"Toward the One; the perfection of Love, Harmony and Beauty."  Thus begins the invocation of the Dances of Universal Peace.

The Dances of Universal Peace is a form of moving meditation open to all that heightens awareness through looking deeply into the eyes of another, while alternately dancing alone or with a partner. No special dance ability is needed to participate; the steps and simple chants are taught anew each time.

The Dances reflect our lives and our relationships in general. Sometimes you dance with a partner, sometimes you dance alone, sometimes you are advancing to a new partner. Each of these provides an opportunity to witness how you experience letting go, approaching, aloneness, seeing another and being seen. These feeling states can then funnel up and expand into qualities of joy, aliveness and equanimity.

The Dances of Universal Peace is a place to join in community and heart-centered practice.  Newcomers are happily welcomed. No experience or special abilities are needed. 

(copyrighted excerpt from an article written by Celeste Dickson. For the full article, click HERE.)

When: Last Thursday of each month, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm..

Where: Note: We are changing the location of our Dance meeting. Please call Celeste at (706) 782-2116 for information, or email Celeste at solstice@alltel.net to be added to the email list for automatic update of the new location. Thanks.

Cost for the Dance Meeting: Suggested donation; $5.

Dance leader Celeste Dickson, LCSW has been participating in the Dances for fifteen years. She is mentored by Farrunnissa Lila Rosa of Durham, NC through the formal Dances mentorship program. Co-founder of the monthly Franklin Dances of Universal Peace, Celeste has led dances for groups from 5 to 100 dancers.

Accompanist Mitch Harris has been playing sacred music for ritual and dance for most of his life. An accomplished jazz and popular musician, providing music for the Dances of Universal Peace provides him a spiritual outlet and an opportunity to subtly enhance the experience of the dance. Mitch is a member of the Dances Network and has been participating in the Dances of Universal Peace for two years.

For more information call Celeste at (706) 782-2116 or email retreats@onebox.com



This page was last updated February 2005.
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Welcome to the Franklin, NC
Dances of Universal Peace
"Toward the One; the perfection of Love, Harmony and Beauty."  Thus begins the invocation of the Dances of Universal Peace.

The Dances of Universal Peace is a form of moving meditation open to all that heightens awareness through looking deeply into the eyes of another, while alternately dancing alone or with a partner. No special dance ability is needed to participate; the steps and simple chants are taught anew each time.

The Dances reflect our lives and our relationships in general. Sometimes you dance with a partner, sometimes you dance alone, sometimes you are advancing to a new partner. Each of these provides an opportunity to witness how you experience letting go, approaching, aloneness, seeing another and being seen. These feeling states can then funnel up and expand into qualities of joy, aliveness and equanimity.

The Dances of Universal Peace is a place to join in community and heart-centered practice.  Newcomers are happily welcomed. No experience or special abilities are needed. 

(copyrighted excerpt from an article written by Celeste Dickson. For the full article, click HERE.)

When: Last Thursday of each month, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm..

Where: Note: We are changing the location of our Dance meeting. Please call Celeste at (706) 782-2116 for information, or email Celeste at solstice@alltel.net to be added to the email list for automatic update of the new location. Thanks.

Cost for the Dance Meeting: Suggested donation; $5.

Dance leader Celeste Dickson, LCSW has been participating in the Dances for fifteen years. She is mentored by Farrunnissa Lila Rosa of Durham, NC through the formal Dances mentorship program. Co-founder of the monthly Franklin Dances of Universal Peace, Celeste has led dances for groups from 5 to 100 dancers.

Accompanist Mitch Harris has been playing sacred music for ritual and dance for most of his life. An accomplished jazz and popular musician, providing music for the Dances of Universal Peace provides him a spiritual outlet and an opportunity to subtly enhance the experience of the dance. Mitch is a member of the Dances Network and has been participating in the Dances of Universal Peace for two years.

For more information call Celeste at (706) 782-2116 or email retreats@onebox.com



This page was last updated February 2005.
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