Khaita Joyful Dances

Yeshi Namkhai, Alessandro Di Maio e Matilde Namkhai
𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 & 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘
📅 19 and 20 June, 2026.
📍 Piazza della Riconciliazione, Arcidosso (GR), Toscana, Italia.

The live set designed for the Espirito festival is a continuous flow that integrates the typical dances of the Dzogchen Community with contemporary electronic sounds.
The repertoire unfolds like an uninterrupted evolution: it opens with the active contemplation of the Vajra Dance, moves through the melodies of the Khaita Joyful Dances, and culminates in a live set of Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
This approach embodies the concept of "Music of the Present Time."
The electronic rhythms are not a simple playful interlude, but the culmination of the celebration through presence in the present moment: a moment in which the practice of integration, fundamental to Dzogchen teaching, unites with movement and dance, fluidly embracing the expressions of our time, keeping awareness alive and continuous.
On stage, the performance will come to life through the performances of the Vajra Dance and Khaita dancers, while the musical component will be performed live by maestro Namkhai Yeshi, Alessandro Di Maio, and Matilde Namkhai.
Enriching the sound architecture will be special field recordings from David Attenborough's BBC archives, selected and processed live to celebrate his 100th anniversary.
Through this modern and layered musical language, they will create a direct expression of the integration of presence in the present moment and movement.

The Dance of the Vajra is a sacred dance that leads to a path of inner discovery and development of consciousness through the use of special sounds—mantras—and a five-color mandala. The International Dzogchen Community is a network of practitioners and spiritual centers founded around the teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

The Vajra Dance and the Khaita Joyful Dances epitomize two aspects that profoundly shaped the Master's life: his vast erudition in all areas of Tibetan culture and his incomparable activity and wisdom as a Dzogchen master. The Vajra Dance and the Khaita Joyful Dances are recognized by the International Dance Council (IDC), an official organization affiliated with UNESCO.

👉 https://espirito2026.netlify.app/en

ESPIRITO Festival 2026 — World Spiritual Music Feeling music as a bridge between cultures for peace. 19 & 20 June 2026, Arcidosso, Tuscany.

Denpai Chodpa
བདེན་པའི་མཆོད་པ།
True Offerings
👉 youtu.be/uTPondSV2-E

M 2.2.06 Denpai Chodpa བདེན་པའི་མཆོད་པ། True Offerings Tibetan Modern DancesVol II 5.04Lyrics: https://khaita.com/songs/...

Enjoy 𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 June 2026, #𝟭
https://mailchi.mp/4f1caebb1071/khaita-newsletter-june-1

In this newsletter we would like to:

• tell you about the retreat with Yeshi Namkhai in Merigar West (Italy), Khaita-related events and webcast possibilities,
• share a beautiful video of Denpai Chodpa dance from practice weekend dedicated to World Environment Day,
• invite you to join a regular online practice of Dzamling Gar song and dance.

What will we learn? How can you participate? Which program to choose? All the answers in the next newsletter!

For all the exciting news, dance videos, free tutorials and important updates from Khaita Joyful Dances please 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 to our 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 📰

Khaita Newsletter, June #1 We are happy to invite you to the webcast of the upcoming retreat with Namkhai Yeshi "Confidence in Liberation", which will be in Merigar West (Italy) on June 19-22.

Koryug Sunkyob: Please protect the environment.
With the commentary of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
👉 youtu.be/LsPX3T_0R4A

For English translation please turn on the subtitles.

Content:
00:00 Translation and commentary to the introduction to the song
05:05 Song's translation
08:12 Khoryug Sunkyob, the song

Khoryug Sunkyob is one of the first songs from the very beginning of Khaita, 2012, which didn't enter later collections.
We share this material to support World Environment Day 2026.

Koryug Sunkyob, Please protect the environment. With the commentary of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu For English translation please turn on the subtitles.Content:00:...

Enjoy 𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 May 2026, #𝟮
http://eepurl.com/vv75uu_Xvw

This newsletter continues the series, dedicated to nature and environmental protection on the occasion of 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬, which will be on June 5th. In this issue you will find:

• a video of the song Koryug Sunkyob (Please, protect the environment) with a commentary of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu,
• reminder about Khaita events, dedicated to World Environment Day and updates on other Khaita programs.

What will we learn? How can you participate? Which program to choose? All the answers in the next newsletter!

For all the exciting news, dance videos, free tutorials and important updates from Khaita Joyful Dances please 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 to our 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 📰

Khaita Newsletter, May #2 This newsletter continues the series, dedicated to nature and environmental protection on the occasion of World Environment Day, which will be on June 5th. In this issue you will find:

Enjoy 𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 May 2026, #𝟭
https://mailchi.mp/ea2e96d64b4c/khaita-newsletter-may-1

In this newsletter you will find:

• a joyous and simple "river" dance Tashi Lungpai Phukla, subtitled with lyrics, transcription and translation,
• information about Khaita events, dedicated to the World Environment Day: practice meeting in Wangdenling (Slovakia) and online special edition of Khaita Forever.

What will we learn? How can you participate? Which program to choose? All the answers in the next newsletter!

For all the exciting news, dance videos, free tutorials and important updates from Khaita Joyful Dances please 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 to our 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 📰

Khaita Newsletter, May #1 From spring awakening we are slowly arriving to summer season, generous in colors, birds voices and sounds of nature, fragrances and freshness full of life. Khaita songs often celebrate this abundance and also bring to our attention a topic of harmonious living of humans and nature.

𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮
A dance initiative promoting well-being, connection and self-expression

During the workshop of the Exploring Khaita program, dedicated to application of Khaita in different situations, we also explored the topic of helping people living with Alzheimer's and dementia.
👉 youtu.be/RTuSZ2go-0I

Khaita Joyful Dances Joyful Dances for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Exploring Khaita 2026 ✨ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦
𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗼𝗻 May 3rd 👇

3. Sacred Places and Sacred Objects: Functions and Benefits
INSTRUCTOR: Sharina Techer (France) and Nadiia Gnatenko (Poland and Ukraine)

Topics:
• Sacred places in various regions of Tibet
• Sacred objects we often meet in Khaita songs
• Sacred places and objects functions and benefits: bringing harmony, peace and fortune
• Songs and dances: singing and dancing together with emphasis on connection of intention, melody and movement

All workshops are open for everyone for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦.
It's possible to organize the translation, please indicate if you need it in the form below.

Each workshop consists of:
• the presentation by an expert of a topic related to Khaita
• an experiential part where steps and movements of some dances will be explained

Reserve your place! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 👉 https://forms.gle/u7sko4DWR3H2JayVA

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𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗔 – 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆

Exploring Khaita 2026 is a 3-month online programme with instructors from all over the world. Its objective is to enter into the practice of Khaita Joyful Dances, and obtain a certain degree of autonomy in the method. The programme consists of monthly workshops and weekly classes, which can be attended separately:

The workshops with invited experts cover various aspects of Khaita Joyful Dances, including their origin, principles and meaning, benefits from the point of view of Tibetan Medicine, cultural and historical content, language etc.

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Do you have any questions?
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🎥 𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗬𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘
A conversation with Adriana Dal Borgo and Eva Leick

👉 youtu.be/p4jLYbh4MT8

A Life of Knowledge ¦ Khaita Joyful Dances with Adriana Dal Borgo and Eva Leick ¦ Lecture 4 360p 30 KHAITA JOYFUL DANCES: PRESENCE IN MOVEMENTAdriana Dal Borgo and Eva Leick on the development and applications of Khaita Joyful DancesKhaita Joyful Dances is ...