Rainbow
Dream
Dance
The Lodge of the MorningStar
Temple
21st July – 28th July
2012,
Usk, Wales, United
Kingdom
Zuvuya – Year of the 22
Dance Information Pack
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CONTENTS
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The Rainbow Dream Dance 2
Dance Chief, Arwyn
DreamWalker
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Dance Prayers for the Year of
the Twenty Two
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Llancayo Fort
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Welcome to the Dance
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Children at the Dance
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Ceremonial Roles
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The Design / Form of the Dance
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The Discipline of the Dance 12
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The Preparation
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Work clothing + Equipment
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Teams, Dance Clothes, Magical
Items
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Medicine Gifts
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Holy Smoke
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Fasting
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Medical Conditions
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Prayer Rosettes
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Visitors
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Contact Telephone Numbers 22
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Directions
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Makers + Suppliers
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Checklist
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Site Boundaries
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Please take time to read this document as
each year some information changes and
detail is again fine tuned reflecting the
dreaming.
Thus shall ye think of all this fleeting world;
A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream,
A flash of lightning in a summer cloud,
A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream.
The Buddha
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The Rainbow Dream
Dance
The Rainbow Dream Dance is a three-day
ceremony of healing, transformation and
vision quest born from the sacred teachings
of the people of Turtle Island. It is the
culmination of the ceremonial work led each
year by Dance Chief Arwyn DreamWalker,
in the light of the Morningstar Temple and
the Wheel of Excalibur.
We each come to the Rainbow Dream Dance
to stand at the centre of the hourglass of
who we are. Drawing together and weaving
the threads of all we have gathered from
this and past years, and intending forward
our dreams. We come in celebration,
honouring all who stand with us, our circles of
allies and teachers. We dance within our
own self responsibility, acknowledging all
that needs to be done so that we may walk
in service for Grandmother and Her Worlds.
It is a celebration of the Sacred Hoop of life,
of standing in circle with the community of
people around the world who seek to walk in
Beauty with Grandmother Earth and her
Worlds. The Rainbow Dream Dance is a
ceremony of much discipline and joy offering
an activation and celebration of each
dancer’s gifts and lineages. The alchemy of
the dance sings with the Rainbow Bridge of
the sacred teachings of Turtle Island and
Celtia, reaching to all lineages around the
world who honour the Children’s Fire and
who love the Earth.
This will be the 22nd Rainbow Dream Dance
to be held on these Blessed Isles, the next
step outside the cycle of 20 Dances. It is a
time of celebration as we honour the
memories of all previous Dances on the
Blessed Isles, treasuring each one for its gifts,
its quests, its challenges. We dream and
Dance this year, honouring the journey into
the inspiration of the stars, the unfolding of
the Cosmos, the meeting of the Galactic
Center of ourselves and the Universe, helping
the Grandmother to birth the next step, and
with the possibility of being more than we
thought ourselves to be. Calling upon our
dharma we dance with our allies and
Ancestors in celebration of our Buddha
natures. We relinquish our expectations as
we Dance and call to all the Powers of
Creation to help us connect with our soul’s
dream.
We dance in celebration and honouring of
all the worlds of Grandmother and
Grandfather, of the Earth-Sky Alliance. As
we travel in the Age of Flowers may we
come to enlighten our path from within so
that we may step fully into the energy
dancer, that we may know right action and
right alignment. We dance this year with the
reminder that we are all Children of Noble
Birth, of Star and Earth and that now is the
time to claim the Sacred Sovereignty of the
Self and Soul, extending this to the Land
itself. It is a time to be within one’s nobility
outside of ego and in Sacred Service. We
dance to be within this Presence within our
community, thereby bringing the Blessings
needed to all, and holding the web steady
each for our own community.
Within the centre of the Rainbow Dream
Dance stands the Sacred Tree, the
Flowering Tree, the Tree of Life, the Axis
Mundi.
We come as Children of the Earth to honour
the giftings of this ancient being, this living
Tree and to connect our hearts to her Heart.
She is the centre pole of the Dance Lodge,
Great Spirit at the centre of the Universe,
touching each of us with rays of light.
The Prayers for the Rainbow Dream Dance
hold the intent for this year's ceremony. In
preparation for the Dance, we dream with
these Prayers to bring ourselves into the
energy of the Dance, adding our own
prayers to deepen and focus the healing
and dreaming that are needed within our
communities and as a collective.
Whether we come as Dancer, Drummer,
Chanter, as Dance Guardian or Fire
Guardian, we are here to honour all that is
Sacred in ourselves, to celebrate our lives by
gathering, remembering and renewing
ourselves, restoring ourselves to Beauty. We
come to declare our fullest humanity to
Great Spirit, to offer ourselves as a strand
of SpiderWoman's Web, so that we may
truly take our place within the Sacred Hoop.
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Dance Chief
Arwyn Dreamwalker
Arwyn DreamWalker is a teacher, healer,
dreamer and seer who brings the teachings
and wisdom of the Medicine People of
Native America, and weaves them with the
sacred ways of other lands. Of Irish and
Native American lineage, DreamWalker has
worked with Elders of many traditions and is
a lineage carrier of Grandfather Tom
Wilson’s vision of the Beauty Way.
Grandfather was a Dineh (Navajo) Elder
and Holy Man. His vision was to welcome to
the Hogan all peoples, regardless of race,
tribe, nation or religion.
Grandfather’s
dream was of people coming together, of
restoring Grandmother Earth and all upon
her to beauty, upholding the Children’s Fire
as sanctuary for the children and preserving
a spiritual legacy for the next seven
generations.
After gaining a doctorate in psychology and
training in Jungian and Western traditions,
Arwyn worked for 30 years as a therapist
and teacher. With extensive training in the
indigenous traditions of America and the Old
Celtic ways, she has travelled from her home
in Arizona for the past 23 years to bring
these teachings to Europe, Ireland and
Britain.
DreamWalker is guardian of the crystal skull
Excalibur and her gift in this time is in
helping people to awaken the gifts of their
own lineages, bringing these in service of
Grandmother Earth and the people. She
teaches a way of prayer, of Heart, of love
and honouring of the Earth and her
treasures.
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3 Dance Prayers
Sacred Ones, Holy Ones, we call to
you.
The Event Horizon calls as the wheel
turns dancing to the center, the
ancient home of galactic alignment.
Resonating our Hearts with the
Galactic Heart, in this time of
manifestation standing as the living
embodiment of the Beauty Way,
carrying within us the truth of
wholeness and the unity of all.
Hearing the call of the Grandmother
and Grandfather and Their Worlds;
hearing the call of the ancestors,
hearing the call of the children, of all
the worlds, and listening in the deep
stillness of the Center. Listening to the
Sing of this time, knowing our place,
and offering our give-away as a
walking embodiment upon the
Grandmother.
We dance the dream of Grandmother
Earth and Grandfather, fully present,
with grace-filled minds and align our
intent with that of the Mayan Elders as
the ancient legacy unfolds. We are
here, at this time, at the nexus point,
this quantum leap of transformation.
We dance in celebration of the flux as
bubbles of creation seek a new matrix.
Dancing with the Sisterhood of
Planets, setting the pathways for the
Children of the Sleeping Phoenix.
Our Dance is an arrow of intent for the
birth of a new Dawn, a world that
honors the Children’s Fire, and the
deep Wisdom and Beauty of The
Grandmother. Our Dawn is a world
that honors the purity of the Elements
and the restoration of their Sacred
Essences: the sparkling dance of the
Fires that bring seeds of creation; the
rich fertility of the Earth that nourishes
those seeds; the fresh sing of the
Waters that births Beauty upon the
Land; the wildness of Winds that
brings the Breath of Life for all the
Earth’s Children; and the mystery of
the Ethers, source of all, and to which
all will return. To the alchemy of the
Philosopher’s Stone, the consciousness
of the Teacher Plants, the Gateway of
the Mythological Animals and the
RainbowDance of the Metis, the
Rainbow Peoples.
Dancing of returning and
remembrance, honoring the Sacred
Minerals as they hold the foundation
for the dream; honoring the Sacred
Plants and their teaching of the giveaway; honoring the Sacred Animals
and the pure receptivity and
compassion that they teach, honoring
the Sacred Humans with responsibility
of determination.
As spiritual warriors, we stand in the
still point, one-hearted, the virtues
dancing in our Hearts, feet resting
gently upon the robe of the
Grandmother. Dancing with soft firm
steps, bringing a dream of restoration
and balance which we give-away to
the Land and to the Worlds. Embracing
the offerings of the Universe here and
now, offering ourselves to the Earth
Sky Alliance. In union with the
Grandmother, Her Worlds and the
Elements, sharing the vision of the
New Dawn. And as we dance, may this
dream ripple out, in waves, weaving
with all things, all beings, all worlds,
without limit.
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2005 - 2010 EarthGuardian
4 Llancayo Fort
Text by GrailHeart
The dance is held upon a wooded hilltop within the grounds of Usk Castle Farm. The farm is
currently held in guardianship by Henry and Rosie Humphries, who, in addition to cattle farming,
also raise trees throughout extensive woodland reserves. The association of the farm with tree
cultivation and preservation dates back to the time of Henry’s father, who was a close friend of
Richard St.Barbe Baker OBE. Baker founded “The Men of Trees” in England in the 1920s and
throughout his life, until his death in 1982, lived for extended periods across the world,
campaigning for the preservation of natural forests and the restoration of forests that had been
razed as a result of human agriculture and expansion. Of note, he was instrumental in saving the
Californian redwoods, and sowing the seeds of natural forestry in Australia, Lebanon, Nigeria,
New Zealand and India. He was a passionate pacifist and campaigned in Jerusalem with heads of
Catholic, Hebrew and Arab communities for an inter-faith tree-planting program, so inspired he
was with the grand cedars there. Link: www.menofthetrees.com.
Richard St Barbe Baker planted a grove of redwoods at the heart of Usk Castle Farm, where he
was a frequent visitor. Ancient oaks and beeches intersperse the whole landscape of hills and
fields, allowing a preservation not only of a human dream but also the sheer sacred presence of
the trees themselves. Henry Humphries continues the stewardship of the trees within this sacred
landscape.
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Welcome to the Dance
When you arrive:
 Make your introductions to the Land and the Guardians
 Be aware the first gateway holds the first/last step of Ceremony
 Hold integrity whilst settling into tent city
 Support others
 Ensure any tonal matters are quickly settled
 Visit the Admin tent for queries, links to sponsors
We expect most of you to arrive during the afternoon of Friday 20th July.
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Please move vehicles to the designated area as soon as possible.
(There is no parking allowed on the grass verge – by request of Henry.)
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Your Contract
By committing to the Rainbow Dream Dance you are committing to:
 Being ready for work by 10am on Saturday, 21st July
 Working as needed to ensure the arbour is built in beauty
 Working to restore the land to beauty after the Dance
 Holding your intent and mindfulness throughout
 Not distracting from the ceremony with mobile phones, late night sound etc
 Staying until 6pm on Saturday, 28th July as part of the collective ensuring all is cleared,
cleaned and packed away. This enables all of us to complete in beauty. Leaving your space
impeccably.
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Sponsoring New Dancers & Dance Guardians
Members of the Lodge of the MorningStar Temple may sponsor one person they know who
wishes to be a Dancer or Dance Guardian. If you are thinking of sponsoring someone, remember
that the energy of the Dance depends on all those taking part being fully committed to the intent
of the Dance. Sponsoring means that you take responsibility for the person, for explaining the
ceremony protocol, for helping them with any preparation ceremonies, for introducing them to
other people, for their discipline during the preparation time and during the Dance, and for
keeping an eye on their needs, both tonal and nagual, during the Dance. This is a ceremony of
great beauty and discipline. New dancers may need help and guidance on many aspects of
being in the Dance, and we should be prepared to help them with this.
Notes for personal sponsors are available on the Lodge website.
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New Dancers & Dance Guardians
We give our full commitment to the intent of the Dance, from the time we decide to participate all
the way through to completion. It is your responsibility to go to your sponsor for teachings, help
and support, especially about practical requirements and Dance protocol, ensuring that you are
prepared tonally and nagually. It is traditional to give a medicine gift to your personal sponsor in
recognition of their guidance.
To be a Dance Guardian, it is preferable to be sponsored by someone who knows from their own
experience what this involves. The Dance guardian teams are generally planned in advance.
If you have any difficulties in finding a personal sponsor, please contact Blue Star Eagle, Earth
Guardian, or Dolphin Star, sponsors for this year.
For your information at the end of this pack is a table listing all the supplies and
equipment that a Dancer should bring.
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Children at the Dance
Junior Dancers
It has been a privilege to have children dancing these past few years and once again we
welcome them to the 2012 Rainbow Dream Dance. This section will answer any questions you
may have regarding your own child or children.
Any child over the age of 11 can Dance in the lane next to their parent/guardian, with the
permission of the Dance Chief. This needs to be discussed in advance of July – and ideally by
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the booking deadline. Dancing requires a level of maturity and parents need to be clear with the
Dance Chief about their child’s specific capabilities.
Junior Dancers need to follow the guidelines set out in the dance manual for all dancers but
please note that specifically this means:
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Although Junior Dancers will not fast, they need to cut out sugar from their diets
several weeks before the dance.
They will sleep in the arbour.
They will wear full, ceremonial clothing.
It is important that parents and guardians understand that once the ceremony has
started, all Dancers, including the young ones, are expected to complete the
ceremony.
Junior Dancers are expected to give the Dance Chief a Medicine Gift for the
ceremony.
It is fine for Junior Dancers to bring books and drawing materials into the arbour (but
no electronic devices are allowed).
As with all dancers, Junior Dancers are expected to dance to the tree at least once
per session.
Junior Dancers will be charged 50% of the dance fee.
Junior Dancers will need to have substantial, high protein snacks in the whale bender. It is
important that their food is high quality and free from junk.
The Dance Guardians will provide one hot meal per day during the Ceremony but the time for this
will have to be flexible. Parents and guardians are expected to contribute £6 per child to the
Dance Guardians to cover these food costs.
When the meal is ready, one of the Fire Team will come and collect the children and return them
after they have eaten. Please give a small medicine gift to the team for this giveaway.
Non Dancing Children
The Children’s Tent will be available throughout the week of the Dance – with activities on nonCeremony days as in previous years.
Any child who will be on site during the Ceremony and who is not dancing needs to have a
dedicated parent/guardian who is also not dancing. That person will be fully responsible for all
meals and needs of their child. Guardians will be charged at £10 per night.
If you have any questions about what it is like having your child as a dancer, please feel free to
email StarMistDreamer on riferrier@waitrose.com
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you join the dance…?
Alice in Wonderland
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Ceremonial Roles
Dance Chief
Arwyn DreamWalker leads the ceremony. She has set the intent and Prayers for the Dance, and
has been gathering and building the energy since the completion of last year's Dance. She holds
ultimate authority and responsibility for all tonal and nagual aspects of the Dance.
Assistant Dance Chiefs
GrailHeart (Paul Hougham) WarrioroftheRoseHeart (David Clyant) and Dream Warrior (Lachlan
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Frew) are Assistant Dance Chiefs. They assist the Dance Chief in holding the tonal and nagual
aspects of the Dance.
Drum Chief
GrailHeart (Paul Hougham) is the Drum Chief, with Twilight Rainbow Walker (Michael Bonser) as
Assistant Drum Chief. The Drum is the heartbeat of the Grandmother, the deep peace of the Tree
of Life to which the dancers dance and the chanters chant. He is responsible for the drumming
and chanting during the Dance and leads the Drum team; it is an international team in its focus
and composition and has worked throughout the year to develop a strong web of song and
rhythm in honouring the web of the Dance itself. Together they monitor what is needed
energetically and respond to those needs through the weaving of the native chants with those
from Keltia and other sacred traditions. The Drum Team has visiting chanters as well as those
who participate fully for the 7 days of the dance.
Fire Guardians
FlamingStaroftheDragonsEye (Gig Binder) is the Fire Chief and he and the Fire Assistants are
the Guardians of the Children's Fire. They are responsible for building the Fire, maintaining it
throughout the Dance, monitoring its energy and maintaining safety around the fire-pit area.
Each Sweat ceremony will also have a Fire Chief and Fire Guardians.
Power-Holders
The Power-Holders are the fourteen people weaving the web of the Celtic and Native American
Powers of the eight directions and the centre of the Medicine Wheel. They have been gathering
and holding the nagual energies for the Dance throughout the year, and will formally call in, hold,
and release the Powers during the ceremony. Each is responsible for maintaining the energy and
discipline of the Dance in her/his direction.
Sweat-Lodge Chief
The Chief of each Sweat leads the prayers, designs the alchemy of the energies during the
Sweat ceremony and maintains discipline.
Dance Sponsors
The Dance Sponsors are responsible for the practical, organisational aspects of the Dance
throughout the year beforehand, and oversee the preparation and dismantling time before and
after the Dance. They also act as a pillar or foundation stone for the Dance Chief and for the
Circle of Power-Holders. They have helped to hold the threads of the Dance since the last
Dance, and will pass them on to next year's Sponsors.
Dance Thread Holders
The Dance Thread Holders are responsible for various aspects of building the Temple, and
holding in Sacred Trust the teachings of the Dance. They co-ordinate specific tasks that
contribute to the fulfillment of the Dance itself and represent each of the Lodges of the
MorningStar Temple, in Britain, Germany, Ireland, the US, and Switzerland.
Dance Guardians
Heart of the Moon Tree (Jean White) is Head Dance Guardian, and leads a team who are
responsible for the tonal needs of the Dance and to be at the service of the Dance Chief during
the Dance. They are also responsible for discipline outside the Arbour, and all areas of the site,
and the tonal safety of the land. They also greet and liase with Visitors. Guardians’ requests are
made for our safety and the safety of the Dance, so need to be be respected.
Please read Heart of the Moon Tree’s invitation:
“As the Dance information pack and the booking form for the Rainbow Dream Dance 2012 is sent
out by the Sponsors as a call to you to come to the Blessed Isles in July, to Dance with and for
the Land and the Peoples, so too I send out a call for 4 to come forward to join me to create a
circle of 7, i.e.5 Dance Guardians and 2 assistant Dance Guardians. Two have already stepped
forward. Therefore I am calling for 2 more people who can commit to arriving early and being
present for the whole of the preparation and Dancetime, who are prepared to be available
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through the night on at least 1 occasion, plus 2 other people who can commit to being available
during the preparation and Dancetime during the day as assistant DGs
We too will be part of the Ceremony and part of the Dreaming. We will not fast or wear dance
robes ( except perhaps briefly as the Dance ends) ,we will hold the tonal threads of the site, of the
Arbour and of the needs of the Dance Chief and of Dancers , Drummers and Chanters during
the central 4 days of the Ceremony ( midday Tuesday to midday Friday). We will be the feet on
the ground of the Grandmother as the songs, dance and the music flies to spirit.
Our offering will be to provide practical support for the Dance Chief and Drum and Fire Chiefs,
any Dancers with health needs, supporting the ceremonial work, maintaining the health and
safety and facilities of the site and arbour, access to first aid, supporting the fire guardians, the
children and any visitors .
We will also support the preparation work for the building of the arbour and sweat lodges, in
particular, and we will support those who are setting up the site – essential services such as
water, toilets, boilers for hot water, fire and Health and Safety.
I am calling for you who love to work with your hands, who love finding a way to make things
work, who love to cook, to mend, to organise and to hold a physical space of beauty for others
as they co create a Dream Dance for all of us.
Please book at the moment when you decide to come and as early as possible indicating on the
booking form that you would be interested in coming as a DG. I will then contact you to talk over
in more depth what is involved.
Many blessings
Heart of the Moon Tree – Head Dance Guardian”
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The Design of the Dance Site
 12 poles are connected with ribbon to the centre Tree.
 The Arbour is built from benders, covered with tarps, in a circle about 65 feet from the
Tree (the distance we dance to and from the Tree). Within the Arbour, each Dancer has
a personal space for sleeping and dreaming, about 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 7 feet
deep.
 The drumming and chanting area is in the west of the Arbour.
 The Children's Fire is in the east of the Arbour, with the main altar. Beyond the
Children's Fire is a 13th pole which is a living tree.
 Two Sweat Lodges are built outside the Arbour, one to hold 50 people, and one for 30
people.
 A children’s tent will be provided.
 The gifting ceremony takes place during the Dance in the Arbour.
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The Form of the Dance
The Sweat-Lodge Ceremonies
This is a ceremony of purification, cleansing and renewal. All participate in three sweat
ceremonies before the Dance, held during the preparation time and a fourth sweat after the
Dance. This year the three sweat ceremonies (in the order South, North, West) before the dance
will be held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The final East Sweat takes place on Friday at the
end of the Dance, after the Arbour has been taken down.
Everyone participates in some way in the sweats. You may choose to enter the Sweat Lodge, or
to add your prayers from outside by running rocks, being a Water Carrier, Door Guardian or Fire
Guardian, or by praying on the outside of the Lodge. (There is no nudity outside the SweatLodges: large towels, sarongs or clothing are worn when entering and leaving. This is to respect
any Elders who may be present, and to avoid unwelcome attention.)
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The formal protocol of the Sweat-Lodge is always observed once the Lodges have been blessed
and awakened. If you are new to the Sweat ceremony, check with your sponsor regarding
protocol.
The Dance
The Dance itself will start on Tuesday or such a time as the Dance Chief decides the energy is
ready. The Dancers gather outside the Arbour in ceremonial clothes. They then circle the Arbour
with their Shields, twice outside and then twice inside, as they present themselves to Spirit, or as
organised by the Dance Chief. On the third circle, inside the Arbour, each Dancer stops in their
place. The Circle of Power-Holders call in the Celtic and Native American Powers, and a Pipe
ceremony is held.
The Dance starts with Native American chants and continues until the Dance Chief instructs the
dancers to go into the Dream. We begin to dance again at sunrise the next morning. As the
energy of the Dance grows, the drum teams will weave in Celtic chants and chants from other
paths and lands to honour the Rainbow Dream.
There will be a time during each day when there will be no dancing, when everyone will rest and
go into the Dream. A traditional Water Ceremony is held during each day.
On Friday afternoon the Dance is closed by the Powers being released. The Dancers then leave
with their Shields, circling the Arbour as before. Before the final sweat everyone takes down the
Arbour. We then prepare for the East Sweat.
When the Dance is completed, it is important we maintain silence about the ceremony for seven
days to help to anchor the journey. This means holding the teachings of the ceremony in Beauty
and Sacredness, and building our cache of qi for the year ahead.
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The Discipline of the Dance
Throughout our time together we are in ceremony. We are at the Dance to dream, to go as deep
as possible and to be present for ourselves and others. At times, this can be difficult as personall
needs surface, but the rewards far out-weigh the effort of the discipline required. As a
consequence, all requests made by the Dance Chief are to be honoured.
Once the Dance commences, all are committed to staying until after the last Sweat. No one may
leave the Dance during this time. Once the Children's Fire has been lit, it is constantly tended
until the Dance is completed. It is the responsibility of the Fire Chief and the Fire Assistants, the
Guardians of the Children's Fire, to keep the Fire alight. We remind participants that no-one
walks between the main altar and the Children's Fire, or turns their back on the Tree, except
when going into the Dream, when everyone in the Arbour sleeps with their head to the Tree.
All Dancers stay in their own lanes while dancing, and dance at least once in the morning and
once in the evening. At all times a minimum number of people are required to dance to maintain
the energy. Dancers wishing to leave the Arbour need to consult those holding the Powers in
their direction, to ensure that enough people are dancing at any given time. Leaving the Arbour,
and discipline outside the Arbour, is regulated by the Dance Guardians.
Dancers who wish to and who can hold the space (which will be determined by the Drum Chief)
may alternate dancing with drumming and chanting, as long as the direction that they are dancing
in can maintain its rhythm (please check with the Power-Holder of your direction).
It is traditional to fast from when the Dance begins until after the final Sweat (Friday), which
concludes the Dance. Traditionally, fasting (see “Fasting” below) means no food at all, no water
except during the Water Ceremony each day and no smoking of cigarettes. Those chanting may
have water and other permitted drinks to soothe their throats. However, we recognise that our
western bodies are not always capable of this discipline, and some dancers may wish to partake
of food and drink of simplicity in order to maintain their nagual and tonal energies.
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Some aches and pains may occur during the Dance as a result of using muscles differently. This
is normal, and often can be danced through (also see 'First Aid and Homeopathic Remedies').
Anyone requiring more urgent attention must stay in the Arbour and inform the Power-Holder in
the direction they are dancing. First aid, medical assistance or healing will be given by the
designated team, in the Arbour or in an appointed place.
No non-prescription drugs or alcohol are permitted on the Dance site, inside or outside the Arbour
and Dancers are responsible for ensuring that their visitors also observe this rule. If you are
unsure about the health implications of taking part in the Dance, please consult with your usual
practitioner before booking. Dancers may take any medication they need. (Please note any
health problems or medication on the booking form.)
The intent of the Dance is to stay in ceremonial space at all times, adding our energy to the
collective energy of the Dance; as a consequence socialising either inside or outside the arbour is
inappropriate once the dance has commenced. This includes during any necessary absences
from the Arbour (eg hygiene reasons). No sexual contact is allowed inside or outside the Arbour.
No nudity or topless dancing is allowed. No make up or cosmetics are to be worn.
Dogs are not permitted anywhere on site unless prior permission is given (for special
circumstances). If permission is given, dogs must be on a lead at all times including preparation
and clearing-up.
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The Preparation
PERSONAL COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
From the moment that we commit to the Dance we are a part of the weaving of the Web, each of
us holds a strand which links our lands and peoples to each other, and to those with whom we
dream. The way in which we prepare for the Dance affects us all collectively: how we hold our
intent, how we dance the Prayers, how we build the Arbour and how we make newcomers, Elders
and visitors, welcome. Each one of us has this responsibility.
As part of this weaving together, we all commit to the building of the Arbour before the Dance,
and to taking down the Arbour and clearing and restoring the land after the Dance. It is vital that
this thread is held throughout by each of us.
Once the Dance is complete, all are expected back to dismantle the Arbour when the Tibetan
horn is blown by Twilight, who has agreed this again for 2012, following the return of all personal
items from the Arbour and Whalebender. Please respond to this call promptly, and return to your
teams as directed, to honour the completion of the Dance in fair exchange with each other.
PREPARATION FOR FASTING
Run-up time
It is necessary to modify your diet as part of your preparation for this major ceremony. You will
then be in better physical and energetic shape to take part in the ceremony in beauty. Begin a
month before the Dance, loosening any addictions you may have. These include caffeine,
nicotine, chocolate, sugar and alcohol. Keep well hydrated, with good minerals and vitamins from
your food or supplements. You may also want to consider cutting out/down on dairy foods, foods
containing preservatives and additives, and junk foods. By doing this in advance, you will be less
concerned with your withdrawal symptoms, and will be able to focus more on the intent of the
Dance.
Stop drinking caffeine in good time (at least a week or two beforehand) so that you do not have
withdrawal headaches during the Dance. Caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee, cola) are not drunk
during the Dance. Cutting out caffeine will assist with the body’s hydration levels.
You might find it a good idea to be physically fitter than usual. Building the Dance, dancing itself,
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and taking down the Dance can be physically hard work.
CEREMONIES: HAND FASTING OR NAMING CEREMONIES.
If you want a ceremony at the Dance, this needs to be discussed and agreed with Phoenix
before arriving at the Dance. (A medicine gift is given for her conducting a personal ceremony).
MOBILE PHONES / EMERGENCIES
It is necessary to remain focused and crucial to take this opportunity to sink in to the Dream and
the Web of the Dance. Therefore we ask that all mobile phones are turned off at the gate and are
not turned on until when you leave. This is to enable you to stay focused. If you need to leave a
number for emergencies please give the contact number that is supplied.
PREPARATION TIME (Saturday – Dance Commencement)
Basics - Come to the Dance site fully prepared to be self-sufficient, with a tent to sleep in and
cooking equipment. Bring enough food for yourself for the preparation time, to break your fast
after the final sweat and the clear down days after the Dance. You will be busy working on site
for the whole of the preparation time, and there will not be any opportunity to go shopping.
Please make sure you have with you all the equipment, clothes, food, etc. that you may need
both for the preparation/clearing time and for the Dance itself.
All food brought onto the site during the Dance must be clean and where possible organic and
honouring of the animals it comes from.
Drinking water will be supplied on site. Portaloos and water for washing (as well as some hot) will
be provided but showers will not be available. Most people bring a bowl and flannel to wash with.
However, solar shower bags may be used with discretion if you want to bring your own.
It is crucial to move your car to the car park field, as soon as possible, so as not to impede
others’ arrival or arrangements on the camping area. If it is wet we will NOT be allowed to
park on the grass or the verges to unload tents and camping gear etc. Some assistance
may be available, but you should aim to be self-sufficient and prepared to help each other.
FOOD FOR AFTER THE DANCE
As well as having sufficient food for the preparation time you need to ensure you have enough
food for after the Dance, light food to break your fast after the last sweat on the Friday, and food
for the Saturday and Sunday. It is possible for family or friends to bring fresh food from Saturday
lunchtime onwards; they must be mindful of the Ceremony and that there is the clear up process
still in progress. Do bring some £5 notes in case you would like fish and chips or another meal
bought on your behalf on the Saturday following the Dance.
For overseas dancers and those who have travelled by public transport
If necessary the Dance Guardians will purchase some basic foods for these Dancers for after the
Dance. For these Dancers there will be a request for any basic ítems required before we go into
the Dream Dance.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Make sure you bring practical old clothing and footwear for the preparation time, which can
involve manual work. It may rain heavily or be extremely hot - Wellington boots and sun hats
have both proved invaluable in the past. Be prepared for all extremes of weather.
Bring your own penknife - you will need it when building the Arbour. You will also need a pair of
strong work/gardening gloves - string and digging can be hard on the hands. Other tools will also
be needed, so if you own any of the following, and they are in good working order, please bring
them: large & small hammers, pick-axes, crowbars, saws, spades, wheelbarrows, lawn rakes,
etc. Please make sure that your tools are clearly marked with your name. Also please bring spare
tarps and folding chairs, if you have them.
We suggest that you bring a thermos flask and refillable water bottle for preparation time as
breaks will be taken in the area of work.
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RECYCLING
We recycle as much as possible and ask that you have this in mind when packing your
provisions. There will be recycling facilities on site for most recyclable items.
THE WORK
Through collective preparation we build the community and energy of the Dance. We begin by
clearing and cleansing the site. From Sunday onwards work will begin at 09.00 with a break for
the main meal of the day from 13.00 to 14.00. These are approxímate timings and will be judged
on a day by day basis. If it is very hot we may start earlier in the morning for example or if we
need to make up time for any reason.
Our aim is to complete the building of the Arbour during Monday 25th July. This will leave us free
to complete all other preparations prior to the start of the Dance, at a time given by the Dance
Chief. The work is focused and at times demanding, but is also an opportunity for working
collaboratively and creatively with others and for enjoyment and laughter.
TEAM LEADER ROLES
This year we will carry on with the Team Leader scheme - as in previous years, people will
volunteer for certain work pods. The work pods, under a team leader, will carry out their tasks and
take their tea breaks together. Anyone who decides to swap pods must first check this out with
the team leader. At the beginning and end of work periods, the Team Leader will assess with
his/her pod their progress, and can then report to the Dance Sponsors.
By working in focussed, smaller pods, we will have stronger communications – but still with the
flexibility of moving around.
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Dance Clothes, Sacred Items & Other Requirements
“...As you step into a ceremonial world and out of a tonal world...”
Each Dancer should take their clothing and personal items for the Dance into their own space in
the Dance Arbour; there is no provision of a communal structure. It is important for you to bring in
only what is essential for the Dance.
All your Dance clothing and items should hold Beauty and Grace, as a reflection of your
Soul
Each Dancer needs a Shield that will hang outside his/her personal space in the Arbour after the
ceremonial procession. Your Shield holds your place on the Web, and is a place to return to when
you dance backwards from the Tree. Everyone who intends to sleep in the Arbour, including
Drummers and Chanters, needs a Shield. A shield is optional for Dance Guardians and Fire
Guardians, but it is encouraged, since having one will enable you to hold your space on the Web.
It is intended again this year that Dance Guardians and Fire Guardians will have a part of the
Arbour for their Shields to be hung, and a separate lane designated for their use to Dance to the
Tree as and when appropriate. (This may depend on the final numbers of Dancers.)
In addition, each Dancer needs:
 At least one long skirt, dress, or ceremonial robe, (three is the maximum number for
comfort and cleanliness). The costumes should be exquisite, and reflect the beauty of the
soul of the Dancer. All skirts/robes must be ankle-length, and are strongly recommended
to have fringes, to grace Grandmother Earth. This does not apply to kilts or Aikido
trousers. Kilts are completely acceptable: for women they should be full-length; for men
they can be knee-length, but with a full-length piece of tartan to reach the ground. No
trousers are permitted.
 a shirt, or top of dress/robe, with rainbow ribbons.
 a ceremonial sash, cord, or belt for the waist.
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a headband or equivalent.
Footwear must be Ceremonial, which allows you to grace Grandmother Earth in Beauty.
All footwear must be clean. Supportive footwear is recommended to help reduce the
strain on your muscles (eg trainers). Bare feet, mocassins, Wellington boots all are
acceptible but not Flip flops.
A completely waterproof cape/coat, as we will continue to dance through heavy rain, and
the facilities for drying clothing during the dance may be limited.
Each Dance Guardian and Fire Guardian needs one ceremonial outfit, which they should
be able to put on quickly and easily, in order to dance to and from the Tree. Guardians
may wear hats.
No provocative clothing i.e. no very low cut tops dresses or bare shoulders. No scarves.
Hats and sunglasses may be permitted, in extreme hot and sunny weather – this will be
decided by the Dance Chief.
No Dancer is allowed to wear any make up or cosmetics.
All Dancers must also have:
 Finger plumes: Ideally eagle plumes should be used, although turkey, hawk and other
birds as agreed are acceptable. These are used when dancing to and from the Tree, for
blessing and to connect your energy with the energy of the Tree. It is recommended that
the finger plumes have cords attached to them so that they can hang from your Shield
when not in use.
 Plumes to be held between the thumb/Spirit and index/Fire finger and looped around the
little/Water finger. Plumes are intended as Arrows of Intent directed to the Tree. The
plumes do not touch the ground during the Dance. If your plumes are mounted on wood,
there should be no more than 20% wood to 80% feather, (i.e. mostly feathers showing.)
 Finger plumes are used when dancing to and from the Tree. Dancers that do not use
them are dancers who have mastered this art. If you believe you have, and have not had
express permission from the Dance Chief, check with your Power-Holder.
 A whistle: This is usually made from a stag or buffalo horn - or eagle, bird. The whistle
must have a plume; it should not be too heavy, as you may use it often while dancing.
The sound of the whistle maintains the Dreamtime energy, calling to Spirit and the
Ancestors, and traditionally was a warrior’s way of calling, a discipline, especially without
drinking water, taking one deeper into vision; at such times there is only the journey of
the Tree and the sounds of the whistle, drum and chanting. Through the whistle, ‘I am
exchanging my life with all that is around, and I am whistling my soul back to me.’
 Cornmeal for prayers at the Tree each time you start to dance, having rested.
 A lantern with spare night-lights: to be placed at the bottom of your Shield-pole to light
your place in the Arbour after dark. It must be stable and windproof, so that there is no
danger to clothes or to the Arbour. No naked flames or open jam-jars are allowed.
 A supply of holy smoke and a feather for cleansing.
All Dancers may wish to bring:
 A medicine pipe or its equivalent (staff, wand, sword, etc.) if you carry one.
Ceremonial, consecrated swords and athames must be tied closed when not in use on
the left side in the way of the Priest/Priestess.
 A small personal Altar for your dreaming space. Purposeful and bonded items.
 A decorated wooden Shield-pole, about 6 feet tall, with a small Y-shaped fork at the top.
Please bring your own pole, or arrange with the sponsors beforehand.
 Rainbow ribbons to grace your Shield-pole.
 Hangings and flowers or plant for your own personal space, to bring beauty to the Dance.
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Arbour Dreaming Space
Each Dancer is responsible for their personal dreaming space. Bring a big enough ground-sheet,
a sleeping pad/air-bed - camping beds are recommended especially in the event of extreme rain,
as it will lift you off damp ground - a sleeping bag, warm Medicine Blankets.
A clear window, which you can unroll to protect your space against driving rain, will be provided in
front of your sleeping area. You may also wish to bring another sheet of polythene to cover your
sleeping space but this is not necessary.
Each Dancer is responsible for bringing warm clothing for day and night. You may sleep in
clothes other than your dance clothes, if you wish. You will need good waterproof clothes and
footwear to supplement your ceremonial clothing. It is vital that you keep yourself warm and dry this is your responsibility. Come prepared for all weathers; as long as you do this, there is no
need for suffering. This is intended to be a ceremony of celebration and joy.
Do not bring any scented toiletries into your arbour. During ceremony some find their sense of
smell is heightened and the chemical smell of some products can prove to be offensive and can
create headaches etc. This is especially important for muscle rubs. No make up is allowed to be
worn during the Dance.
It is not permitted to smoke in or around the arbour. The only place you will be able to smoke is
by the Children’s Fire. (See Section entitled Tobacco.)
You will have to be prepared to carry all of your belongings up to the arbour and back down to the
site at the end of the Dance. There will be no guarantee of assistance unless you physically need
assistance. However as last year we will endeavour to request tractor support.
Feathers
Feathers can only be worn by those Dancers who have completed 5 Dances. All feathers need to
be wrapped ceremonially. If worn in the hair, they need to be worn on the left side, or in the
centre if one has attained that wisdom. They are best worn on the left for the Priest/Priestess,
point down for the earth. If the feather is point up it is for the sky and the Warrior. All feathers of
beauty that are on shields must be wrapped.
No feathers can touch the ground. If a feather does, the participant must let the PowerHolder
know, and the Dance Chief is called to do the ceremony to restore the feather. If a finger plume
is dropped it should be blessed, at least.
Dancers and Guardians will be gifted with a feather in the gifting ceremony during the Dance.
Feathers represent the connection to spirit and prayer. They are the connections between the
self and the Holy Ones. They carry the prayers, they are ways of Blessings, they define a Holy
Space. They are Spirit, the Prayer, and the Blessings.
Major Ceremonial items of high orende can be brought to dress the Tree. The Dance Chief
will oversee this, and will choose those of Beauty and Stature, (e.g. major antlers, buffalo robes,
Eagle wings). Dressing the tree is traditional and the question to ask is ‘Does this grace the
Tree?’
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Medicine Gifts
Gifting is a way of expressing thanks to those who have put in time and energy over the year
leading up to the Dance. Medicine gifts are expected for the following people:
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Dance Chief
Drum Chief
Sweat-Lodge Chief (for each of the 4 Sweats)
Fire Chief (of every Sweat)
Dance Sponsors
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There is no requirement to gift other ceremonial roles. This includes Dance Guardians, whose
role is equivalent to that of a Dancer.
Medicine gifts (apart from that for the Dance Chief) do not have to be of high monetary value.
What is important is that they are heartfelt, and of exquisite beauty. All medicine gifts must be
left unwrapped to cut down on paper waste. A card attached for your message is appropriate.
Breakables should however be protected. Medicine gifts should be a tonal representation of the
intent of the ceremony itself. You yourself should feel blessed if you received this gift, so what
kind of things would you like to receive? Examples might include crystals, fetishes, traditional
craft from your lands, skilled hand-made items if you are artistically gifted, and so on. A monetary
gift appropriate to your resources is always acceptable.
The Lodge has decided that tobacco, cosmetic creams and toiletaries, candles and
confectionery should not be given as medicine gifts.
Dance Chief
Phoenix has asked for money gifting ($195/ £120/145 Euro) to go towards the care of the animals
she lives with back home, whilst she is in Europe over the summer. Alternatively, it is traditional to
gift a Pendleton Blanket, which honours the Dance Chief and the Rainbow Dream Dance. As Izzy
is no longer able to supply blankets, please make sure you get a genuine Pendleton blanket, and
give it to the sponsor at the Dance. (Please include a card for Phoenix in your gift.)
Recommended site: www.indiantraders.com. Celtic design blankets are also acceptable. Other
gifts are crystals, altar cloths, hand-crafted gourds and fans.
(The Dance Chief will gift some of her medicine gifts to those who do special tasks: Drum Chief,
Fire Chief, Dance Sponsors, and those who take a leadership role in the preparation of the
Dance. Some medicine gifts are also taken back to Grandfather's Family in Turtle Island, in
recognition of their teachings and support.)
Drum Chief: A cash donation of £5 would be most appreciated which can be put
medicine work or ítems.
Sweat Lodge Chief for each of four Sweats: A small medicine gift is traditional.
Fire Chief: A cash donation of £5 would be most appreciated which can be put
medicine work or ítems and travel costs to Ceremony. And one small medicine gift for
Chief of each of the four Sweats.
Dance Sponsors: A cash donation of £5 would be most appreciated which can be put
medicine work or ítems.
towards
towards
the Fire
towards
Others: It is traditional for medicine gifts to be given for any preparation ceremonies, e.g. help
with Shield, blessing and awakening of medicine bundle or of items for the Dance. It is traditional
to gift any healers who have helped you before or during the Dance. You may also feel moved to
gift other participants in the Dance, in recognition of their support and help during the Dance. It is
appropriate for first-year Dancers/Dance Guardians to give a small medicine gift to their personal
sponsors.
Gifting for the Sweat Lodge Ceremonies will be arranged in the admin tent; all other gifting will take place during
the Dance. (So please ensure you bring your gifts into the Arbour as you set up your personal space.)
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Holy Smoke
DolphinStar has kindly agreed to this brief summary and narrates her teachings on Holy Smoke.
She may be contacted for more information on elliebee3@comcast.net
The materials needed are white sage, cedar and/or juniper, lavender flowers, and sweet grass.
Smoke is most balanced and in greatest beauty when all aspects of the plant world are present.
So, from the trees, we have cedar/juniper, white sage from the shrubs, sweet grass from the
grasses, and lavender from the flowers. The sage is the most important because it forms the
foundation for the Smoke. Dolphin tries to use only sage that feels clean and alive. She gathers
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in the mountains down in San Diego:
‘I am completely guided by my sense of smell making Holy Smoke. Therefore I cannot offer you
measurement amounts. This is partly because the smoke changes depending upon the nature of
the materials:
1. I view the act of making Holy Smoke as a ceremony. Therefore, I usually begin by tuning into
my Wheels of Light, praying over my material, setting my intent for this smoke, and sending
blessings to the plant world, and to those who will receive blessings of the smoke.
2. Because I make my smoke in quantity, and share it with the Turtle Island Lodge, I make my
smoke in a large, sealable plastic box (eg tupperware). I begin with the sage. I only use the
leaves. I pull the leaves off the stems of the sage stalks, and put them in the box. How much you
use will depend entirely upon how much Holy Smoke you want to make. I gently crumble the
leaves in the box so that they are broken, but not too small. Very small pieces will not burn well.
3. Next, I add lavender. Do this very slowly, and in small amounts. I have found that it is easy
to add too much lavender, and in my experience, once you have done this, there is no way to fix
it. You can keep adding other materials, and it still smells like too much lavender. To add the
lavender, pull the blossoms of several stems, and put them in a small bowl. Crunch them a little
with your fingers, and then mix them into the sage, continuing to crunch/crumble the sage and
lavender together. Stop when you have a nice lavender fragrance that is rather quiet, and not
overpowering the sage.
4. Next, add the cedar/juniper. I find I always use more juniper than I think I am going to. I mix it
in until I can smell a balance of the three elements together. I don’t have a more articulate way to
describe this, other than the juniper brings the other scents into a cohesion, a balance.
5. I add the sweetgrass last. I do this because in my experience, it is also easy to overdo it. I
simply cut the sweet grass braid with scissors, snipping off small amounts, crunching and mixing
it into the mixture. I tend to not use very much sweet grass, just enough to bring that element into
play.
If at this point, the mixture does not smell balanced, I try to sense what is missing. In my Holy
Smoke, it is almost always needing more juniper, and sometimes sage. Once you feel that you
have a balanced Smoke, go away from it for a while. At this point, your nose will be on serious
overload. I have found that there is absolutely no point in trying to burn any of the Holy Smoke
right after you’ve made it. My nose is so overloaded, the Holy Smoke just smells like smoke. So,
give your nose a break. Later, try burning some, and make another assessment. Does it smell
balanced? Can you smell the lavender? Adjust your proportions as you see fit.
I never let my Holy Smoke run out. I always keep some from the last batch to start the next. This
way, there is a continuity between all the materials, and a thread of blessings that keeps building
and building. I find it to be vey beautiful.’
(All are encouraged to have a pouch of Holy Smoke and cornmeal on them as they travel through
life…..) Grandmother Elsie.
Recommended sites for materials are: www.matoska.com, www.taosherb.com, www.clcedar.com.
www.latitudetrading.com
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Fasting
Fasting is a traditional preparation for, and way of being during many ceremonies, as it allows the
body to cleanse itself, and makes it easier to enter sacred space. For this major ceremony, it is
traditional for Dancers to fast completely, with no food or water from sundown of the Tuesday
until after the last Sweat on Friday, when you will then be able to break your Fast.
Fasting and entering the Dreamtime will sometimes leave you feeling dizzy and weak - this is a
natural sensation. Food keeps your body heavy, and keeps you grounded in it. If you ate
normally throughout the Dance, you would hold yourself back from entering the Dream as
fully as you are able. Many Dancers fast completely. Some take a small amount of food
and water for health reasons. If you do not intend to fast completely, it is your responsibility to
determine the minimum amount of food and water for your particular needs, making sure that you
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are not indulging in ego-feeding and ego-addiction foods. This is a Dance of celebration, not of
pain, and each person will find their balance of food and water with Spirit.
No food or water are allowed in the Arbour: there is an area of the marquee set aside for eating,
under the supervision of the Dance Guardians. If you are eating, please be sensitive to those who
are fasting completely. Hot drinks (herb teas only) may be made if Dancers get chilled in the
evenings - this is at the discretion of the Dance Chief and the Dance Guardians.
If you do need food, a small tin of fish, a dry rice cake or a few nuts will be less likely to interfere
with your dreaming. Do not bring dairy foods or foods containing sugar. Food brought onto the
site during the Dance must be clean and environmentally friendly, where possible organic and
honouring of the animals it comes from. Your food must not need any preparation. Any food
should be stored in a single, labelled, plastic sealed, insectproof container, approx. 12” x 6”. No
water will be allowed in the food area - this will be available just outside the arbour and the Dance
Guardians will dispense this. This is to limit movement to and from the arbour. Bring Rehydration
sachets (e.g. Dioralyte) in case of dehydration (especially during hot, dry weather). The food area
will be a small area with no chairs, dim lighting and it is important to hold the ceremony with no
talking. Dancers will not be permitted into the Guardian’s area of the tent, only Drummers and
chanters if drinks are required.
Tobacco
Fasting also includes not smoking to feed your ego and addicitons. It is not necessary to give up
smoking but consider cutting down and take the opportunity to look at the place it takes in your
life. There will be no smoking allowed within the arbour itself but instead you are invited to go to
the Children’s Fire to smoke and pray with your tobacco there. In doing this you are transforming
the act of “mindless” smoking into the act of prayer in the traditional way.
For advice about fasting, contact your personal sponsor before the Dance, or, during the Dance,
those holding the Powers in your direction.
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First Aid and Homeopathic Remedies
There will be a comprehensive first-aid kit and a set of homeopathic remedies on site, but it is
advisable for you to have your own basic first-aid kit and the following homeopathic remedies with
you during the Dance:
Arnica 30c - sprains, bruising, a fall, aching limbs
Rhus Tox 30c - tight calf muscles after dancing
Kali Phos 12c – exhaustion
Bach Rescue Remedy – stress, shock, stamina, emotional trauma
Arnica is also good for stamina and shock, but do not take it as a routine prescription to keep you
going - you are dancing with your own energy. If you do get into difficulties, remedies are there to
help you balance your energy, and can help you to avoid suffering or sacrifice.
Homeopathic remedies may be counteracted by anything that contains aromatic oils, such as
Tiger Balm, Deep Heat or any strong menthol vapour rubs or Muscle relaxants. This could affect
those next to you, who might be taking homeopathic remedies as constitutional remedies or as
first aid, as well as affecting you. Instead of Tiger Balm, use Arnica cream and Rhus Tox cream to
treat aching legs. Please also avoid anything containing menthol, eucalyptus or peppermint, such
as cough sweets.
Homeopathic remedies can be bought either from a homeopathic pharmacy, or from Dee Bartlett:
Dee Bartlett (Condor)
Ashdale, Park House, Donyatt, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 6UG
Tel 01460 52924 / in.sight@eclipse.co.uk
Medical Ailments;
If you have any medical ailments which may affect you during the dance please ensure they are
listed on the booking form even if your condition is normally well controlled.
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Medical Conditions
If you are pregnant, or have any health problem for which you take regular medication of any kind
(herbal, homeopathic or allopathic), or have a physical ailment which may present itself at the
Dance, please give full details on the Booking Form. This is important, as energy may be
needed to hold for you if your condition presents during the Dance or during the preparation time.
We need prior information so that we can be prepared, even though most Dancers find that the
heightened energy helps physical ailments.
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Prayer Rosettes
Following the success of rosettes at the last Dances, we are offering visitors (and others who
wish to lend their energy to the Dance) the opportunity to buy a Rainbow Dream Dance Prayer
Rosette, and to attach to it a personal prayer for healing, giftings or blessings. Also, those
wishing to link suppliers and craftspeople to the Dance might wish to send a rosette. (For
example, those Birds of Prey and Rescue Centres who have honoured the Dance giftings with
precious feathers will be sent a rosette in recognition of their contribution, sending the energy of
the Dance for the well-being of the birds and their guardians.) Rosettes are also sent to
Grandmother Elsie and the White Buffalo. These Dance Rosettes are made from the 13 ribbons
which form the web of the Dance around the Tree. Buying one is a way to strengthen the
connection with the Dance, and to receive a Rosette of Beauty which will have gathered the
energy of this very special ceremony, will deepen the link. All Dance Rosettes for visitors, friends
or family, with personal prayers attached, will be hung in the Dance Arbour and blessed during
the Dance, then posted shortly afterwards.
If you are coming to the Dance, your Rosette/s will be given to you during the preparation time.
You may then add your prayers and put your Rosette/s on your personal altar in the Arbour
during the Dance.
The minimum donation for a Dance Rosette is £10, and they can be ordered on the Booking
Form. Visitors can order them through their sponsors.
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Visitors
All Dancers/Dance Guardians are welcome to invite people to visit the Dance. When you invite a
Visitor, you become their sponsor and are responsible for their understanding of how to be with
the energy of the Dance. It is important that you and your Visitor understand the intent of visiting
the Dance, which is to come in a disciplined way to support a Dancer/ Dance Guardians, or the
collective, through prayer. Each visitor will be asked to submit a written intent prior to attending.
Children (with a guardian) are welcome as Visitors.
ELDERS
Elders from any path are welcome to attend the Dance to hold the Dream Vision. They may be
invited by the Dance Chief, or by Lodge members. If you wish to invite an Elder, you will need to
check with Arwyn first.
There is one day open to visitors this year, although there is limited flexibility for families of
Dancers to come at other times:
Thursday 26th July:
09.00 to 14.00
To arrange for visitors, please contact FireCatDancer:
Jackie Frew
156 Fernbank Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8LA
jackieparks@waitrose.com
01344 890686 (home)
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Please note that it is not appropriate to socialise with visitors during the Dance. A Dancer may not
invite a visitor into the Arbour, either to dance or to drum and chant, unless invited to by the
Dance Chief. The activities of visitors during the Dance are directed by the appropriate Dance
Guardian.
Before enlightenment, chopping wood, carrying water.
After enlightenment, chopping wood, carrying water.
Old Zen saying
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Contact Telephone Numbers
Should you have any queries, please contact either your sponsor or the Dance sponsors listed
below:
BlueStarEagle (Mick Alexander)
mickalexan@aol.com
01766 890822 (home)
07801 287261 (mobile)
EarthGuardian (Jill Barnicoat)
jillbarni@cwgsy.net
01481 723151 (home)
07781 118969 (mobile)
Dolphin Star (Ellen Beckerman)
elliebee3@comcast.net
001 805 686 9891
Emergency Number on Site
Head Dance Guardian: HeartoftheMoonTree (Jean White) 07769 570088
Lodge Website (Public)
http://www.morningstarlodge.net
Lachlan Frew (DreamWarrior) is liaison for the host British Lodge. All dancers are expected to be
self-sufficient; however, if you have specific needs related to travelling from abroad please use
your country’s initial contact listed below. They will then check with Lachlan.
Britain
Lachlan Frew Tel 01344 890686
DreamWarrior lachlan.frew@googlemail.com
Ireland
Hilary Healy Tel 00 353 868250710
EarthDragon earthdrgn@gmail.com
Germany
Gudrun Berger Tel +0049451/2909999
AncientFireSinger
bergcrystal@t-online.de
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Switzerland
Maya Luana Robert-Nicoud Tel (0041) 78 746 55 58
BeautyWolfDancer mayaluana@bluewin.ch
America
Ellen and Gary Beckerman Tel 805 686 9891
DolphinStar & EarthKeeper rocksnfr@comcast.net
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Directions
Address of Dance Site:
Llancayo Camp, Usk,
Monmouthshire NP15 1HR
Wales UK
If you need a lift from the Airport, Train or Bus station please contact Bardd y Wawr
gwilym_morus@hotmail.com giving him plenty of notice so we can minimise on the number of
journeys.
Air:
Two closest airports are Bristol and Cardiff. Cardiff is a bit nearer. It takes one hour from Bristol
Airport to the site.
Bristol has daily flights from all over Europe and America (Newark return is 445GBP). Taxi to the
site costs around £80 for up to 4 people, 5 is £100 and 8 is £120 (minibus). The taxis are large
and can handle a lot of luggage.
Cardiff Airport has flights from a number of European locations.
Rail:
Nearest rail station is Newport with links to all major cities.
Road:
If coming from East follow the M4 over the Severn Bridge to Newport and Cardiff and exit at
Junction 24. Coming from other directions you mostly need to get to Junction 24 on M4.
Follow the A449 to Monmouth and then take the A472 to Usk. (Last minute supplies can be
bought in Usk. There is a small but good supermarket.)
After 1 mile turn right to Gwehelog. It is a sharp right just after the Brown sign announcing Usk.
The Gwehelog sign may be hidden by leaves of a tree. Follow this road for 2.4 miles until you
come to a left turn signed Trostrey just before a blue sign saying ColdHarbour.
Keep straight on this narrow road ignoring all turnings (about 2 miles). Keep going down hill until
you cross a small hidden bridge at the bottom. Then take very sharp left turn immediately after
bridge onto a track. If the gate is shut make sure you close it behind you.
After 100 yards you pass bungalow on right. Drive on up hill to a gate. You can go through this
gateway to the campsite to unload your equipment then drive back through gate and turn left
along the hedge and park alongside other cars facing downhill.
This was the way of it
Let the story fires be lighten
Let our circle be strong
And full of medicine
Hear me, this is my dream song
That I am singing for you
It is what happened long ago
A bead in a story belt
A memory of what has been forgotten
A campfire, smell of sweetgrass, cedar
And prayers lifted to Sky Father
It is a way, a tradition
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This is my power song
That has taken me to the edge
This is my talking birth song
For a new day. This is rock medicine
The talking tree, the singing water
Listen I am dancing underneath you
It is a memory, a river
A chant, a canoe on a river
A memory of long ago
It is an arrow in flight, a medicine story
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It was always done by the people
It is a campfire, a feeling of warmth, a sound of voices
Listen I am dancing underneath you
I am dancing on the shore of the river
In the moonlight, calling you to the campfire
To sit with the people and remember
Listen I am dancing underneath you
Little Wolf
Makers and Suppliers List
Name
Contact
Arwyn Dreamwalker
email: lightngwalkr@earthlink.net
Offered
The creation of fractals or Bryce images that could be transferred
to medicine shields or back drops.
(Printing and transfer to shield for the dancer to arrange).
Making of animal, plant and mineral shields.
Lead time Email to discuss. Current.
Name
Contact
Mick Alexander
01766 890822
BlueStarEagle
email: MickAlexan@aol.com
Offered
Medicine Pipes
Lead time Please call
Name:
Contact:
Tel:
Gig Binder FlamingStaroftheDragonsEye
1 Yew Tree Cottages, Cherington, Tetbury UK GL8 8SJ
gigbinderfsdeye@yahoo.com
01285841313
Offered: Wildlife and nature photographer.
Lead time: Contact to discuss
Name
Contact
Thunder Mountain Traders
Thunder Mountain Traders
20 E. Route 66
Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 779-5291
1-888-886-6205
www.thundermountaintraders.com
Offered
Kachinas, rugs, paintings, pottery, baskets, drums, fetishes, rattles, flutes, folk
art, alabaster, books.
Lead time Delivery time dependent upon availability.
Name
Contact:
Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers
Mail:
Keepers
PO Box 24
Pipestone, MN. 56164
Address: Keepers
400 N. Hiawatha Ave.
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Pipestone, MN. 56164
Phone:
507-825-3734
Fax
801-469-2021
Email
pipe@prairie.lakes.com
website
http://www.pipestonepipes.com/
Offered: Medicine pipes, medicine bags, carvings, medicine items and gifts.
Lead time: Please email.
Name:
Contact:
Hopi Market
Website: http://www.hopimarket.com
Offered: The work of a number of fine Hopi makers.
Lead time: Please contact.
Name
Contact:
Mineral Miners
website http://www.mineralminers.com
Offered: Mail order crystals from the US.
Lead time: Please email.
Name
Contact:
Stansborough Fibres
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Buyit/Artisans/Stansborough.htm
Offered: New Zealand fleeces, Elven cloaks, throws, wraps and scarves
Lead time: Please contact direct
Name
Contact:
Tel:
Antoinette Blondell
Monica, Route Militaire Vale, Guernsey GY3 5RT.
01481 246437
Offered:
Painting of shamanic drum, personalised pen and ink shamanic drawings.
Established wild life artist.
Lead time: From one month
Name:
Turner Richards (Gundog Training Equipment)
Tel / Fax: 01213 272500 (England)
Offered: Staghorn and Buffalo horn whistles.
Lead time: Please contact direct
Name:
Contact:
Damian Quinn
email: talismanpdq@gmail.com
Website: www.talisman.com.br
Offered: Quartz Crystal Skulls
Lead time: Email to discuss. Current.
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Checklist for Rainbow Dream Dance
This is a suggested list of supplies and items that can make the Rainbow Dream Dance a safe
and comfortable experience for you.
To help build a strong energy field for this year’s Dance shopping trips off site during the
preparation time are not possible. Please come prepared with the supplies and items you need
(including empty water bottles) for both the preparation and dance period – or ensure that you
have access to sharing these with others. Come prepared for all weathers, as the British weather
can be cold and wet as well as hot and sunny in the same week. Remember that you could be
dancing in intense rain or hot sunshine for several hours at a time.
CAMPING
 TENT
 SLEEPING BAG/
PYJAMAS
 STOVE
 PLASTIC FOOD BOXES
 TORCH/BATTERIES
 PENKNIFE
 GROUND SHEET/S
 CROCKERY
 CUTLERY
 WASHING UP
LIQUID/BOWL
 SAUCEPAN/KETTLE
 FOLDING CHAIR
WORKING CLOTHES
 SUN HAT
 SUN GLASSES
 RUBBER BOOTS
 WARM SOCKS
 LONG MAC/
WATERPROOF
CAPE/PLASTIC
TROUSERS
 GARDENING GLOVES
 TROUSERS
 SHORTS
 JUMPERS
 T SHIRTS
SUGGESTED FOOD
 WATER CONTAINERS
 DRIED FRUIT
 TINNED FOOD
 NUTS
 SARDINES
 OATCAKES, RICE CAKES
 HERB TEAS
 FRUIT/VEGETABLES
FOR FIRST DAY(s) OF
PREPARATION TIME +
ON COMPLETION OF
DANCE
MEDICAL ETC
 TOILET PAPER/TOWELS
 FACIAL WET WIPES
 MIRROR
 SUNBLOCK
 TOWELS X 3
 REHYDRATION
(DIORALYTE)
 ARNICA
 RHUS TOX
 RESCUE REMEDY
 VITAMIN C
 INSECT REPELLENT
 PLASTERS (FOR
BLISTERS)
CEREMONIAL GEAR
 HEADBAND
 BELT
 3 ROBES (SKIRTS,
DRESSES, ANKLE
LENGTH)
 2 SETS RAINBOW
RIBBONS TO PIN ON
 2 COMFORTABLE
DANCE SHOES
 MEDICINE BLANKET
 SARONGS FOR SWEATS
(3/4)
 LONG MAC/
WATERPROOF
CAPE/PLASTIC
TROUSERS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
 SHIELD
 SHIELD POLE
 SPARE RIBBONS
 WHISTLE
 FINGER PLUMES X2
 CORNMEAL IN A
WATERPROOF BAG
 MAGICAL ITEMS
 HOLY SMOKE
GIFTS
 BLANKET/$185 FOR
PHOENIX
 £5 FOR DRUM CHIEF
 £5 FOR DANCE
SPONSORS
 £5 FOR FIRE CHIEF
 4 GIFTS SWEAT CHIEF
 4 GIFTS SWEAT FIRE
CHIEF
 4-5 EXTRA GIFTS
 CARDS + ENVELOPES
 (NO PACKAGING)
ARBOUR EQUIPMENT
 DRAPE FOR BACK
 FLOWERS/VASE/PLANT
 PILLOW
 DUVET/SLEEPING BAG
 GROUND SHEET
 HOT WATER BOTTLE
 ALTAR ITEMS
 LOW CHAIR
 LANTERN WITH GLASS
SIDES/T-LIGHTS
EXTRAS
 MATCHES
 TOOLS (NAMED)
 UMBRELLA
 GROUND SHEETS
 BLACK PLASTIC BAGS
 RECYCLE BAGS TO
TAKE HOME FROM
DANCE
 BOWL/BUCKET FOR
PERSONAL WASHING
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