Dominic Ashmole, leader of Dances of Universal Peace in Peebles, Scotland, UK

Welcome

The Dances of Universal Peace are a powerful group spiritual practice originating in Sufism. We sing or chant sacred phrases while dancing in a circle. I lead from the centre, accompanying on guitar. Sometimes we alternate male and female voices, sing in harmony, or dance in silence. By opening our voices and hearts, dancing together and honouring sacred traditions of many different peoples and times, we may experience feelings of connectedness, joy, playfulness, healing and strength. My repertoire includes dances inspired by Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Sikh, Buddhist, Celtic, Native American and Polynesian traditions. All aspects are carefully taught, and newcomers are well cared for!

“It's a very friendly group. Everyone is made welcome, and competence in dancing is not a requirement!"
– Wendy, Edinburgh

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Fortnightly Dancing

Edinburgh
Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Theosophical Society, 28 Great Kings Street, EH3 6QH
Drop-in: £5. Four sessions: £15. First visit: Free.

13th & 27th July

Peebles
This group has discontinued for now but may re-emerge in a different form at some point...

Dance examples

Om Nama Shivaya	Sound clip from the CD: "DUP US Volume 3"
Dance to Innana	Sound clip from the CD: "Seven Times Blessed" (DUP UK Vol IV)
Go Sweep Out	Sound clip from the CD "The Dance of Remembrance" by Amida Harvey

E-mail: dominic.ashmole@gmail.com Facebook: here Mobile: 07789 476299 Landline: 01721 740309