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| drummer |
I
have been having such fun at the Dances of Universal Peace! These are
circle dances, easy to learn and to sing, from traditions all over
the world, prayers in song and motion. I love this quote from Rumi:
“Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free.”
― Rumi
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| musicians and dance leaders preparing for the dance |
A
typical Dance evening might include movements to Ava Maria from the
Catholic tradition, La
illa ha il Allah from Muslim worship, a Celtic earth song, a Hindu
song, and a Jewish song. Each short song is taught by a trained dance
leader, then danced and sung several times until there is an easy
synergy flowing among the dancers. The dances are easy to learn.
Musicians accompany the dances to keep the beat and the melody.
And
they are coming to Vashon! Rifaat and I are organizing for dances every month starting in January. Musicians will come from Seattle, and everyone is invited! Initially we will dance in my living room, and will find a larger venue as needed.
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| musicians preparing for the dance |
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