Planetary Dance

A whole community, participatory ritual

Saturday, June 20

Theme: Make Peace with the Planet
Sunrise Ceremony: Top of Mt. Tamalpais
Dance: 11am, Santos Meadows, Muir Woods.
For more information PlanetaryDance@gmail.com

Make Peace with the Planet THE 29TH ANNUAL PLANETARY DANCE

The Planetary Dance is an annual all-day ritual of healing and renewal of community joined by people on six continents. It gives people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to join together in a beautiful setting to "dance for a purpose" just as dancers in traditional cultures have danced for a bountiful harvest, a successful hunt, or a happy marriage. This year the theme for Planetary Dance is "Make Peace with the Planet," Al Gore's call to address the issue of climate protection.

At the heart of the Planetary Dance, the Earth Run, is a simple circle dance that everyone can do. The Planetary Dance offers people an opportunity to dance, sing, and renew their commitment to act in response to the climate crisis.

Anna Halprin, the creator of Planetary Dance, will lead the dance with guest artists Billy Cauley, Jahan Khalighi, Kush, James Nixon, Jason Serinus, Fred Jackson and the Marin City Wind Changers.

Planetary Dance Schedule – Saturday, June 20, 2009
Preparation: Ceremonies and Prayers for early risers 6:00am
Join a prayer ceremony on the peak of Mt Tamalpais.
Arrive by 5:45 am, park at the last parking lot at the peak. It takes 45 minutes to get to this lot from the Stinson Beach exit off Highway 101. A walk to the peak takes another 15 minutes.

Have $5 for the parking fee and a flashlight.

MAIN EVENT: The Planetary Dance
11:00am Everybody meets at Santos Meadow for offerings of stories, poetry, songs and for introduction to the Earth Run, which follows.

The Earth Run is a dance of prayer and dedication.

Closure: Celebration Party After the dance we feast, relax, share and play, (food generously provided by Cafe de la Paz).

Directions to Santos Meadow: Take Stinson Beach exit off Highway 101. Follow the signs to Highway 1 Turn left at Tam Junction and follow Highway 1 north towards Muir and Stinson Beaches. Turn right (off Highway 1) onto Muir Woods Road just north of the Pelican Inn. Santos Meadow is approximately 1/2 mile.

Look for the colorful flags on your left. Park where directed. Please carpool.

Participation: A $10 to $25 donation is requested to help cover costs. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. People of all ages and abilities are welcome.

The event will take place, rain or shine.

Please wear all black or white.

Layered clothing is advised. For more information email planetarydance@gmail.com

Sponsors: www.cafedelapaz.net, www.tamalpa.org, www.earthalive.com

 



Billy Cauley: Counselor, professional musician and educator, 38 years experience on stage, recording, radio and video. He has devoted his life to exploring rhythm and applies the healing potential of sound worldwide. Performs with dance visionary/healer Anna Halprin. Has performed with Pharaoh Sanders, Al Jarreau, Scott Cossu, Judy Mowat, Ellis Marsalis and many, many others. He has studied with many master drummers and spiritual masters around the world. Educated at Cleveland State, Oberlin Conservatory, Harvard University, Naropa Institute and Tamalpa Institute. He is successfully leading groups in the U.S.A. and Europe for schools, the public and private corporate sector.  His incorporation of an array of artistic tools into a fulfilled experience is educational, emotionally and spiritually rewarding.

Billy Cauley a pioneer with artistic vision …
innovator in the world drumming movement.

Profound musical and rhythmic experiences in early childhood brought moving realizations of the power of sound and vibration. At a young age he was exposed to monumental artists of vision and scope, artists who later set the bar for the formation of jazz, rock and roll and pop music.
His innate knowledge of the forceful effects of generating spontaneous improvisational music and psychology lead him to the formation of drumming groups with the intention of change. It was far more than just delighting in the chance to make music with like hearted and like-minded individuals; it was an opportunity to explore the intuitive psychophysical connection of music.

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Life Art Skills …for Change and Assimilation

Billy’s approach is dynamic, powerful and liberating. He creates a setting and a safe container for the individual to do the work that is necessary to liberate themselves from their dilemmas, misconceptions and pain.

In a recent interview, Billy had this to say:
“I work only with individuals who are ready and willing to make radical changes in their lives and to stop working with old patterns and reactionary issues that keep arising causing their own pain and difficulties. This self-commitment is the key to change. We have the strength, what is lacking is the unique desire and inner impulse to make a difference.

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Rhythm and Autistic Children

Rhythm is particularly useful with autistic children owing in part to the nonverbal, non-threatening nature of the medium. Multi-rhythmic music activities are designed to support the objectives of the child as observed by the therapist or as indicated by a parent, teacher or other professional. A music therapist might observe, for instance, the child's need to socially interact with others. Rhythmical games might be used to promote hand/eye coordination. Eye contact might be encouraged to stimulate direct engagement. Specific rhythms may be used contingently for a wide variety of cooperative social behaviors.

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Drums For Peace

Here on this web site you can find information about our ritual drumming workshops led by Billy Cauley. Billy is a professional musician and educator with 30 years experience on stage, recording, radio and video. He has played with many renown jazz musicians and studied with many master drummers. Educated at Cleveland State, Oberlin Conservatory, Harvard University, Naropa Institute and Tamalpa Institute.

Billy is successfully leading groups and workshops in the U.S.A. and Europe for adults, children and for private businesses. Presently working with dance visionary Anna Halprin. He brings a unique spirit to this work with an Ethiopian, Native American and Madagascarn ancestry. He has devoted his life to exploring how healing, transformative and fun it is to play with rhythm.

Billy uses drums from Twice Percussion

"I play Twice Percussion drums because of the depth and range of tonal quality. I have played many drums from many countries around the world. I find that the drums made by the craftmen at Twice Percussion to be of the finest quality. Their drums are made with the true knowlege of the power of the drum".
Billy Cauley

Billy suggests you visit these web sites as well. These are other projects/places where you can find Billy displaying his artistic talents.

Anna Halprin -- www.annahalprin.org

Tamalpa Institute -- www.tamalpa.org

Pacific Playback Theatre -- www.pacificplayback.com

Suggested Self Help Web sites:
 
Self-Realization Fellowship  www.selfrealizationfellowship.org
 
Ammachi  www.ammachi.org
 
Odiyan  www.odiyan.org
 
Spirit Rock Meditation Center  www.spiritrock.org
 
Gangaji  Foundation www.gangaji.org
 
Thich Nhat Hanh  www.plumvillage.org
 
Mt. Madonna Center www.mountmadonna.org
 
Wat Kow Tham International Meditation Center  www.watkowtahm.org
 
Esalen Institute  www.esalen.org

World Peace Emerging www.worldpeaceemerging.com



Expand your skills and develop your ability to play in a drum circle group and as a solo player. Bring your open hearts and spirits to share in our combined prayers of peace, harmony and love perpetuated by Ritual Drumming.


For Info Call:
415-464-0624

E-Mail: bcauleyjr@aol.com

Switzerland:
Tel. 41-1-461-9168
Email address: 
tolotto@mails.ch



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