18 Meetup Groups match “Hand Drumming” near Rosedale, MD
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Starting this group because I love to play African hand drums, especially the ensemble tradition (6+ players) of the Mandinka culture. Have been playing djembe for 20 years and dununs for about 15 as a light-hearted and profoundly musical, consciousness healing art form. Have put together bands, performed, arranged and sung in this tradition. Now gathering interested adults of all ages to explore this amazing music. I'm a boomer woman, my career is in the creative arts, I love to teach and play …
"WE ARE THE DRUM" with Quint Lange (ongoing throughout the year - $96.00 for every 6 class session) Whether on club dates from St. Barthe to the Turks and Caicos, to Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine; or in classroom and concert settings in Key West, at the Institute du Developpment de la Personne in Quebec, or having assisted and performed with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York St, it has been Quint Lange's pleasure and privilege to play drums for dancers for ne …
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NEW! Drum Circle Meeting of Interest – A drum circle is a musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. At this first meeting, we’ll see if there is enough interest to get started and figure out some of the logistics. If you have participated in a drum circle before, bring your hand drums and small percussion to this meeting, and help us bring this idea to reality here at home in Jefferson County. …
Do you love drumming or want an opportunity to relax , listen and learn hand drumming? Do you enjoy expressing yourself through poetry, dance, or the instrument of your choice ? Then you want to be a part of D.R.U.M.S. (Drum Rhythms Uniting Minds & Spirits) You can bring your spouse, children, friends & family to share and enjoy the warmth of a healing drum circle on Sundays, 6:00 pm at the Terra Cafe, 101 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD.21218
Hello everyone! We are outdoors along the river at State and Front Sts. We meet twice a month, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, we drum from about 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Join us for a couple hours of fun hand drumming. All levels are welcome, bring a hand drum or other percussion. We love dancers , hoopers and spinners, they enlighten our drum circle.
What is a drum circle? A drum circle is a rhythmical event in which people come together to play drums and other percussion instruments. Drum circles are gaining in popularity here in the United States and all over the world. They are a fun and accessible way to play music in a group setting. There are three types of drum circles: 1) Culturally specific drum circles in which the participants are expected to know and play certain rhythms from different parts of the world. 2) Non-facilitated dr …
As we prepare for the magic of the Full Moon let's express our natural rhythms through dance and music.
This group welcomes all who would like to have fun while learning and playing African drum rhythms on djembe drums and other African instruments. All levels welcome as the style of teaching builds on basic rhythms for the "newbie" while challenging those who are experienced drummers.
We are the Alexandria Drummers! The purpose of this group is to promote health and wellness, community, creativity, and fun through music. If you are looking to have a great time and meet great people this meetup is for you. Our sessions are usually two hours with each session consisting of a warm-up, the drum lesson, a jam session. Come out and join us for a night of fun, community, and self expression. Music is a “universal language” that has been used for thousands of years as an avenue to …
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An opportunity to gather, drum and enjoy eachother's company at the potluck after the drum circle.
We hold drum circles, outdoors when the weather is nice, and indoors otherwise. Beginners are welcome, and there are usually extra drums. Bring extra drums and percussion instruments, and something to sit on (blanket, cushion, etc.) for outdoor events.
Drumming is truly a vehicle for change! When we drum together, COMMUNICATION is conveyed by LISTENING to each other; we are in RELATIONSHIP, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND OURSELVES!!! Together we will use spontaneous voices and inspirational songs that arise in the moment to create a convergence of rhythmic and vocal vibrations. Drumming together breaks down boundary's. The experience is FUN, UPLIFTING, LIBERATING & ENERGIZING. Joyfully, we connect and engage our spirit with the Greater Spirit. We …
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This group is dedicated to those drummers (as well as those who have never drummed before) who are ready to dedicate themselves to learning the art of percussion from the Griot Percussionist Medoune Gueye from Senegal, West Africa. We will be having events throughout the year, as well as classes in Djembe, Sabar and Kutiro drumming styles, focused on the healing properties of drumming from the traditional Griot perspective of Griot Percusionist Medoune Gueye (aka Papa Dame Gueye).
Do you love african music? Can't get enough Fela Kuti, K'naan or Mamady Keita? Are you interested in learning african dance or enhance your skills? Did you always want to learn how to play a Djembe or DunDun? Then this group is for you. One day we might go to a concert of an african artist, another might find us at the Acana Festival or take a dance lesson. From visiting an african exhibit at the museum to eating at a senegalese restaurant or maybe even take a trip to Africa together...the sky i …
The Philadelphia Barefoot Boogie, now in its seventh year, is devoted to creating the space for people to enjoy life and play together, meet new friends and lift their spirits through moving to exciting and inspirational recorded music and live drumming. Through exploring movement, music and dance together we create a vibrant community that allows us all to express ourselves freely and supportively in a smoke-free, drug-free and hype-free atmosphere. If you love to dance, if you love to move to …
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As a Reading area bellydance performer, instructor and promoter of dance events, I am looking to unite the bellydance community regardless of style of bellydance. Bellydance is a dance of Sisterhood whether enjoyed for recreation, exercise or performance. Any women interested in the dance, currently dancing, instructing or performing within the Berks, Lancaster or Lehigh areas should join to share ideas on promoting bellydance, getting together to dance (and drum) and support each other in the d …
We are a group of lovers of the dance of peace ~ attuning to the heart ~ co-creating harmony through embodied prayer, sacred intention, conscious movement, pure sound, the glance of the soul. We are musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers of the message of unity, revelers in the mystical, celebrants of all sacred traditions. The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual t …
Hi Folks ... Instead of creating our usual grooves that intermingle on the drums, we will do the same, but with our voices in a very playful, intuitive and spontaneous way, improvised on the spot. Much of this exploration will be influenced on work I have done with Bobby McFerrin, who created his Circle Songs method. Quoting McFerrin ... "It's primal, unadorned singing. I've always felt that singing a song without words makes one song a thousand songs because the people who hear it can bring th …
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