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Quarterly Community Spiritual Dancing

Music, movement, and singing...what a potent combination of vibrational juice. First it was Sufi Dancing, then that became integrated in the West as Dances of Universal Peace. Those dances have been assimilated in Community Spiritual Dancing. People gather to celebrate spirit, connect with others in an open hearted way, get a good workout, and have a quality time. These dances are often based on world chants and Hindu mantras. They have evolved into coming from many native cultures. The accompanying dances are a group effort with many songs as a large circle, some as two circles in partnership, and a few as personal celebrations. Most dances are taught just before they are engaged, allowing each participant to get the moves down. And, because they are repetitive in song and movement, everyone gets it quickly. By allowing the song to go on for 10 or more minutes each surrenders to the spirit and to the human connection. These dances are expansive, inspiring, clearing, provide energetic breakthroughs, and a great way to find people of like vibration and interest. You simply must come to experience this. I know you will love it and then join us once every four months for a beautiful celebration.

We gather once every 4 months for a 2-3 hour evening of spiritual connection in community intentional movement,. Refer to the information below to access event details. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and invite your open heart and mind to surrender to the flow of the voice and body in song and chant and delight..

Some of the gatherings will be recorded live and made available in the player towards the bottom of the page. Give a listen. Tell others about it as well. The bigger the crowd the more powerful and opening the dance. Join us and become an active presence in the fast growing Sound Alchemy Community

For a schedule and details of all Sound Alchemy Events follow this link to Sound Alchemy Events.
Next Community Spiritual Dance Gathering
on Wednesday, February    , 2023 at 7 PM
Location: TBA
Directions:
Contact Mark: 805.927.2416 office
805.660.5989 cell and text
email: soundalchemy@markstantonwelch.net
An Evolving List of Reflections, Testimonies, and Notes on
Community Spiritual Dance Gatherings

please send testimonies and reflections to Mark at soundalchemy@markstantonwelch.net
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We come together to blend and amplify our personal vibration into a higher frequency of health, balance, and connectedness through the magnificent medium of human voices in song.






Session Audio

Selected Recordings from the Quarterly Chanting Gathering available in the player below
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    Some Elements about Community Spiritual Dancing

    1.The intention of the dances is to deepen one’s personal spiritual connection with self, community, and the creative self.

    2.The dances embrace many musical traditions from a variety of world cultures and religions. They intend to unify and build bridges between peoples of all lands.

    3.Dances of Universal Peace are one of the premier sources of organized world dances. Sometimes called Sufi Dances, the idea has come from deep sacred dancing in that tradition for quite some time.

    4.Though some dances are up tempo and a great deal of fun they are all considered sacred and are invited to be experienced as such.

    5.One of the wonderful elements of the dances is that all are doing the same steps/dance. The unification of movement, sound, word, and intention is a foundation for a powerful and expansive spiritual experience.

    6.Each dance begins with a centering breath and ends with silence to allow the vibration to settle into the cells.

    7.Typically the lyric is taught first. The melody comes next, and the steps are last.

    8.The power of the dances is repetition. The repetition becomes a mantra of its own. The steps are learned, the melody and lyrics become fluid, and the vibration of the dance raises in frequency. As it moves into the flow the collective energy lifts all to a higher and deeper spiritual experience.

    9.Dances are full group or done in partners. To establish partners have all members form a circle. Count off as Alpha and Omega. Omegas can step into the circle and turn around to pair up with an Alpha. Some dances are in a single circle with partnered moments. Do the same Alpha Omega action and then remind that the Alpha turns right and the omega turns left. Thus at the right time they will have a partner.

    10.Sometimes individuals will not desire to participate or be physically challenged by the tempo of the dance. Honor their particular needs and invite them to sit or stand in the center of the circle. This includes them and also allows them to feel and contribute to the growing energy and vibrational collective.

    Explore the Recording of Community Dancing
    click CD to access samples and to order as CD or download MP3

    Musical Prescriptions
    Power of Chant and Mantra


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