Dances of Universal Peace in Cottonwood

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​We are happy to be dancing again in 
Old Town Center for the Arts 
lovely Studio B dance space in
Cottonwood and collaborating with their ​​wonderful team. 
Thank you OTCA and Studio B!

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We dance in Cottonwood on the
 3rd SUNDAY of each month
in Studio B, 633 N. 5th Street at Main
Cottonwood AZ

Dances of Universal Peace Special Event Sunday 8/16/26

We are so happy to invite you to this Dances of Universal Peace Event
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts
with Special Guest Dance Leader Shivadam

Sunday August 16th – 3 to 4:30 pm 
 Studio B, 633 N. 5th St. at Main, Cottonwood

We invite you to join us for a special DUP Dance led by our dear friend Shivadam, a multi-talented Dance Leader and Mentor who has led dance camps and retreats all over the US and many other countries. 

“We come together to share joy, fellowship, and support in our circle of song, dance and sacred phrase. Our hands become extensions of our hearts as we join hand-in-hand in a circle of love and support.” ~Shivadam

"I'm not alone. I'm supported." - Anjali Aho

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Shivadam is a certified Dance leader and mentor and representative of the Sufi Ruhaniat. He has led Dances of Universal Peace since 2007 in circles, camps, retreats and events across the mainland US, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, India, Brazil, and Chile, and the Parliament of the World's Religions. He hosted nine consecutive Dance camps in Arizona. Since early 2020, Shivadam has led 2 weekly meetings on Zoom, and he is leading the first-ever all-Spanish circle in North America for the Hispanic community. He has served two terms on the Board of Dances of Universal Peace North America and managed both the DUP North America and DUP International websites. Leading kirtan and zikr, and with proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Hindi and Sanskrit, Shivadam brings decades of musical/spiritual practice and travels into his leadership style. Shivadam is also a visual artist and likes to write and repair musical instruments.
Website:  https://sites.google.com/ruhaniat.org/shivadam/home

“Love is the bridge between two hearts.” –Source Unknown

The Dances of Universal Peace are spiritual practice in motion. Drawing on the sacred phrases, teachings and poetry of many worldwide spiritual traditions, the Dances blend music, singing and movement into a living experience of Unity, Peace, Harmony and Healing. These simple circle dances are all taught as we do them.  
 
Live Music  /  Suggested donation $10 – No one turned away.
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Additional parking next door at OTCA or at Catholic Charities across Main Street

 If you have questions please email Shakura
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​IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE:
Please remember to monitor your own health in advance, and be thoughtful of others in your planning. If you have any symptoms of illness within the week before our dance,
PLEASE STAY HOME!

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Studio B, 633 N. 5th Street at Main, Cottonwood, AZ

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Additional parking is available next door on the far side of Old Town Center for the Arts, 
or across Main Street in the parking lot behind Catholic Charities.
If you park on 5th Street please be careful not to block the neighbor's driveways.
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For more information please get in touch with us on our Contact page. 
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For more information about Old Town Center of the Arts visit their website. 

Art by Samadhi Khan

Please join us for a celebration of the heart!
The Dances of Universal Peace are moving and sung prayers and meditations,
a celebration and experiential voyage into the Love, Light, Truth and Beauty
that are at the heart of all religions and spiritual teachings worldwide.
No previous experience necessary;
These simple circle dances are all taught as we do them.

Blessings,
Shakura Cathryn
www.dup-naz.org / www.prescottcircle.org
“Step out of the circle of time, and enter the circle of Love.”  ~Rumi