International Dances of Universal Peace

These simple dances were first created by Murshid Samuel Lewis, a Sufi in San Francisco.  He used sacred phrases of all of the world's faith traditions and simple folk dance movements.  From the few dances he started leading in his garage, the dances have grown to over 500 certified dances.  There are dance groups all over North America, in Central and South America, in Europe -- virtually all over the world.  We dance locally every month in both Toledo and Ann Arbor.  We have danced five years as a part of the Toledo Museum of Art Winter Legacies Program.  We dance at the MultiFaith Council of NW Ohio MultiFaith Thanksgiving Celebration and other events.  All are welcome to join us.  You do not need a partner.  Dances are taught as we dance, so there is no need for prior experience.

The Toledo Museum of Art has cancelled its Winter Legacy series, so we will not be dancing at the museum this year. However, we have been invited to hold New Year's Eve dances at Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, David Byrd Chapel, 3257 Lohr Rd. Ann Arbor , MI 48108, from from 4 - 5:30, followed by a potluck meal, ending about 7 PM to permit family time or other parties. If you have not already responded or need to change your response, please RSVP to jltrautman@sbcglobal.net. The event is free and open to everyone. Please bring something to share for the meal.