An Event Coming Up in April in Sedona that May Be of Interest to DUP Dancers:
21 Praises of Tara -Mandala Dance Retreat (3 day)
April 11 - 13, 2025
A Weekend of Movement, Meaning & Transformation
A Sacred Dance. A Shared Prayer. A Call to Embody the Divine.
Some experiences don’t just change the way we think; they change the way we feel—about ourselves, about each other, about what’s possible.
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is one of those experiences.
Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition and blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this is more than a performance. It’s a moving meditation, a prayer in motion, a ritual of presence, power, and peace.
Through sacred dance, we step into the wisdom of the Divine Feminine—inviting balance, strength, and compassion into our lives and the world.
Led by Parvati Forrest, a senior Tara Dhatu teacher with over 25 years of experience, this weekend offers an opportunity to dance, meditate, connect, and awaken—whether you join us for one evening or immerse yourself for all three days.
You are welcome exactly as you are. No experience is necessary. Just bring your presence, an open heart, and the courage to move.
Retreat Donation for Dancers
Sliding Scale $121-$222
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Two ways to participate:
Become one of the Dancers
or
Go to the Public Offerings
to Witness the Beauty and Inspiration of the Tara Mandala
Friday, April 11 - Public invited
Movement and Meditation of Tara Introductory Evening
6:00PM - 8:30PM
$21 suggested donation.
For those dancing this is included in your Tuition
Saturday, April 12 - Dancers Only
Saturday is for 21 participants to learn the Mandala Dance
10:00AM - 6:00PM –With an hour lunch break
Sponsored by Chocola Tree Restaurant, RADHIKA JEN MARIE and Jen
Sunday, April 13 Dancers
1:00PM - 7:30PM
For dancers to dress, practice, perform and dinner
Public Offering
The 21 Praises of Tara Mandala Dance offering & Dinner
Sunday, April 13 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM5 PM Tara Mandala Performance: $21
Plant Based Dinner 7ish PM: $42
Have dinner with the Tibetan Monks, Tara Mandala teacher and Tara dancers
Tara Mandala Performance & Plant Based Dinner : $63
Go to https://www.sedonya.org/mandaladance
for complete information and to sign up.
A few scholarships available upon request
April 11 - 13, 2025
A Weekend of Movement, Meaning & Transformation
A Sacred Dance. A Shared Prayer. A Call to Embody the Divine.
Some experiences don’t just change the way we think; they change the way we feel—about ourselves, about each other, about what’s possible.
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is one of those experiences.
Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition and blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this is more than a performance. It’s a moving meditation, a prayer in motion, a ritual of presence, power, and peace.
Through sacred dance, we step into the wisdom of the Divine Feminine—inviting balance, strength, and compassion into our lives and the world.
Led by Parvati Forrest, a senior Tara Dhatu teacher with over 25 years of experience, this weekend offers an opportunity to dance, meditate, connect, and awaken—whether you join us for one evening or immerse yourself for all three days.
You are welcome exactly as you are. No experience is necessary. Just bring your presence, an open heart, and the courage to move.
Retreat Donation for Dancers
Sliding Scale $121-$222
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Two ways to participate:
Become one of the Dancers
or
Go to the Public Offerings
to Witness the Beauty and Inspiration of the Tara Mandala
Friday, April 11 - Public invited
Movement and Meditation of Tara Introductory Evening
6:00PM - 8:30PM
$21 suggested donation.
For those dancing this is included in your Tuition
Saturday, April 12 - Dancers Only
Saturday is for 21 participants to learn the Mandala Dance
10:00AM - 6:00PM –With an hour lunch break
Sponsored by Chocola Tree Restaurant, RADHIKA JEN MARIE and Jen
Sunday, April 13 Dancers
1:00PM - 7:30PM
For dancers to dress, practice, perform and dinner
Public Offering
The 21 Praises of Tara Mandala Dance offering & Dinner
Sunday, April 13 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM5 PM Tara Mandala Performance: $21
Plant Based Dinner 7ish PM: $42
Have dinner with the Tibetan Monks, Tara Mandala teacher and Tara dancers
Tara Mandala Performance & Plant Based Dinner : $63
Go to https://www.sedonya.org/mandaladance
for complete information and to sign up.
A few scholarships available upon request
Article - Dancing Makes You Smarter
"All people carry the memory of dance in their blood and bones.
In other words, you were born to do this, it is in you already;
all you have to do is start moving....
you won’t regret choosing to rediscover your birthright--
the healing, joyful thrill of dancing."
~The DailyOM - www.dailyom.com
In other words, you were born to do this, it is in you already;
all you have to do is start moving....
you won’t regret choosing to rediscover your birthright--
the healing, joyful thrill of dancing."
~The DailyOM - www.dailyom.com