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| Date | Location | Presenters | Description |
| May 2, 2008 (Friday) | Music Explorium, 5314 Highway 55 Ste 102, Durham NC | Shirin Julie Purcell |
Beltane Cross Quarter Celebration. Join us as we continue our new cycle of events which mark the four Cross Quarters (the midpoints between Solstices and Equinoxes) throughout the year. The theme for this gathering is New Life and Passionate Joy. Beltane celebrates the new life and growth of Spring, the time of the greening of the Earth, and the time of fertility and the joy of sexual union. Our Universal Worship will bring us the Wisdom of Unity within many of the world religions on this theme. Contact: Shirin Julie Purcell, 919 493-9109, ForJuls@aol.com |
| April 6, 2008 (Sunday) | Charlotte, NC | Sharham Mazhari and Adrian Vyner-Brooks | A Rumi Experience, 3:30-5:00 PM at Yoga for Life (1920-B Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC). Reading Rumi with a backdrop of soothing Persian music, guided meditation, Songs in Farsi on the santour and other Persian instruments. $10 Donation suggested |
| April 6, 2008 (Sunday) | Charleston, SC | Grace Marie (From Fort Collins) | Dance with Grace Marie An evening dance with Grace Marie of Colorado. 7-9 PM. For more info, contact Rev. Peter Lanzillotta (843)723-4617, revpeluuc@bellwouth.net or Gaile Sickel (843)437-0365 |
| April 5, 2008 (Saturday) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship & City Yoga Studio, Columbia, SC | Grace Marie (From Fort Collins) |
Dance Your Prayers
An all-day event with Grace Marie of Colorado.
Registration is $60 for all workshops and dances. To attend individual workshops, $20 each; suggested donation for evening Dances: $15. Register with: Marguerite Frongillo, (803)743-0731 |
| Mar 23, 2008 (Sunday) | Unity Center of Peace Church, 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa | Native Middle Eastern Dance Cycle, 7 - 9 PM, This year, celebrate the real meaning of Easter with seasonal invocations to the Goddess as we travel the Wheel of the Year from Solstice to Equinox and the holy Cross-Quarter Days in between. Our shared body prayers are focused toward peace in the Middle East as we summon the power of Unity in its earliest manifestation as She Who is Oneness. $5-$10 suggested. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, NurLuna@aol.com |
| March 15, 2007 | Safe Haven Retreat Center, Pelzer, SC | Amina Linda McMakin | Annual Spring Equinox Dance Celebration,. Walk the labyrinth, share potluck dinner, Universal Chanting, Dances of Universal Peace. Time and other details will be forthcoming! RSVP with Amina Linda McMakin lindamcmakin@aol.com Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| Mar 8, 2008 (Saturday) | Unitarian Fellowship, Columbia, SC | Amina Linda McMakin |
Aramaic Lord's Prayer Dance Cycle
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| Mar 2, 2008 (Sunday) | Charlotte, NC | Sophia McQuire & Sharham Mazhari | Sufi Class and Rumi Readings, 3:30-5:30 PM at Yoga for Life (1920-B Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC). Introduction to Sufism class at 4:30. Rumi Reading with a backdrop of soothing Persian music, guided meditation, Songs in Farsi on the santour and other Persian instruments. Donation suggested. |
| Feb. 27, 2008 (Wednesday) | 5611 Buttonwood Court, Durham NC. | ||
| Feb. 15 - 17, 2008 | Music Explorium, 5314 Highway 55 Ste 102, Durham NC | Layne Redmond | Introduction to Frame Drumming weekend with Layne Redmond. "Rhythmic Wisdom: The Healing Power of the Drum, Ritual, and Rhythm" - an introductory tambourine and tar workshop with Layne Redmond, world-renowned drummer, recording artist, author, teacher, and drum historian. More details will be forthcoming! |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | Durham Friends Meeting House | Urs Celebration of Hazrat Inayat Khan, Tue, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, Murshid Samuel Lewis said of his Sufi teacher, Hazrat Inayat Khan, "He was the first person to touch my heart." We gather on his anniversary of passing, or Urs ("wedding night"), to allow our hearts to be touched by the words, wisdom, and continuing presence of this beloved Sufi Master. Including the Flower Ceremony, singing the Chisti Zikr, the Universal Worship, and wonderful new music from Stephen Smith inspired by Inayat Khan's prayers and poetry. $5 suggested. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, NurLuna@aol.com. | |
| Jan. 31, 2008 | Triangle Area of NC |
Imbolc Celebration, Thu 7:30-9:30 PM, Location
TBD. Join us as we begin a new cycle of events which will mark the four cross-quarters (the midpoints between solstices and equinoxes) throughout the year. The Imbolc theme for this gathering: "The time when the rivers start to thaw, when nature begins to wake up from her winter sleep, to stretch and yawn and rise. The sap begins to flow, and bulbs have the first impulse to go upward. It's a time of quickening, when the projects and visions conceived at Solstice are rising up out of the well of the deep winter to begin taking form." Contact Hayat Laurie Lindgren, 919 484-8840. |
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| Jan. 25 - 26, 2008 | Unity Center of Peace Church, 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, Lahari Larry Taylor, and Ananda Eric Pritchard | Triangle Dance Intensive Long-time Dance leader Farrunnissa Lila Rosa and long-time Dance musician Lahari Larry Taylor present the next in a series of gatherings for Dancers, Dance musicians, and Dance leaders (and for those who'd like to learn!) with guest teacher Ananda Eric Pritchard. More event details forthcoming! For more information, contact Farrunnissa . |
| Jan. 15 , 2008 | Durham, NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa | A Celebration of Murshid Samuel Lewis, Tue 7:30 - 9 PM, Once again we gather to invoke the living being of Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, hear his words and stories, do his Dances, and experience his presence on the night of his Urs, the anniversary of his reunion with the Beloved in 1971. We'll share ice cream (provided) to close the evening. Farrunnissa's house, 5611 Buttonwood Court, Durham. Donations accepted. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, NurLuna@aol.com. |
| Jan. 13 , 2008 | Charlotte, NC | Sharham Mazhari, | A Rumi Experience, 4:00-5:30 PM at Yoga for Life (1920-B Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC). Reading Rumi with a backdrop of soothing Persian music, guided meditation, Songs in Farsi on the santour and other Persian instruments. Donation suggested. |
| Dec. 31, 2007 | Raleigh Friends Meeting |
New Years Eve Celebration 6:30 PM - Midnight
Please drop by or spend the whole evening with us for this popular Triangle tradition that includes the Dances of Universal Peace and other spiritual practices. We will provide cold and hot drinks but please bring some finger food to share. Suggested donation $10 Hayat Laurie Lindgren, 919 484-8840. |
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| Dec 30, 2007 | Hendersonville, NC | 9th Annual URI Service for Peace, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC, 7-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the United Religions Initiative of Henderson County, offerings of music and dance from various faith traditions. Dances of Universal Peace will be performed during the service, and may be offered after the service for those who would like to participate. For more information, call (828)890-2631. More details TBA. | |
| Dec. 17, 2007 | Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut Street in Asheville | Lucy Zarifah Oliver | The Urs of Rumi will be held at at 7 pm. We will celebrate this special evening with Rumi's poetry, a few Rumi Dances of Universal Peace, and the opportunity to turn. The United Nations Organization UNESCO named 2007 the "Year of Rumi" to mark the 800th anniversary of Mevlana Rumi's birth [1207-1273]. December 17 is the day Rumi left his body to join the Beloved at the wedding banquet, and so we gather on this day to remember. Please bring your favorite Rumi poems to share. Donations for expenses welcomed. For more information call Lucy Zarifah Oliver 828-225-0515. |
| Dec. 25, 2007 | Unity Center of Peace Church, 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill NC | Aramaic Prayer of Jesus Dance Cycle In this season of light, the "Aramaic Prayer of Jesus" Dance Cycle is a deep experience of the Christ Light. The prayer we know in English beginning "Our Father Who Art In Heaven" is explored through the original Aramaic words revealing a heart-centered, body-based spiritual reality accessible to all. The ancient words themselves inspired the movements and melodies to this extended ritual, which includes a joyful communion ceremony. No experience is needed. Full instruction is given. More details will be forthcoming. For more information, contact Farrunnissa | |
| Dec. 17, 2007 | Durham Friends Meeting | Remembering Rumi 7:30 - 9:00 PM Join us as we honor the memory of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, Sufi poet, mystic, and originator of the Whirling Dervishes, on the anniversary of his passing, or Urs ("wedding night"). This year, the 800th anniversary of his birth, has been designated "The Year of Rumi" and we'll celebrate with music, singing, poetry, Dances of Universal Peace, and the mystical practice of Turning. For more information, contact Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383 | |
| Dec 16, 2007 | Boone, NC | Akal Dev Sharonne, Adrian Vyner-Brooks, Mekare | Celebration of Rumi's Passing/Urs. Adrian Vyner-Brooks will recite Rumi's Poetry to Mekare's interpretive dance and Akal Dev's Flute Playing We will also have Dances inspired by Rumi and the Sufi tradition. The cost is $10. at Neighborhood Yoga in Boone. Map |
| Dec 1, 2007 | Greensboro, NC | Coleman Barks Jonathan Kramer | Conversation with Cello Saturday morning at 10:30 am at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro, NC 27403, Map 336-275-6403 Tickets $10. For more information contact Jim Dollar. |
| Nov 30, 2007 | Greensboro, NC | Coleman Barks | Rumi Reading Friday night, 8 pm, reading with Jonathan Kramer (cello) at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro, NC 27403, Map 336-275-6403 Tickets $10. For more information contact Jim Dollar. |
| Nov 15, 2007 | Greenville, SC | Joe Wrobel, Amina Linda McMakin , and Dave Awde | An Evening with Rumi at Unity Church of Greenville's Coffeehouse Cafe, 420 N Pleasantburg Dr., 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Rumi's 800th birthday, in the tradition of the Sufi "Sema," please join us for an evening of poetry and music with " Rumi Caravan." Featuring Joe Wrobel, Greenville's own actor/poet reading Rumi's stories and poetry, accompanied by Linda McMakin on vocals, guitar & harmonium, and Dave Awde, drums and percussion. For more info, contact Linda McMakin (864)787-2871 or e-mail lindamcmakin@aol.com; or call Unity at (864)-292-6499 |
| Nov 10, 2007 | Charlotte, NC | Sharham Mazhari, Akal Dev Sharonne | A Rumi Experience, 4:30-6:30 PM at Yoga for Life (1920-B Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC). Reading Rumi with a backdrop of soothing Persian music, guided meditation, Songs in Farsi on the santour and other Persian instruments. Donation suggested. Vegetarian potluck following at 6:30. Dances of Universal Peace 7:30-9:30 (Rumi Reading was cancelled) |
| Oct 30, 2007 | Durham Friends Meeting House | Honoring the Dark 7:30pm. A seasonal celebration to honor the descent of the year into rest, peace, renewal, and transformation. The evening will include Dances of Universal Peace and the Universal Worship Service of Hazrat Inayat Khan. Bring a seasonal snack to share and a special object for the altar, if you would like. Donations accepted. , For details, contact Hayat Laurie Lindgren, 919 484-8840. | |
| Oct 26-28, 2007 | Jordan Lake Business Center, Apex, NC | Wali Ali |
The Breath of Life Wali Ali Meyer will be taking us through some of the contemplative inner work that is now being done with wazifa. We will be using meditations on the nature of the soul as one's real self and addressing our inner wounds that lead to disconnection from the source. Wali Ali will also be leading us in Spiritual Walks and the Dances of Universal Peace. Register by Oct 18 |
| OCT. 25-28, 2007 | Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville, VA | Abraham and Halima Sussman | Blue Ridge Sufi Community Fall Dance Camp--Dancing in the Heart of the Refuge. Abraham and Halima, from Cambridge, Mass., are Dance leaders who carry the direct transmission of Sufi Murshid Samuel Lewis, visionary founder of the Dances of Universal Peace. The week-end begins with open dance on Thursday night and includes a kids’ camp. $200 registration by Sept. 30; $240 after Oct. 1; $120 youth, 12-21. Contact Shemsuddin Millard at (434)490-8800 |
| Oct 22, 2007 | Ft. McCoy, FL (Near Ocala) | Lila Flood and Allaudin Ottinger | Music workshop for leaders, musicians and dancers with Lila on keyboard and guitar, and Allaudin on Percussion. On Monday following birthday celebration. Contact: Diana Anahita Kanoy 352 546-1345 |
| Oct 18 - 21, 2007 | Ocala, FL | Lila Flood and Allaudin Ottinger | Samuel Lewis' Birthday Celebration, Beginning on Thursday, Birthday of Samuel Lewis , and continuing through Sunday, a celebration of Dances of Universal Peace, Sufi practices, zikr, laughter and more. Contact: Diana Anahita Kanoy 352 546-1345 |
| Oct 4, 2007 | Carrboro Arts Center | Jai Uttal and Daniel Paul | Evening of chanting with Jai Uttal at 8:30 PM. |
| Sept 29, 2007 |
Safe Haven Retreat Center, Pelzer, SC |
Amina Linda McMakin | Annual Fall Equinox Dance Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the second harvest and the balance of the light and dark. We'll "eat, dance and pray together," walk the labyrinth, and more! More Details will be forthcoming! RSVP with Amina Linda McMakin lindamcmakin@aol.com Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| September 28-30 2007 | Marietta, GA | Devi Tide | The Awakened Healer. Devi Tide will speak on how to cultivate and manifest a healing presence, compassionate communication, and specific methods for cultivating balance, rhythm, and the art of repose. Participants will discover a deeper well of awakening and oneness for working not only with fear, loss, illness, grief, trauma and stress, but also with love, blessing, value, connection, peace and joy throughout all levels of being, for oneself and others. |
| September 26-30 2007 | Chapel Hill, NC | Sherif Baba, Asha Greer, Cynthia Bourgeault, Garuda Das | Rumifest Celebrate the 800 anniversary of Rumi! Sohbets each morning, workshops in the afternoon, Zikrs in the evening. Carl Ernst speaks Wednesday evening. Hu Dost performs Friday evening. |
| Sept. 28 – 30, 2007 | Chapel Hill, NC | Layne Redmond | Advanced Frame Drum Intensive--Wave of Bliss, Four weekends, 9/28/07, 11/30/07, 2/8/08, and 3/28/08 |
| Sept 15, 2007 | Charlotte, NC | Akal Dev Sharonne | Celebrate Rumi Film on Rumi at 4 PM, Rumi Readings at 5 PM, Potluck 6:30, Dance of Universal Peace at 7:30 |
| Sept 14-15, 2007 | Triangle area TBD | Sharon Salzberg | Lecture and Workshop Friday evening lecture, 7:30 PM Saturday workshop 10-5. |
| Sept 8-9, 2007 | Raleigh, NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, Lahari Larry Taylor, and Ananda Eric Pritchard | Dance Intensive for Dance Leaders, Musicians & Dancers. September 8, 2 - 9:30 PM and Sunday September 9, 10 AM - 5 PM, Raleigh Friends Meetinghouse, Long-time Sr. Dance Leader, Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, and Dance Musicians, Lahari Larry Taylor and Ananda Eric Pritchard present the Triangle's fourth Intensive. Saturday afternoon will be devoted to the art and science of Music which is so central to the Dances. Saturday evening we will join the regular monthly Raleigh dance. Sunday morning we will focus on the Dances from the Dance leader's perspective. Sunday afternoon musicians and leaders will present a series of mini-Dance meetings together, each followed by a sharing and feedback session. |
| Sept 1, 2007 |
Unity Christ Church,
Myrtle Beach, SC |
Kenneth (Zamin) Danty
Music by Gary Asadourian |
An Evening of Interfaith Sabbath and Peacebuilding Saturday, September 1st, 6:30 – 9 P.M. Led by Zamin Danty a longtime Student of Sufism and Interfaith Spirituality. Attendees should consider bringing a Song, Sacred Poem, Scriptural Reading, Chant, or Short Reading from the Heart of their spiritual tradition. Also, please bring light potluck fare to share. Sponsored by Unity Christ Church & Meher Baba’s Circle of Friends Zamin Danty will also speak at Unity Christ Church the following Sunday morning (Sept 2) at 11 A.M. |
| Aug 31 - Sept 3, 2007 |
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, NC |
Jon Seskevich and Mark Smith | Universal Chanting. Chanting, or repetitive song, is part of almost every spiritual tradition. Also known as kirtan, bhajan, and “singing with heart,” chanting is a form of bhakti or devotional yoga. These chants, coming from many traditions, contain a transformative power and healing energy. Through our voices we join a stream of consciousness, emotion, and devotion that has been flowing for centuries, sharing the joy of making inspirational music together. |
| Aug 24 - 26, 2007 |
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, NC |
Zakira Beasley | Sweep the Heart, Polish the Mirror.- in Hot Springs, NC. In the beautiful and peaceful setting of Southern Dharma we remember to come back to ourself, our true self, and celebrate the reflections of beauty, harmony and love we experience. We will "sweep the heart" and "polish the mirror" to welcome the experience of the Divine Presence. Through meditation and simple sacred practices with sound, breath and movement, we re-orient our attention to fulfill the promise of the Qur’an "Wheresoever you turn, there is the face of Allah". |
| August 12, 2007 |
Unity Christ Church
Myrtle Beach, SC |
Dance Leaders: Abram VanDover and Kathryn
Ashera Sprowls
Music: Hearts of Sound-Donna Bain and John Ramsey |
Prayers for Peace through gentle, guided, simple movements and song. Sunday ~ August 12 ~ 3 – 6 PM Unity Christ Church and Meher Baba’s Circle of Friends Jointly Sponsor Dances of Universal Peace. Simple circle dances and melodies will be taught which allow the hearts of all to join together in unity and blessing. The many streams of wisdom emerging through the world’s spiritual traditions are interwoven to create a tapestry of peace that blesses all within the circle. Music will include Songs of Rumi with flute, dulcimer, drum, and guitar. All are welcome! Suggested Love Offering Range: $10 - $25 |
| July 9th - 15th, 2007 | Claymont Retreat Center, Charlestown, West Virginia | Dance Leaders from across North America, Including: Radha Tereska Buko, Jeanne Ayesha Lauenborg, Kathryn Ashera Sprowls | Creative Arts for Peace Camp- 4th Annual Family Camp "Song of Creation" Camp features: intergenerational activities, an arts program. The North American Regional Meeting of Dances of Universal Peace will be taking place before our Camp at Claymont so our camp will be enriched with Dancers and Dance Leaders from all over North America. |
| June 21-24 2007 | Durham, NC | Pir Shabda Kahn | The Music of Life. Beloved Sufi teacher and North Indian master musician Shabda Kahn, spiritual director (Pir) of the Sufi Ruhaniat International lineage of Inayat Khan, returns to the Triangle for a four-day retreat! With Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr, Sufi Sesshin, sohbet (spiritual conversation), and Sufi practices, we will immerse ourselves in the Music of Life. Plan now to gather with the Circle of Lovers on Summer Solstice weekend. |
| June 15-17, 2007 | Fair Oaks in Hogansville, GA | Murshida Mariam Baker and Sarmad Barry Bernstein | Toward the One Come join the caravan, and let the heart open as we journey within. The weekend will include Sufi Sesshin (alternating sitting meditation with Dances of Universal Peace and zikr), attunement to masters, saints and prophets and movement with wazifa. Cost is $235 including all sessions, meal and lodging if registered by May 19th ($25 late fee after this date). Registration limited to the first 25 participants. To register contact Kathy and David Barnes |
| June 16, 2007 | Fair Oaks in Hogansville, GA | Murshida Mariam Baker and Sarmad Barry Bernstein | An evening of Zikr and Spiritual Dance The public is invited to a community dinner and zikr (divine remembrance). Cost is $30. Please register so that we will know you are coming: |
| June 16, 2007 | Safe Haven Retreat Center, Pelzer, SC | Amina Linda McMakin | Annual Summer Solstice Dance Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Walk the labyrinth, share potluck dinner, Universal Chanting, Dances of Universal Peace. Details will be forthcoming! RSVP with Amina Linda McMakin lindamcmakin@aol.com Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| June 2-3, 2007 | Durham , NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, Lahari Larry Taylor, and Ananda Eric Pritchard | Dance Intensive for Dance Leaders, Musicians & Dancers. June 2, 2 - 9:30 PM and Sunday June 3, 9 AM - 5 PM, Triangle Dance Studio 2603 Miami Blvd, Durham, NC. Long-time Sr. Dance Leader, Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, and Dance Musicians, Lahari Larry Taylor and Ananda Eric Pritchard present the Triangle's third Intensive. Saturday afternoon will be devoted to the art and science of Music which is so central to the Dances. Saturday evening we will explore the music of the Dances with practical information on being a Dance musician and hands-on practice in accompanying the Dances selected for Sunday. Sunday morning we will focus on the Dances from the Dance leader's perspective. Sunday afternoon musicians and leaders will present a series of mini-Dance meetings together, each followed by a sharing and feedback session. |
| May 25-28, 2007 | Claymont Court, outside Charles Town, West Virginia | Postneshin Jelaluddin Loras | Mevlevi Sufi Weekend Please join us over Memorial Day weekend for three nights of Zikr, Sufi music and Ilahis, Turning/Dance, Sohbet and the poetry of RUMI. The site of this retreat is owned and operated by Claymont Society for Continuous Education |
| May 24, 2007 | Unity Church of the Triangle at Long View Center, 118 South Person Street, Raleigh, NC | Krishna Das | Krishna Das in Raleigh, Doors open at 6:30 pm; chanting starts at 7:30pm. Come to an unforgettable evening of devotional chanting and music, with the artist the New York Times has dubbed "the chant master of American yoga" . . Sponsored by Jon Seskevich and Flying Monkey, tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Visit http://flyingmonkey.ws for advance tickets and more information. For tickets by phone (Visa or MasterCard), call 919 929-1208. |
| May 12, 2007 | Opportunity House, Hendersonville, NC | Amina Linda McMakin | Unity in Diversity Celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Interfaith Ministerial Assoc. in Hendersonville, representatives from diverse faiths will celebrate inclusiveness through music, art and dance. Dances of Universal Peace will be offered by Amina Linda McMakin. |
| May 4-6, 2007 |
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, NC |
Akal Dev Sharonne and Mark Smith | Dances of Universal Peace were the vision of a Sufi master named Samuel Lewis, and began as a Sufi practice. Over the years they have come to embrace all the major spiritual traditions of the world. By singing sacred phrases to the accompaniment of simple movement, participants literally embody the sacred phrase, moving beyond the level of ego and personality to see the Divine essence that resides within each of us. |
| April 8, 2007 | Chapel Hill NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa | Special Easter Sunday Night Dance, Sunday 8-Apr '07, 7 - 9 PM, . Unity Center of Peace Church, 8800 Seawell School Road, Honor Divine Feminine with the Native Middle Eastern Cycle of Dances, at this time named for the Goddess Oestara. $5 - $10 donation suggested. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, NurLuna@aol.com |
| April 1, 2007 | Unity Church, 420 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville SC | Amina Linda McMakin | Dancing the Aramaic Prayer of Jesus, 2-4 p.m. Expand your experience of the Easter holy days as we explore the hidden depths of the prayer of Jesus, traditionally translated as "Our Father Which Art in Heaven...." The Aramaic prayer of Jesus is a deep attunement to the Christ-Light,. $5 suggested donation. Contact Amina Linda McMakin for more information lindamcmakin@aol.com Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| March 31, 2007 | It’s Yoga Studio, 940-A Grove Rd., Greenville, SC | Joe Wrobel accompanied by Amina Linda McMakin | A Rumi Evening, 6:30-8:00 p.m. In the tradition of the Sufi “Sema,” join us for an evening of poetry, music and dance. Featuring “Rumi Caravan,” with Joe Wrobel, reading Rumi poetry and stories, accompanied by Linda McMakin on vocals, guitar and harmonium, and Dave Awde on drums and percussion. Dances of Universal Peace inspired by Rumi and other Persian poets will be woven throughout the evening. $15 admission. RSVP Kristi Ried-Barton (864)354-2882, |
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March 23-25, 2007
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Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC | Devi Tide | The Awakened Healer. Devi Tide will speak on how to cultivate and manifest a healing presence, compassionate communication, and specific methods for cultivating balance, rhythm, and the art of repose. Participants will discover a deeper well of awakening and oneness for working not only with fear, loss, illness, grief, trauma and stress, but also with love, blessing, value, connection, peace and joy throughout all levels of being, for oneself and others. |
| March 24, 2007 | Safe Haven Retreat Center, Pelzer, SC | Amina Linda McMakin | Annual Spring Equinox Dance Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Walk the labyrinth, share potluck dinner, Universal Chanting, Dances of Universal Peace. Details will be forthcoming! RSVP with Amina Linda McMakin lindamcmakin@aol.com Phone: (864)947-7028 |
| Mar 17, 2007 | Lexington, VA | Shemsuddin Millard and others | Dancing at the Source 1-9:30 PM, A day of dances Dances of Universal Peace, Walks, and Divine Remembrance in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, featuring original Dances of Universal Peace from Murshid Samuel Lewis, introductory walks and other dances from the early days. We will break at 5 PM for dinner lovingly prepared by chef extraordinaire Mirabai Mcleod. The evening program begins 7:30 for long dances and divine remembrance. This is the first of many quarterly events to be hosted by the Dance communities in the Blue Ridge Region $25 for the whole day including dinner. If wishing just to come to either the afternoon or evening session, the suggested donation will be $10; with dinner please add another $10. A few overnight accommodations available in local homes. RSVP in advance for dinner and/or overnight housing by contacting Shemsuddin Millard at 434 409-8800, |
| March 11, 2007 | Asheville Arts Center, Asheville, NC | Lucy Oliver | The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus, 7-9 p.m. This profound dance cycle, originated by Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz, is 25 years old this year! We will share this experience together during the season of Lent. No previous experience is necessary as each line is taught . Experienced and new dancers come together to experience this extraordinary meditation of movement, chanting, and silence. For more information contact Lucy Oliver |
| March 10, 2007 | Labyrinth Centre, Marietta, GA | Majida & Musawwir Gowins |
Tuning the Heart:
This one day workshop on Tuning the Heart is designed to enhance,
challenge and awaken our deep rooted desire to truly know
ourselves. Tuning the heart is a process of accessing our inner
truth. It gives us reassurance and security and the joy of knowing
that we truly do have purpose in this complex life. Spending a day
learning to access, honor and caress the heart with love can be one
of our lives more meaningful experiences. Musaawwir (Philip) Gowin recently published a book
The Sovereign Soul
and runs a
blog.
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| March 9-11, 2007 | Home of Ferzin Irani, Hillsborough, NC | Rev. Tasnim Hermila Fernandez | Deepening Attunement Towards the One: Light the Lamp of Devotion-A Weekend with Rev. Tasnim Hermila Fernandez that includes Cherag Training: . Friday evening, 7:30-9 pm for Cherag Candidates only Saturday, 9:30 am-12 pm Universal Worship Service training, Saturday afternoon 1-6 pm Dances, meditation, discourse, Christianity and Islam, $25 Sunday, 9-11 am Universal Worship Service, location TBA |
| Feb 23-25, 2007 | Dancing Peacock Paradise, Ft. McCoy, Florida | Diana Anahita Kanoy and local mentored leaders | Growing Together in Harmony. Dances of Universal Peace in a beautiful natural setting in north central Florida near Gainesville. In addition to Dancing, there will be a poetry workshop, nature meditation, and Universal Worship. Contact: Diana Anahita Kanoy 352 546-1345 |
| Feb. 23-24, 2007 | Raleigh Friends Meeting House, Raleigh, NC | Farrunnissa Lila Rosa and Lahari Larry Taylor | Dance Intensive for Dance Leaders, Musicians & Dancers. Long-time Sr. Dance Leader, Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, and long-time Dance Musician, Lahari Larry Taylor, present the Triangle's second Intensive following the successful first offering in November '06. Beginning Friday, Feb. 23 from 3-10 p.m., and continuing Sat., Feb. 24 from 9-5. |
| February 8 – 11, 2007 | Huntsville Center for Conscious Living, Huntsville, AL | Shaikh Kabir Helminski and his wife Camille, Rev. David Leonard, Rev. Renee Leboa, Rev. Christy Snow | Rumi Alive Encounter. The modern world needs models of spirituality that can guide us through these times of change and uncertainty. Rumi is one of the most beloved spiritual voices in our time because he points to a way of being more completely human. At the heart or his message is universal love and continuous remembrance of God. |
| February 3 & 4, 2007 | Asheville, NC | Himayat Inayati |
Sacred Practices of Sufism an intensive introduction to some
of the deepest practices of Sufism:
Breath Practices (Elemental
Purification, Fikr, Darood, Qasab, Shagal), Practices of Sacred
Words (Zikr, Wazaif), Concentration, Practices of Worship, Practices
of Light, Practices of Heart, Practices of Attunement
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