Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace

Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace
We sing, dance and pray together for peace within ourselves and the world.
Join us for in-person dances
Save the Date!
The 33rd annual Ithaca Dance Gathering will take place Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 at beautiful Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Windsor, New York. Registration opens in mid-April 2026. We look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
About Our Dances
We sing, dance & pray together for peace within ourselves & the world.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, multi-cultural, interfaith circle
and partner dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and recognize it in others. A transformative spiritual practice, the Dances are rooted in the celebration of all the world’s wisdom traditions to inspire harmony and peace. All are welcomed into the circle to hold hands in an embodied prayer of Unity.
When We Gather
Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace

The Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace circle has been dancing monthly for more than 45 years! For the past three decades, we have been dancing on the first Saturday night of every month (we take summers off to focus on our annual retreat and camp). Currently, we rotate between the Foundation of Light on East Hill (even-numbered months) and the First Unitarian Society in downtown Ithaca (odd-numbered months). Please see the 2025 schedule below.
Please join us!
First Saturday night of the month:
Live music and walking meditation @ 7:15pm
Dances begin @ 7:30pm
Foundation of Light (391 Turkey Hill Road, Ithaca NY 14850)
January 4
March 1
May 3
September 6
November 1
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (306 N. Aurora St, Ithaca NY 14850)
February 1
April 5
October 4
December 6
For more info:
Call/Text Diane at 607-351-3000 or
Email Rukmini at ithacadancesofuniversalpeace@gmail.com
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