Revitalize Yourself with Music, Song, and Movement - Salem DUP
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This Thursday's December 18th dance will be led by Munajat Marti Dimock, from Olympia, Wa. (For those of you who attended the Spring regional Dance retreat outside of Eugene, Munajat was one of the main leaders.) She says, “The Winter Solstice is my favorite holiday; I consider it a time to plant seeds internally that will come to fruition later in the year. We will be supported in this by the wisdom of Rumi, whose “wedding day” (anniversary of death) is Dec 17; by the Jewish tradition as we prepare for Hanukkah; by the focus on Jesus by both Christian and Islamic traditions; and by the earth-based Celtic tradition. Join me for a rich evening! Bring a dark blanket or shawl for a short meditation." The last dance of the evening will be videotaped as a reference for dance leaders in the DUP online dance library. Those not wanting to have their image on a video on YouTube, will have a place to sit during that dance as not to appear in the video.
Experience the revitalizing and healing energy of music, spiritual song and movement of the Dances of Universal Peace. Dancers of all levels, including children, are able to follow along and dance together. Each dance is taught afresh at each gathering. Movements are simple circle dance movements. No experience is necessary. The songs and movements are fully taught and the dances are accompanied by musicians. Participants are welcome to dance or do the movements from their chairs, or simply sit and enjoy the experience. Some participants alternate between sitting and dancing.
Many of the dances use sacred phrases, music, and movements from many traditions of the earth including indigenous and earth and nature-based spirituality.
NOTE: Some of our dancers are highly SENSITIVE to FRAGRANCE (perfumes, colognes, hair spray). Please avoid using fragrances when attending the Dances.
First Fridays (UUCS location)
7:00-8:45 pm
Third Thursdays (UUCS location)
7:00 – 8:30 pm
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$5-15 donation requested
(All Welcome Regardless of Ability to Contribute Financially)
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Contact: Pam Prichard (503) 881-8253
For more information on this type of song and movement, learn more about the Dances of Universal Peace at dancesofuniversalpeace.org