Vicki Fox Productions

Sunday, February 11 , 2007
Program - $11.00
(Please invite your daughters and/or mom, $6.00 for their ticket)
1:00pm to 4:30pm
At West Shore Senior Citizen's Center
122 Geary Street
New Cumberland, PA

Women of Intention... If has been said that Dance is the hidden language of the soul - Martha Graham; and To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak - Hopi Indian Saying. What better way to connect with the powerful, wonderful women in our community. We invite you to come and experience the Universal Dances of Peace with Yasmin.

What are the Universal Dances of Peace? From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together - at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation, etc... The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance.

As in these timeless mystic traditions, the Dances use simple music, lyrics, and movements to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. No musical or dance experience of any kind is required and everyone is welcomed to join in. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.

No special attire is required, although comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best. Participants join hands forming a circle with the Dance leader and other musicians in the center. Throughout the afternoon, Yasmin will be teaching the group the words, melody, and movements for the next Dance and often provides some background history about that particular Dance. The teaching is always done from a compassionate heart in a comfortable, quiet, and often sacred setting.

The movements and songs drawn from over 400 Dances include themes of peace (both inner and outer), healing (the Earth, individuals, and the global family), and the celebration of life's great mystery. Dancers focus on peace and harmony creating a sense of solidarity and community while celebrating the underlying unity of all the spiritual traditions of the Earth. By experiencing these many traditions, a greater understanding and appreciation of other cultures, as well as one's own heritage, is gained.

Yasmin Germaine Haut uses dance and music as a container for exploration, discovery and empowerment. She teaches the Dances of Universal Peace locally and is a guest teacher throughout the US and Canada. Yasmin is a student of the mysticism of sound and explores this principle in the dance circles she co-creates.

The cost of the event is greatly reduced as there will not be a meal offered. In its stead, I am requesting you bring an ethnic dish to share. We come from many diverse cultures. I thought it would be fun to sample the delicious epicurean delights from different heritages.

Please note the price of the gathering has changed for this event. For all 2007 events, one dollar for each women attending will be donated to The Ladies Half. I invite you to check out their website www.theladieshalf.org and consider supporting them with your time and/or money. It is my intention to support their efforts as all money donated will be used in our South-central Pennsylvania community.

Consider joining us for a unique experience. As I have said before, my intention is for you to "expect the unexpected" when you attend the W of I gatherings. Although the content will be ever changing, the camaraderie and sisterhood you will experience will be a constant joy. Where else can you go, be in the company of like-minded women, women you may have just met, and feel a kinship, a connection? Try it. You will most likely be coming back.