• Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace

    We sing, dance and pray together for peace within ourselves and the world.

  • Registration is Open!

    33rd annual Ithaca Dance Gathering

    Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

    Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center

    Our theme this year is Uniting in Gratitude!

    Join us for four days and three nights of community and connection.

    Dances of Universal Peace, workshops, outdoor exploration, swimming & more!

    REGISTER HERE

    Registration includes nine delicious meals with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

    Accommodations include campsites, rustic cabins, lodge dorms, triple-occupancy motel-style rooms.

    Prices range from $220-$420 all inclusive (meals & lodging).

    Register early to ensure your desired lodging option.

    Dance leaders & musicians: please register early to

    assist with pre-event planning of DUP sessions.

  • 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

    Photo: Masha

    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 and the First Unitarian Society in downtown Ithaca. Please see the 2026 schedule below.

    Please join us!

    First Saturday Ithaca DUP Circles in 2026:

    Live music and walking meditation @ 7:15pm

    Dances begin @ 7:30pm

    Please Note Locations:

    Foundation Of Light (391 Turkey Hill Road, Ithaca NY 14850)

    Or

    First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (306 N. Aurora St, Ithaca NY 14850)

    January 3rd - Foundation Of Light

    February 7th - Foundation Of Light **

    March 7th - Foundation Of Light

    April 4th - First Unitarian Society of Ithaca

    May 2nd - Foundation Of Light

    NO DANCES June, July, August

    September 5 - Foundation Of Light

    October 3 - First Unitarian Society of Ithaca

    November 7 - Foundation Of Light

    December 5 - First Unitarian Society of Ithaca

    ** Please note that the first three months of 2026, Dances will be held at the Foundation of Light.

    For more info:

    Call/Text Diane at 607-351-3000 or

    Email Rukmini at ithacadancesofuniversalpeace@gmail.com

  • Connect With Us

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    Dances of Universal Peace International

    DUP International

    Dances of Universal Peace North Americsa

    DUP North America

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