[Squishy] sufi dancing

[kathryn aaker]

hey guys...

my good friend ammon sent out this info for a sufi dance and party that his 
father is doing...  rachel and i went to a sufi dance at integral yoga and 
really enjoyed it, and knowing ammon and his family, this will be a truly 
amazing and really fun experience.  i'm unfortunately in los angeles at the 
moment, but hopefully some of you can make it to this event...

hope everyone had some great holiday-  i need a holiday from my holiday.  
looking forward to getting my groove on at new years!  if i don't see some 
of you before then, much love and see you in 2002!  :-)

xxxxx
kathryn


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This coming Friday December 28th will be a very special event that is not to
be missed. My dad Shabda and I will be collaborating in a night of dance and
celebration.  Here's some of the info from my previous email:

The eveing will begin with Sufi dances. Here's a definition I pulled from
the web:

"The Dances are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural, circle dances
that use sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements from the many
traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and
others. Based on the work begun in the late 60's by Murshid Samuel L. Lewis,
they promote peace and integration within individuals and groups worldwide.
There are no performers nor audience - new arrivals and old hands form the
circle together."

Following (possibly overlapping) we'll merge into freeform energized dance
with myself djing variations of Eastern, African, Latin and other world
rhythms.

A personal note about Sufism and Sufi Dancing. Sufism is the mystic
tradition of Islam and encompasses the real beauty of that culture. Sufism
is a philosophy and an open book for exploring and experiencing life. Don't
be discouraged if "religious" or "spiritual" happenings turn you off - Sufi
dancing is not about dogma or zoolatry - it's about getting down having fun.
Also not mentioned above - there are various musicians playing in the dances
who lead the tempo and energy of the dances (kinda like a dj).

If you'd like to learn more about Sufism, try to arrive at 8pm - Shabda will
spend some time talking about the history and meaning of the tradition and
dances.

Michael Lazar (of Rhythm Society fame) will be creating divine visuals for
us to bliss out to =)

The event will take place at 7th Heaven Yoga in Berkeley. The space is warm
and comfy with vast hardwood floors to roll around on. We'll also have chai
and some snacks to keep you energized.

7th Heaven Yoga Center / 2820 7th Street, Berkeley 510-665-4300
Donation $10 - however no one will be turned away!

I hope to see you there!

much love,
[ammon]

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36 varda landing
sausalito ca 94965
www.qaswa.com
h. 415.3312117
c. 415.7302685
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