Earthdance 2008 Initiative: HONORING THE EARTH with the GLOBAL MA

[Ahau]

From Left to Right:
Angela Snow,

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama,

Chris Deckker

Earthdance was conceived in 1996 by artist/musician Chris Deckker, as a vision to unite the whole world through the universal platform of dance and music. Earthdance has now become the largest global synchronized dance event in the world.

What began in 1997, with 22 cities in 18 countries has now occurred in over 360 locations with over 300 locations in 60 countries participating in 2007 alone! Rising out of the global electronic music scene, Earthdance has now grown to include a diverse cross-section of musical genres including world music, jazz, conscious hip-hop, folk and reggae.

Earthdance has shown how the potent combination of music, dance and technology can be harnessed for positive and humanitarian aims. For one night all around the globe, people join together to dance as one global community, united with a common vision for peace and humanitarian aims.

Every year, Earthdance continues to grow in volume and scope. This year we are gearing up to include as many people on the planet as possible through a number of new initiatives and by making the Prayer for Peace track available to everyone.



Earthdance 2008 Initiative:
HONORING THE EARTH
with the
GLOBAL MA




The highlight of the Earthdance event is a simultaneous link up, when every event across the world plays the Prayer for Peace.

Morning in the Australian rainforest, midnight in London, and sunrise over the Himalayas, the Prayer for Peace is a profound and powerful moment that unifies our intentions for World peace and healing.




The Mission

Our mission is to promote peace by joining participants worldwide in a synchronized PRAYER FOR PEACE and to support humanitarian causes through the global language of music and dance.

The Goal

Our goal is to inspire participation from promoters, clubs, artists, musicians and peace-lovers worldwide to dedicate one day to support humanitarian efforts and help unite people from all nations in a day of peaceful celebration and harmony. This year we are expanding the circle to include anyone interested in world peace, even if you can't make it to an official event.

The Objective

Our objective is to create as many Earthdance events around the world as possible. From public stadium concerts to private living room gatherings, there are no conditions on how big or small an event has to be. The spirit of Earthdance is participation on whatever level possible.

In the spirit of "Think Global, Act Local," each local promoter must donate at least 50% of their profits to a local charity related to one of the following categories:

* The Welfare of Children & Urban Youth
* Indigenous Peoples
* International Relief and Development;
* Environmental Sustainability & Protection
* Organizations that help Promote Peace



"We are one global family
All colors, All races
One world united.
We dance for peace and the healing of our planet Earth
Peace for all nations.
Peace for our communities.
And peace within ourselves.
As we join all dance floors across the world,
let us connect heart to heart.
Through our diversity we recognize Unity.
Through our compassion we recognize Peace.
Our love is the power to transform our world
Let us send it out
NOW..."


WHAT IT MEANS TO ME …
I see everyday the pain an untamed ego bring.
The hurt …and even destruction.
The desire for control eradicates the means to peace.
We all know peace begins within ourselves.
It’s the lotus flower of our heart – Pink and green.
We all know too the power of the mind.
The strength of intent.
So when the two combine synchronistically
with the intent of Peace
and thousands of people illuminate the world,
with dance, music, love and harmony,
I feel the Earth shift!
And that’s what Earthdance means to me!

-Diana K.,
Earthdance Promoter, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA

http://www.earthdance.org/