Sunrise Ranch Activities
Dances of Universal Peace
Dances of Universal Peace at Sunrise Ranch
Through singing sacred mantras and moving together, we weave a holy atmosphere, a community of healing and harmony.
Dances of Universal Peace are a form of circle dances designed to bring the experience of prayer from many world traditions into the body, voice, heart and spirit.
These Dance sessions are hosted by Sára Rain and Sara Frank, and the Dances are led by Sára Rain with Deborah Ogden accompanying on the drum.
Day: The second Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., followed by potluck refreshments
Admission: $5 suggested donation
The Dances are tailored to the unique energy of this circle. They bring the rhythms of heaven and earth together in a vibrant release of spiritual current. Our dances and prayers speak to the cycles and seasons, and celebrations of religious traditions from around the world.
Dances of Universal Peace originated in the late 1960’s through the vision of Murshid Samuel Lewis, a Sufi master. The Dances have since been carried around the world, infused with intentions of peace and harmony.
All Dances of Universal Peace are done in circles, which facilitates a communal experience of balance and mutual respect amongst all participants.
Sára teaches prayers from many world traditions, and offers translations, melodies, and movements for the lines of the prayer. The movements for the Dance are designed to express the deeper intention expressed through the prayer.
The mantras from different faith traditions are often interpreted through a mystical lens that allows the participants to access the deeper heart of the prayers and see the application in our own lives.
One evening of Dance may include prayers and movements from diverse world traditions which may include Sufism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Paganism, and/or Universalism.
Dances can be playful, lively, contemplative, expansive, energizing, stimulating, heart-opening, connective, rowdy and gentle. The music is always live: participants weave in their voices and the Dance leader plays guitar or some other instrument to hold a foundation, often supported by a drummer or other musician.
Because the Dance leader is responsible for, and attentive to, the needs of the circle, all words, melodies and movements are taught piece by piece each and every time.
No experience is necessary.
To join us, contact: Sara Frank (970) 679-4330
