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"Harmony Dances of Universal Peace" - *10th!* weekend @ Loudwater Farm
Sat/Sun 20/21 March 2010
- with Ralph & Vitalija, London-Rickmansworth -

Peace Dancing with Ralph at Loudwater Farm, London-Rickmansworth, July 2009

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HARMONY is the source of manifestation, the cause of its existence, and the medium between God and man. The peace for which every soul strives, and which is the true nature of God and the utmost goal of man, is but the outcome of harmony; this shows, that all life's attainments without a sense of harmony are but vein. It is the attainment of harmony which is called heaven, and it is the lack of it which is termed hell. Hazrat Inayat Khan - from chapter III "HARMONY" in "The Mysticism of Music Sound and Word"

           

This weekend we will sing and dance Dances of Universal Peace with 2 or more voices or simple rounds. You will be surprised how many dances consist of melodies and counter melodies - and you may discover the magic of singing in harmonies with others. This weekend is suitable for complete newcomers as well as "old" peace dancers. It may be of special interest for voice teachers: you will learn lots of harmony dance chants - and movements with them. This may be something you might like to include in your next singing workshop... Be prepared for a joyful, intensive and relaxing weekend. If you like to lead a dance, please contact Ralph. We'll also use our Angel Cards, planetary walks, chakra toning and other practices to deepen the experience and we'll have breaks to relax and explore the surroundings of the farm in the Chess Valley. NEW: Print out a POSTER for this weekend! (2 on A4)

"If you can talk, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance" (African saying).
Children are very welcome, if they like singing and dancing - otherwise chances are high they will be bored - and disturb.

It is possible to come for one day only, but staying over night is recommended and will allow you to enjoy the dances & the weekend much deeper. Beginners are warmly welcome - no experience of singing or dancing required.
It is possible to arrive already Friday evening and stay the night at Loudwater Farm - please arrange with Ralph (beds need booking).
Also possible to stay on for Sunday night (to make it a long weekend).

"Dear Ralph and all, my feedback for the w/e at Loudwater:
for me this weekend was about connecting to the group. We were a small group and I had met everyone before except for one person, and as we moved deeper into the dance the heart connection with everyone became deeper and deeper until even the cooking and washing up together felt like a joyful celebration!
Thank you Ralph, Vitalija and everyone. In Peace, Angela d B" (Cambridge, October 2009)
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The leader Ralph Nimmann is a certified peace dance teacher and has shared dances with many people in Britain, Germany and Latvia on several occasions and is experienced in creating a relaxed joyful and open atmosphere. He usually supports the dances with his drum.
His wife Vitalija accompanies the dances with gitar. Together they create a harmonious atmosphere.
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Times: Saturday arriving from 10am, first welcome dance session at 11am. Lunch break around 1:30 - 3:30pm. End of afternoon session at 6:30pm, evening meal around 7:15pm, around 8:45pm evening dances.
Sunday we'll start with Taizé harmony singing at 8:30am before breakfast around 9:30, followed by peace dances from 10:30ish. Lunchbreak around 1pm, last dance session 2:30 - 4:30pm (end). Farewell hugging and packing may take up to one hour..

Please bring: food for all meals (except breakfast), loose clothing, any musical instruments, (shoes for hiking, if you want), your friends - and an open heart.

Cost:
£50 (concessions available) - if you can't afford paying the full price, please talk to us; we don't like turning away people just because of money!
+ beds (8 beds available, 2 in a room) are £30 (£20 for low income) per person per night incl. breakfast.
or mattress dormitory or camping: + £10 (bed sheet, pillow and pillow case included - bring your sleeping bag). There are 10 mattresses available and plenty of camping space in the orchard.
Breakfast included - lunch, tea and supper are self-catering ("Eat, dance & cook together").

Booking: 01223 510 442 or e-mail:
You are welcome to come & join us iany day. If you need a bed or mattress, better confirm / book:
To secure your place, please send a deposit of £5 to Ralph Nimmann, 45 Walpole Road, Cambridge, CB1 3TH.
Please let me know where you come from, your phone / email contact and if you offer or need lifts.
We will leave Cambridge already Friday evening - after that try texting my mobile: 07909 488272 ("no reception" at Loudwater Farm).

The venue: Loudwater Farm is a place of mystical experiences, used by the sister- and brotherhood of Subud. www.loudwaterfarm.co.uk
Address: Loudwater Lane (off the A404), Rickmansworth (north west of London), WD3 4HG
Coming from the A404, drive down Loudwater Lane and KEEP RIGHT. (the farm entrance is right at the red letter box). This place is a national centre of the spiritual Subud brotherhood with a two acre garden to wander in. Loudwater is a green gem set in the Chess Valley, yet within one mile of the London Orbital Motorway (M25, junction 18) and only about one mile north of Rickmansworth town centre and its Metropolitan line underground station. The whole farm is bordered on three sides by the River Chess and meadows.
Phone at Loudwater Farm: 01923 778 483 - View photos from previous weekends - Click here to see a web map with arrow (you can zoom this map in and out)
If you are interested to see the plans of Subud to buy Loudwater Farm, check www.loudwaterfarm.org