego attachment in 1990 and has been sharing eclectic awakening practices since then. You can watch her lively teachings on the channel https://youtube.com/@mapremzareen.

No experience or partner needed. Come with your feet and you’ll be gently guided into the circle where movement and song naturally open the heart to who we are as vital human beings. The world needs us awake.

Please sign up early so we know you are coming.

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Labyrinth Walk & Dance: Lava Hot Springs
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Lava Hotel and Spa, 196 E Main Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, 83246, United States
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Walk the Labyrinth & Circle Dance in Lava Hot Springs​

WALK FOR ONE AT ONE FOR PEACE ​

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Lava Labyrinth, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho ​ (Located in the meadow behind Lava Hotel and Spa, 196 E. Main Street) ​

We’ll walk the Labryrinth in the meadow in the meadow near the Auro Soma. Followed by a public Dances of Universal Peace from 7:30 to 9:30… then go soak in the Hot Springs!

Contact: travelingdao@gmail.com ​ Learn more: www.labyrinthlocator.org

Be part of the change. Walk at One for One World. ​

Local Facilitator: Midge Woods. Traveling Dao.

Email: travelingdao@gmail.com. Text: 208-484-8124

SPONSORED BY THE LAVA HOTEL AND SPA

Download/Print Lava’s World Wide Labyrinth Day Flyer

Map to get there:

You can see the labyrinth from space! Here’s a screenshot of downtown lava from Google Maps.
