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Here are some links to informative and representative dance videos. The first two links offer an introduction to the dances and a brief talk by senior dance mentor, Wali Ali Meyer. Following these are links to videos of actual dances as they took place in various parts of the country. Each of these links will open a page where the video is hosted on YouTube.
 
 
 
Informative Videos:
 

Invitation To The Dance

Invitation To The Dance  This introduction to the Dances Of Universal Peace was filmed on location in beautiful Canyonlands National Park. It features interviews with dancers about their dance experiences. 22 mins.

This Ongoing Dance

This Ongoing Dance  Murshid Wali Ali speaks of the essential meaning and purpose of the Dances Of Universal Peace, the true message that meets the needs of humanity and the beauty that inspires a love of God. 4 mins.

Dance Videos:
 

Lord, Make Me An Instrument

Lord, Make Me An Instrument - This Christian dance is based on the prayer of St. Francis of Asissi. 8 mins.

Heart Sutra

Heart Sutra - Based on an ancient Buddhist chant, this stately dance is expansive and uplifting. 8 mins.

Shema Israel

Shema Israel - A reverent Jewish dance in the Hebrew language. 6 mins.

Fill Your Cup

Fill Your Cup - A universal dance that includes Hindu and Arabic phrases. 6 mins.

Pachamama

Pachamama  Here’s a fun dance from South America. 8 mins.

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I Am Alive - This is an upbeat dance from the Jewish tradition. 3 mins.

Outreach Videos:
 

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In 2001 Anahata Iradah and Prema Dasara led a group of dancers from around the world to dance for and with Tibetan Refugees in India and Nepal. Performing the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara for some of the greatest meditation masters of our century (HH the Karmapa and HE Situ Rinopche) they bonded with the nuns of Kopan who had also received training through the organization to “Dance the Goddess, Tara”. Deeply inspiring.