Mystic Dance Caravan

One World PEACE Benefit for Center for Awakening
2025-04-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Boise)
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
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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.

Register Now

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

Join our newsletter and we send out a reminder with the link early Friday morning.

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.

Sign up here and let us know you are coming.

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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.

Register Now

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 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.

Zoom on in - Deeper Dance - Leader Training
2025-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, Zoom ID, United States
Dates: 1st Monday of Each monthTime: 3:00 pm Pacific Time (4 MT – 5CT)Contact us at DLT@mysticdance.com

YOU ARE INVITED

The next Deeper Dancing/Deeper Leading zoom session will be Monday, December 1st, 3pm to 4pm Pacific Time (4pm to 5 Mountain time). If you’re not sure what time that is wherever you are, here is an easy time zone conversion:

https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter

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This month, December, we want to talk about musicianship. What’s the history of musicians in the Dances? What’s their role? How does a leader work with musicians?

Early Dances, as brought through by Murshid SAM, did not have much musical support; it’s something that has grown over the years as the Dances have evolved. There are papers on the DUP IN website about musicianship (we highly recommend this one by Peter Munir Reynolds: https://dancesofuniversalpeace.org/posts/articles-papers-musicianship-for-the-dances-of-universal-peace-notes-by-peter-munir-reynolds) and musicians can join the guild as musician mentees, but not a lot of attention is placed on what the role of a musician is in a Dance session, how to be a supportive attuned musician, or how to work with musicians as a leader.

Zareen and Sky are both experienced Dance musicians as well as leaders, and we hope to have some other experienced Dance musicians with us as we explore this topic, which is huge. Join us and let’s see where the conversation goes.

This zoom session will be Monday, December 1st, 3pm to 4pm Pacific Time. If you’re not sure what time that is wherever you are, here is an easy time zone conversion: https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter

Here’s the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86544504389?pwd=[REDACTED]

We are gathering a solid video archive of topics that are useful for leaders and Dancers; the whole collection can be seen at https://mysticdance.com/dlt/

Hope to see you soon,

Blessings,

~Sky and Zareen

If you have input you would like to make available before the session, please email it to DLT@mysticdance.com

Bring your stories, your expertise, your questions, and let’s share it all. You don’t have to have attended any previous sessions to join us on this one.

We’ll send the zoom link to everyone on the newsletter.

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Sufi Dance at Mind Your Body Pocatello
2026-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

Meetup beforehand: 6:30 – Registration at Dudes Market next door

There is a yoga class ending before our dance so please come to the coffee shop next door for a cup of tea, snack and meetup.

Dance time: 7:00+ We’ll head to the Yoga Studio after the yoga class leaves. Use the front door entrance. Bring a bottled water and only soft-soled shoes or no shoes are permitted for dancing. Dancing begins from 7–9. Please share this event with a friend.

Dana/Donations for the Yoga Studio appreciated.

234 S Main St, Pocatello, ID 83204

Sufi Dance at Mind Your Body Yoga Studio.

Who We Are

This dance 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.

Salt Lake Sugarhouse: Circle Dance for Peace
2026-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Sugarhouse, Salt Lake, 2274 South Lake Street, Salt Lake City, 84106, United States
2274 South Lake Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of circle 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 in a beautiful yard near Sugarhouse.

Why: We are taught from birth that we are separate entities and this leaves an ache in the heart. Who are we, anyway? The simple act of moving together in a circle 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. No partner or experience needed. Whether you are a long time meditator, practitioner of mindfullness or true beginner on the spiritual path the circle welcomes you into a horizontal alignment with being. In other words… it’s easy and fun!

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 circle dancing 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… even complete strangers become instant friends.

Inner Stillness: The constant noise of modern life is both within and without. Many of us find our bodies in rebellion at the incessant abuse of too much. It’ takes a moment’s healthy 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 circle 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 will bring the person into harmony with god. But praying and dancing with others surrounds us with a host of angels.

PEACE PRACTICE

History: Humand have always danced in a circle to bring harmony and balance. In essence, it is the experience of humans becoming one in movement. This traditional form aligns us with the vast unity of the universe itself.

Remembrance: In this 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: 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.

WHAT WE DO

Start With An Open Space: The space opens up for people to arrive at 6:00. 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. We’ll beging to dance at 7:00.

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 9:00 so that we have time to talk, enjoy our new friends, and cookies and tea!

Who We Are

This 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.

Hamilton Montana Spring Dance
2026-05-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Saturday Spring Community Dance

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Come join us for an afternoon of dancing and music in the Bitterroot Valley Montana. The Hamilton Dance Camp is led by the Montana Dances of Universal Peace team: DiannaMariam, Tom Schmeling, Connie Zareen, Wayne Talmadge, and possibly more. This diverse team will carry us through music the world in the ancient practice of community circle dance.

Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT 59840

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. Then we move! We do songs from a wide variety of traditions, honoring the earth and bringing light to our lives.

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? 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!

Support Community Connections and Homestead Organic Farm

Donation appreciated. But mostly … come dance. Bring some cash in your pocket for the organic store. If you haven’t been to the Homestead Organics Farm yet you’ll be amazed what you find there.

Arrival 2:00

Find the Dance

We’ll be dancing on the lawn at the Homestead Organics Farm. Bring comfortable clothes, a warm jacket and hat in case it’s chilly.

Homestead Organics Farm is located a few miles south of Hamilton Montana. Follow your GPS to the address, 175 Skalkaho Hwy. Turn into the driveway and follow the music.

Dancing Together

Community

Connection

Bliss

Music

Jamming!

Salmon Idaho Dance Camp
2026-06-18 12:00 - 2026-06-21 12:00 | Hyde Ranch, 11 Hyde Ln, Salmon, ID, 83467, United States
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!

About Salmon ID

Camping is fun!

Schedule

We use AllEvents for registration because it gets you signed up in one easy step and they help us get the word out locally. If you can’t do this please send an email to mysticdancecaravan at gmail dot com.

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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 a musical instrument in a circle of fellow human beings. We do songs and chants from native sources, Christianity, Judaism, eastern Sufi sources and more.

The magic is the circle. 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 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 instant belonging. 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 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. We use our feet, simple music and ancient wisdom to create a moving space of heart.

About Salmon Idaho

Along the Wild Salmon River

Here is a view of the our tent set up on the Hyde Creek ranch. Beautiful grass, beautiful trees… a great place to dance.

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.

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 on site 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. Bring your own cooking 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.

Camping

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 in June.

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.

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!

Partial Attendance?

Locals can come free for any session. Everyone is welcome to attend partial days.

Use these coupons to sign up:

LOCAL – gives you 100% discount for locals.

HALF – gives you 50% discount for partial camp. Good choice for those coming for partial days.

Schedule

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.

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.

Thursday

We’ll be decorating the tent all day, and setting up. Please join us!

7:30 pm – Evening dance

Friday

9:30 am Morning Dance

1:00 pm Fun in the river with Wayne. Bring rafts… tubes… and join in the splashing

12:30 pm Leslie leading art adventures in the shade.

4:00 Zareen will be sharing Kirtan and stories

7:00 pm Evening dance

Saturday

9:30 am Morning Dance

1:00 pm Fun in the river with Wayne. Bring rafts… tubes… and join in the splashing

5:00 pm Leslie leading art adventures.

4:00 pm Kirtan and conversation

7:00 pm Evening dance

Sunday

9:30 am Morning Dance

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.

Kirtan in Hamilton at open ended
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Open Ended Hamilton, 201 Daly Ave, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
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.

To be notified of upcoming events please join the Hamilton MT Kirtan email list on this page: https://www.openendedexa.com/kirtan-opt-in

Kirtan starts at 6 followed by snacks and community.

Lava Hot Springs Dance Camp
2026-07-16 12:30 - 2026-07-19 12:30 | Kim’s Cabin, 13293 S Smith Canyon Rd, Lava Hot Springs, ID, United States
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Food/Lodging

Schedule

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.

Our dance event is in July when camping is great. We’ll be dancing in our thirty foot tent on our new dance pad up in the cool trees at Kim’s cabin. Lots of camping spots are available on the property, and the town is full of great small motels for those who like a comfy bed. Come enjoy community in song and music for four days.

Still only $50 per person!

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 simple and taught as we go.

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

In the Dances of Universal Peace you are the music. We all sing and move together. Nothing else is needed.

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Partial Attendance?

You are welcome to attend partial days. Donations accepted at camp… or just come try it out.

Locals come free. Use the coupon LOCAL

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Note: Tcket transfers are not necessary. Each ticket must be bought through our processor. If you can’t come all refunds will come from Mystic Dance.

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/kirtan jam in the afternoons. We want to know how to help you in your local circle!

Schedule

SCHEDULE & DETAILS

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

Be sure to join our newsletter to get updates and more.

Arrive at Camp

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. Although the last dance will be on Sunday morning you are welcome to stay and play until Monday.

It’s hot this year, but cool in the mornings and evenings, so we’ll be starting early in the morning, and later in the evening. Plenty of time in the afternoon for naps!

Wednesday

Feel free to arrive 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 Dance

7:30 – 9:30 in the tent. Let’s get to know each other.

Friday

Morning Dance will be 9:00 – 11:00ish.

Afternoon song, teaching and Kirtan in the cabin at 4:00.

Evening dance will be from 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Saturday

Morning Dance will be 9:00 – 11:00ish.

Afternoon song, teaching and Kirtan in the cabin at 4:00.

Evening dance will be from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.

Sunday

Morning Dance will be 9:00 – 11:00ish. Take down the tent!

Departure

We will sing, dance and pray together through the weekend with plenty of time for soaking in the hot springs. The last dance session will be Sunday morning.

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Note: We use allevents.in for registration. After you register you’ll have an account on their website so you can easily keep track.

Welcome!

We look forward to seeing you in the circle. All you gotta do is get yourself to Lava and join in. You’ll be delighted that you gave yourself this gift, and we will be delighted at the gift of you.

Location

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

Dance Location

We’ll be dancing in our tent this year up in the trees on Smith Canyon Road: 13293 S Smith Canyon Road. Food and lodging is not included in the retreat price, but we have great places to camp and can help you set up.

Here’s our lovely tent spot all ready to go!

How to get there

If you need any help planning your travels to Lava Hot Springs please check out the Lava Chamber of Commerce.

Flying into the Salt lake Airport is usually an easy flight from anywhere because it is a hub airport. The Salt Lake Express will bring you up to McCammon and we can help arrange a ride up to Lava (approx 20 miles). They have super comfortable busses with easy schedules and will pick you up right at the airport.

Here’s a link to the shuttle site. To see their rates and schedules choose to go from Salt Lake City (airport) UT to McCammon (Exit 47) ID. https://saltlakeexpress.com/

Driving

Lava Hot Springs is south of Idaho Falls/Pocatello, and north of Salt Lake city off of I25.

Turn East at McCammon to US 30. 11 minute drive.

To the Tent From Lava

GPS should take you to the campsite: 13293 S. Smith Canyon Road, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Here’s directions from downtown Lava:

Head west on W Main St/Maughan Rd toward Center St — 0.3 mi

Turn left onto 4th Ave W/E Merrick Rd – 1.6 mi

Turn right onto S Dempsey Creek Rd/E Merrick Rd — 0.4 mi

Turn left onto S Dempsey Creek Rd — 1.2 mi

Turn right onto S Newbold Rd/S Smith Canyon Rd — 1.2 mi

Look for a rustic gateway, to the right, with 13293. Over a two-track culvert into the yard. We’ll put out signs.

There is cell phone service at the site and you can text Wayne at 208-756-8137 if you need assistance.

Lodging

Camp on Site

We are camping up in the cool trees in Smith Canyon. There is lots of room for tent and car camping. Space for RVs is limited. It’s a bit tight to turn around. If you have a big rig, or want hookups, we recommend Smith’s Trout Haven just a few miles away.

The well at the location is working, but it’s still a good idea to bring your own water. There is one shower in the cabin. Best showers and bathing is down in the hot pools in town! It’s hot in the day, but delightfully cool in the evenings after our last dance session.

Cars/Vans: Plan on your spot not being exactly flat. You’ll be able to get level for sleeping if you have some leveling blocks. Lots of shade in the trees.

Tents: Your tent will likely be not exactly flat… so plan for your own comfort. Plenty of spots in the cool shade.

Motel: One of our best recommendations for a motel in Lava is the Auro Soma Lava Hotel & Spa. It’s the location of the labrynth, and if you stay there you get to soak in their most amazing pool.

Cabin Rooms:

There are five rooms available in Kim’s cabin. It’s a rustic cabin with one bathroom shared between everyone and a kitchen to share. You must book your spot with Zareen and Wayne. Bring your own bedding.

There is electricity in the cabin for phone charging, etc.

Motels

Lava has many motels to choose from. The Chamber of Commerce website for Lava has listings of all the local motels. http://www.lavahotsprings.org

There is a full service RV campground a few miles from camp: Smiths Trout Haven

We recommend the Auro Soma Lava Hotel & Spa. The motel complex that used to be called Auro Soma, with the big private hot pool, is now the Lava hotel. https://thelavahotel.com/. If you stay there you get free use of the private pool.

Food

All meals are do-it-yourself. You’ll discover that everyone loves to share and eat together. There are restaurants in town and we’ll have plenty of room near the tent for camping kitchens.

Hope to see you soon!

Contact: The Mystic Dance Caravan Lava Team

Connie Zareen (208) 756-3076

Wayne Talmadge (208) 756-8137

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Mancos: Summer Camp with the Beloved
2026-07-29 19:00 - 2026-08-03 20:00 | Echo Basin Ranch Mancos Co, 43747 Co Rd M, Mancos, CO, 81328, United States
At Echo Basin Ranch near Mancos Colorado. See Skyness.net for registration details

Come dance with us in the high Colorado mountains near Mancos Colorado. This dance is held at the spacious Echo Basin park where the community puts up the Western Slope 38′ dance tent.

Leaders will be Bernie Heideman, Sky Roshay and Connie Zareen. All registration details are on Sky’s website.

Zareen will be offering individual nonduality sessions to anyone who comes.

Hamilton Montana Fall Dance Camp
2026-09-18 15:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
About the Weekend Retreat – Our Facebook Page

Come join us for three days of dancing and music in the Bitterroot Valley Montana. The Hamilton 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.

Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT 59840

Travel

Camping/Food

Schedule

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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. 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!

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 intertwined with 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.

— LOCALS COME FREE!

Use coupon code: LOCAL

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.

We appreciate when local people sign up using our online form as that makes our bookkeeping easy. The form is at the top of this page, and also accessed through the button at the bottom.

We also appreciate donations to the organic farm. So bring a little cash in your pocket to contribute. :)

Arrival

Come together: Dancers can start arriving at camp on Friday. First dance will be Friday evening and the last dance will be Sunday morning. Saturday afternoon we’ll have Kirtan, discussion and a potluck!

Tent setup and decorating will start on Thursday noonish. If you want to help put up the tent we’d love that! Let us know in the notes when you sign up.

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!

Camp Cost

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:

One session only: ONE

Two sessions only: TWO

Locals come free – LOCAL

Travel

Where is Hamilton Montana?

We are dancing in Hamilton Montana in the Bitterroot Valley. There is room for camping on the farm and there are motels nearby in town to stay.

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

Find the Dance

We’ll be dancing in the new tent at the Homestead Organics Farm. Bring your own chair. It may be cool in September.

Homestead Organics Farm is located a few miles south of Hamilton Montana. Follow your GPS to the address, 175 Skalkaho Hwy. Turn into the driveway and follow the signs. You’ll see our tent down the road. There is plenty of space to camp and happy people will help you get settled in.

Lodging/Food

We are camping on the farm. There is lots of room for tent and car camping. Space for RVs is also available, with no hookups.

We have lovely potable water available in one shared outdoor spigot. There is a shower in the farmhouse and porta potties outside near our camping area.

Cars/Vans: We have lots of camping spots down near the tent area. Follow the signs. Lots of shade in the trees.

Tents: Plenty of spots along the side of the garden.

Food

All meals are do-it-yourself. There are restaurants in town and we’ll have plenty of room near the tent for camping kitchens. Good potable water available and organic veggies growing everywhere.

We’ll be having shared “Bring your own sack dinner” gatherings. Please do not bring food for others as that is hard to manage… but we can still eat together.

Schedule

SCHEDULE

Food gatherings will be “bring your own sack dinner”. Not 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 –

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 –

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.

3:00 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 Bring your own sack dinner gathering at the tables. Not a pot-luck. Bring your own and bits to share.

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

– Sunday –

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.

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Troncones Mexico
2027-02-03 00:00 - 2027-02-07 23:59 | Casa Escondida, Troncones, Mexico
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TRONCONES MEXICO DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE

Welcome to “Flowing Gratitude in Calm Abiding” Troncones, Mexico, February 3rd thru February 7th, 2027

IF YOU HAVEN’T REGISTERED HERE IS A LINK TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE. We would like to suggest a few things that might make your trip and visit to Troncones more pleasant.

Troncones is a small, relatively undeveloped coastal village located about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Zihuatanejo, offering a distinctively laid-back, tranquil, and authentic Mexican flavor. It maintains a small-town aesthetic with palm trees and hammocks common, and loud nightlife is minimal, making for very quiet evenings. It’s known for its beautiful, uncrowded beaches, stunning sunsets, and year-round surf breaks, attracting surfers and relaxation-seekers alike.

Short-Term Rentals: Widely available and range from small guesthouses and eco-hostels to luxury beachfront villas, condos, and apartments. Many properties cater to tourists looking for short stays, with options bookable through various rental platforms and directly with owners.

Restaurants: The town punches above its weight with a delightful array of restaurants. Dining options include high-quality gourmet cuisine, fresh-caught seafood, international fare (including Italian and Argentinian), and delicious authentic Mexican dishes. Many establishments are beachfront, offering stunning views.

Groceries: The town has a few small convenience stores for basic necessities. There are also local vendors for fresh produce, fish, and handmade tortillas available daily. For larger grocery hauls, nearby Zihuatanejo provides more urban options.

Music: The music scene is limited but present, especially during the October-May high season. Beachfront bars and restaurants occasionally feature live music or special events like dance parties and movie nights.

In short, Troncones is the place for an authentic, peaceful beach vacation with excellent food and a focus on nature and surfing.

Passports

First and foremost, please check your passports and make sure they haven’t expired. There is nothing more surprising than finding out that it has expired, and you don’t have time to renew it. There are a few ways to expedite a new passport and with a little research you can find out how.

Travel

If you’re flying, you will be flying into the Zihuatanejo International Airport, which is located on Highway 200 a few miles south of Zihuatanejo. Troncones is about 41km north on Hwy 200.

Once you have booked your travel tickets to Zihuatanejo, please fill out this Arrival Information Form. This form will tell us when to expect you. The form allows for arrival by plane, bus or private auto. Then you can look at the Arrival Response Sheet to find people who are arriving in Zihuatanejo around the same time as you to begin to arrange ride shares to camp, if that is something you would like to do.

NOTE: You will only be able to view this sheet, no changes can be made. If you find that your travel information has changed, please fill out the Arrival Information Form again with your new information, then contact me to delete your original input at wayne.talmadge@gmail.com.

You should also make sure that ALL your luggage is identified with your name, address and telephone number in case of unforeseen incidents.

Before you land at the airport you will be presented with a Customs Declaration Form which will ask for your Name, Nationality, how many days in Mexico, etc. You must fill it out in Black or Blue ink. You will then present that to the Customs Agent at the airport.

Pesos

You should probably have some local currency when you arrive. I understand that credit cards are accepted at some of the restaurants and businesses in Troncones, but I don’t know how readily they are accepted throughout Troncones. When you get pesos, you should get some in smaller denominations of 20-, 10-, 5-, 2- and 1- peso notes or coins. There are several ways to acquire pesos:

*_There are money exchange kiosks at the airport, but exchange rate may not be as good as what your bank at home may offer you.

*_Most people opt to get some pesos at a bank prior to traveling. Most banks require that you have an account with them before you can order your currency. Check the exchange rate and admin fees for the best rate. It usually takes the bank several days to get your currency.

*_There is only one ATM in Troncones. It is located 2 blocks NE on the main road coming into Troncones. The ATMs in Mexico can be a little quirky and have a habit of running out of cash. So be prepared and bring enough with you.

To find out the current exchange rate, just google USD to Peso. The rate has fluctuated since Donald Trump has been in office and the exchange rate has dropped and as of this writing it is between 16 to 18 pesos to the dollar. If you’re staying at Casa Norely they do prefer their payment in Pesos.

Transportation

Only approved Taxis are allowed on the airport premises. As you leave the airport you will find the taxis lined up outside of the main door. The cost to take the taxi to Troncones is about 1500 MEX. ($80 USD). Prices may have changed since last year. There are other transport services available, and you can find them at this link. (Taxi Services)

There are no buses that have stops in Troncones. However, you can catch a bus in downtown Zihuatanejo. A taxi driver should know where the bus stops are. The bus will drop you off where the main road to Troncones meets Hwy 200. You need to find the bus that goes as far as LaUnion. Do not take a bus going to Pantla or Buena Vista as they won’t take you as far as Troncones. It is said that there is a van service from the junction of Hwy 200 and Acceso A Playa Troncones. It is about 5 miles into Troncones.

There are car rentals available at the airport as well:

*-Fox Rent A Car has an office at the airport. You can find them at foxrentacar.com If you have to, search Locations > Mexico > Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

*_Europcar Renta de Autos Ixtapa Aeropuerto. They also have an office at the airport. +528002012084

*-Find more options at Rental Cars

Lodging

If you have not yet booked your lodging there is a list of possible lodging and accommodations listed here. The accommodations at Casa Norely and Casa Escondida, where the retreat will be held, fill up fast but there are still some rooms available. Please contact wayne.talmadge@gmail.com as soon as possible. Otherwise you will need to make your own arrangements using the information found at the lodging site.

Schedule

The Flowing Gratitude in Calm Abiding begins on Wednesday, February 4th with an after dance dinner provided by Las Bendiciones. The last dance will be on the morning of Sunday, February 8th followed by brunch provided by Las Bendiciones. The week will be based around the following schedule from last year. THE SCHEDULE WILL MOST LIKELY CHANGE SOMEWHAT AS WE GET CLOSER TO CAMP, SO STAY TUNED

Wednesday –

1 pm – Gathering and check-in at the sala at Casa Escondida

4:30 pm – Opening Circle and Dance

Group Dinner – Dinner will be provided Las Bendiciones,

Thursday – Saturday

9:30 am – Morning Dance

Afternoon Offerings as they arise

4:30 pm – Afternoon Dance

Sunday

9:30 am – Closing Circle and Dance

Brunch – Food will be provided Las Bendiciones,

Communication

If you haven’t already done so, please make sure WhatsApp is installed on your phone. This will be one of the ways that we will be communicating at Camp. It’s a wonderful tool that can be useful in so many ways.

* If you are reading this on your phone, simply open this link

* IF you are reading this on your computer, simply grab your phone and using your phones camera, scan this QR Code

* You will be added to the WhatsApp group and you will be able to communicate with everyone in the Troncones 2026 group.

* Please say HELLO when you join the group. You won’t be able to see your own name when you post, but everyone else will see your name.

Final Thoughts

COVID: If you’re attending camp, please be aware that Covid is still a virus that is going around. Pay attention to your interactions for the 10 days prior to arriving at camp and if you’re not feeling well, please take a Covid Test to be sure you’re not carrying it into Camp.

If you arrive at camp after traveling and you’re not feeling well, DO NOT JOIN THE CIRCLE. Please take a Covid Test and quarantine yourself until you know you feel 100% well and you’re Covid free. Then you may wear a mask or sit outside the circle and watch if you choose. If you can, please bring extra covid tests to donate to camp.

FRAGRANCE FREE: Some of the folks attending this camp are sensitive to fragrances. Most perfumes, essential oils, body lotions, suntan lotions and shampoos can keep some dancers from being able to stand in the circle. Let’s be conscious and loving, thanks.

REGISTRATION / FEES: Registration is open and you may register right up until camp begins on February 4th. Registration Fees can be paid right up until camp using PayPal Friends and Family, Venmo or Wise. If you’re paying by check, please mail checks to Wayne Talmadge, 216 Stevens Ave, Salmon, Idaho 83467 to BE RECIEVED NO LATER than January 28, 2026. If you must, you can pay with a check at the beginning of camp on February 4th. Just find Wayne when you arrive in Troncones.

NOTE: I am registrar for several camps. When paying by PayPal, Venmo or Wise PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH CAMP YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR. Otherwise, I must search each registration page for your name. Thank You!!

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS: If you choose to cancel, you may up to December 31, 2025, for a full refund. After that date we will return all except $125. Any cancellations after February 1, 2026, will not be refunded

I’m looking forward to seeing you all on the beach in Troncones, ready to eat, dance and pray together in the tradition of Samuel Lewis and Ruth St. Denis.

Puerto Morelos Winter 2027
2027-02-12 12:00 - 2027-02-18 12:00 | Puerto Morelos MX, Puerto Morelos, Mexico
With Jen Friedman, Connie Zareen Delaney and the community team. Puerto Morelos, MX, south of Cancun. Registration is open.

Check your passport and make sure it’s current!

Reserve your lodging with this link.

Click here for link to flyer.

~ Details for 2027 ~

Our Camp will officially begin on the evening of Friday Feb. 12 and end on the evening of Thursday Feb. 18 with unofficial dances very likely the evening of Thursday Feb. 11thand the morning of Friday, Feb. 19.

Thank you to Wayne who will once again serve as our registrar and Dave Nur-al-Haqq who will serve as our lodging coordinator. Grateful to Connie Zareen who will once again share the role as primary leader with our community leadership team still TBD.

~ Hotel Las Arenas Lodging ~

Deposits are now being accepted to participate in the initial room selection process for Hotel Las Arenas AND Ojo De Agua Kabanas lodging during camp, as well as for Alaska House before and after camp. The deposit and form submission deadline is April 27, 2026.See https://pmdup.com/booking-rooms.html for details now and watch the Announcements chat in the PM Dances Community on WhatsApp for additional information over the coming months.

How to come to the Mexico camp.

The Puerto Morelos Dance Camp has been meeting since 2002. Founded by Bernie and Adrianna Heideman, it has become a unique tradition attracting a diverse attendance from North America and Canada during those countries’ winter months, and acting as a connecting event with dancers and Dance leaders in Mexico. The camp also features many offerings from the community that facilitate a deepening experience of connection and the sacred with art, qigong, singing circles, meditation, kirtan, cacao ceremonies, philosophical discussions and of course the beloved Rumi Cafe.

Let’s face it, it is often fear of the unknown that prevents us from taking the first step towards an adventure. I thought if I made the water a little less muddy, you might be inclined to join us dancing on the sand, wading in the ocean, relaxing on the beach, and enjoying the local cuisine. Here goes…..

How do you get there?

Puerto Morelos is 40km south and accessed from the airport of the resort town of Cancun (CUN).

Once you get there all you have to do is get to the dance camp. My experience is that there are a couple ways to get to either of these camps; taxi, shuttle or find another dancer going there that will share a ride with you. I have taken advantage of all of these ways and usually it isn’t very expensive.

Out of Cancun you can catch a shuttle. There is a company CANCUN

SHUTTLE contact@cancunshuttle.com and they have vans that will shuttle just you or a bunch of folks down to Puerto Morelos and it is really cheap if it’s split between riders. Again, I spent 600₽ ($35US) the last time I was down there. And of course you can find other people who are arriving at the same time and ride share that way too.

Speaking the Language

Don’t worry so much about speaking the language. Yes, it is awesome if you know and understand Spanish but don’t let it be a roadblock to your adventure. Google translate is a wonderful app that you can install on your phone and then use it to help you; ask directions, find the right words, and help you communicate when you need it. English is also widely understood especially in Puerto Morelos.

When you are with the dance community at the event, there is no doubt you will be doing things, eating out and wondering about with people who are familiar with the area or know enough of the language to help.

Money

Once you get to town there are ATM machines that will give you Peso’s at a fairly good exchange rate but will also charge a small fee just for using the ATM. No doubt you have experienced this when you use ATMs in cities that don’t have your bank branch. Also give your bank a heads up that you will be traveling so they don’t pull an unexpected prank and freeze your card. See the video below about exchange rates.

How much will you need? That all depends on how much you want to spend. There are grocery stores to buy the food you need if you have a refrigerator and cook facilities in your lodging.

Lodging

Camp staff has rented a full motel on the beach this year. So lodging is as easy as contacting the registrar. Bring-your-own-roommate and cost is quite low.

Dancing

You can expect 60-80 people at camp. If you’ve been to any dance circles with us you’ll be sure to immediately see people you know. Dancing in this field of love is an amazing experience with fabulous leaders.

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