Hamilton Montana Dance Camp
Event Description
Hamilton Montana Dance CampSeptember 6 @ 6:00 am – September 8 @ 12:00 pmWeekend Retreat: September 6-8Address: In the tent on the Homestead Organics Farm: 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton 59840About the Weekend RetreatCome join us for three days of dancing and music in the Bitterroot Valley Montana. The Hamilton Dance Camp is led by the Montana Dances of Universal Peace team and more! This diverse team will carry us through many spiritual traditions of the world in the ancient practice of community circle dance.What We DoNo experience or partner needed. Each dance is taught in place: we are given a short song easy steps and the meaning (or attunement) of what we are doing. We do songs from a wide variety of sources: native Christianity Judaism or eastern Sufi practices. Often they are simple chants or inspiring poems.The magic is the circle. Each person (you included) is what creates this magic. Humans evolved singing and celebrating in circle dance. As soon as you step into the circle you’ll know you are home.What’s it Like? Dancing with us is like joining a tribe. When we first come together we often don’t know each other’s names but become immediate brothers and sisters. The music brings us together. The camp is held by elder wisdom with experienced leaders who have been doing this for over thirty years. Often something new like this can be uncomfortable but we know how to bring you in with a smooth transition from aloneness to togetherness. There is an essence in every human being that yearns for togetherness. We use our feet simple music and ancient wisdom to create a moving space of heart.Our Dance Tent Creates a Magical EnvironmentCome together: Dancers can start arriving at camp on Friday Sept 8th. First dance will be Friday evening and the last dance will be Sunday morning. Saturday afternoon we’ll have kirtan, discussion and a potluck!MusiciansAs you arrive at camp please let us know about your musicianship! We coordinate acoustic musicians into our dance sessions. You’ll want to play with us!Cost: $50Yes… the camp is very inexpensive. This is because we love what we do. This is not about making money but about coming together. plus we don’t have to pay for our tent location lodging/camping/food is on your own — and we need you!Partial Attendance?You are welcome to attend partial days. Use the following coupon codes when you register:Friday, or one session, only – FRIDAYSaturday, or two sessions, only – SATURDAYLocals come free – LOCALFood and Lodging is not provided by your camp registration… but don’t worry. Everything you’ll need is nearby.DogsWe love dogs... but this is a working farm and home, so they will need to be on a leash at all times. The Farm is a home and they have their own dogs and many birds and other animal. Thanks for your consideration. Where is Hamilton Montana?We are dancing in Hamilton Montana in the Bitterroot Valley. There is room for camping on the farm and there are motels nearby in town to stay.From Zareen: My goal for this camp is to provide an inexpensive space where we can all come together sing dance and dive deeper into new possibilities. We are inclusive of the traditions of the world and each other. Most importantly we use this time to recreate ourselves into co-creating relatives of the world rather than individual consumers. The overall vision is to come alive in new ways and jumpstart a dynamic participation in life that transforms the world… in other words: Sam Lewis’s Peace Project.About our dates and locationOur event location opens up on Friday and stays available through Sunday. We will be raising the tent on Thursday. You are certainly welcome to arrive on Thursday and help set up for camp if you want to join in the tent fun. We’ll be finishing the tent setup on Friday morning so this is time for the decorating crew. The last dance will be on Sunday and we all participate in taking down the tent in a fun community project.Food and Lodging is not provided by your camp registration… but don’t worry. Everything you’ll need is nearby.FoodPlan on meals on your own. You can bring your own camping gear and kitchen items. Water is available and electricity will be solar (electric plugins are available nearby in the shop). We’ll have a potluck Saturday evening.Shopping & RestaurantsThere are lots of places for food in Hamilton which can be found at the local Chamber website.LodgingThere is some room to camp on the farm. No RV hookups. Good motels are in town just a few miles from where we camp.
Date
Sept 6 to 8, 2024
Web Site
https://mysticdance.com/event/hamilton-montana-dance-camp/
Contact
Wayne Talmadge
208-756-8137
info@mysticdance.com
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