Weekly Drop-in “Beat Street Community Drum Circle”: Last circle before the Summer break is Sunday June 24, 2012. Note: no circle on June 3. Info below.
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The Beat Street Community Drum Circle started in 1996 and may well be the longest running weekly drop-in circle in Canada or even North America at 15 years (fact checkers are on it!).
A drum circle is a rhythm-based event where people gather in a circle to express themselves with African drums and percussion instruments. A facilitator guides the session, encouraging and supporting people as they reconnect with their innate sense of rhythm. Inclusiveness is a core principle – people of all backgrounds, mobility, ages and skill levels (even first-time beginners) can participate.
The circle has potential to teach us about community, inter-generational learning, creativity, team building, spirituality, mentoring, wellness, and respect for other cultures. It becomes a model and metaphor for our world family, an opportunity to engage in an age-old activity where young and old (and all of us in between) play and celebrate together.
Drop-in Sundays (from Sept – June), 3 – 5 pm, Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada. An inter-generational, multicultural and weekly rhythmical celebration, all ages and stages welcome, first-time-beginner-friendly, wheelchair accessible (advance notice required), drums and instruments provided. Regular fee: Adults – $10; Children under 16 years, seniors, special needs – $7
“Drum Talk: African Drumming for Creativity, Passion and Healing”, 2012 dates – Aug 10 – 13, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
Check out the Haven Shen article “Drum Talk: Uncovering Joy” http://www.haven.ca/shenblog/?p=1025
Click the image below to register for Drum Talk at the Haven
Since the beginning of time, drums have been utilized to celebrate, communicate, and express all that it means to be human.
This program is for anyone who wants to bring more creativity and passion into their personal lives, work or relationships, including:
* Health care workers and practitioners
* Seekers on a spiritual path
* Music therapists and music lovers
* People living with chronic illness
* Teachers and coaches
* Community organizers
Format: This group drumming program is suited to first-timers or more experienced players, and will involve sound healing techniques, drum circle work, guided imagery with drumming, and playful rhythm games.
