Drum and dance activities this weekend…

From Mark:
Saturday 4 - 6pm - free
Broward Drum Circle at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek - Broward County has some of the best drummers in South Florida, and this is the best place to find them on a Saturday afternoon. The site is sheltered, so the circle rocks even in a downpour. I come up from Miami, and it’s always worth the trip. I plan to be there early to warm up.

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Sunday 2-ish till 6-ish - free
Oak Grove Park Drum Circle at 159 St & NE 6 Ave in Miami, across the lake from the parking lot & playground. This is a young circle with a distinctly Haitian flavor. There are more good (really good) drummers than there are drums, so bring extras if you have them. There is some seating; but you may want to bring your own. If you want to bring kids, the playground is great (LOTS of kids - all playing very seriously); but it is across the lake from the drum circle, so if you feel that you have to be right next to your kids when they play you may not be comfortable.Also notice th “ish” on the times. I have arrived a couple of time and not heard any drumming; but as soon as I start warming up, a group materializes (as if they were just waiting for me - made me feel quite special).

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Saturday 3/29 Harambee West African dance class 3:00 - 4:30PM - suggested donation $5
17030 S Dixie Hwy Perrine, FL Drummers who know Kuku, Sorsonet, Lamba, Manjani are invited

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Sunday 3/30 Delou Africa Community Dance Class - 3 PM at FIU Biscayne Campus Academic 2 Bldg, North Miami, FL in the second floor studio Please arrive at 3 PM, ready to start warm up. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the beginning of class.No matter what you do, have fun playing in this wonderful weather down here in South Florida!

Drum circle March 16 - pictures

March drum circle & Tequesta cirle

Tequesta Circle a Spring Equinox Gathering at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3313 Friday, March 21, 2007 7:00-11:00 pm. $5/Adult, Kids under 10 Free This is a primitive camp setting. Come picnic style. Bring your DRUMS, Percussion Instruments, Belly Dancing gear, Summer Celebration Clothing (whites, yellows, etc), Altar items for the collective altar to be charged, Snacks and Drinks, Citronella, Your Smiles and Good Intentions to share in this fun-filled, spiritual community gathering.

And also, this weekend:
Saturday 4 - 6 PM (new but not new time) Peacock Park in Coconut Grove - by the playground bring your own seating
there is shelter nearby in case of inclement weather
and on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm:
Oak Grove Park at NE 6 Ave & 159 Street (go north on NE 6 Ave from 135th Street)

Winter Haven Drum Circle March, Sunday 9th

The Winter Haven Drum Circle, sponsored by WINTER HAVEN, CHAIN OF
LAKES CITY, will take place this Sunday the 9th at 2PM at Central
Park, 4th and Ave A NW in Winter Haven, Fl. Coming from south on
highway 17, turn right on Ave AThe Winter haven Drum Circle focuses on drum and balafon music from
Guinea West Africa with rhythms like Lamban, Sorsonnet, Soli, Kuku,
Yankhadi being our standard stock. However, the circle is open to
anyone who wants to share a rhythm.This drum circle will be unique in that it will be facilitated by a
master balafonist, Mr. Abou Sylla, from Guinea West African who is
doing a residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. http://
home.valint.net/ferabas/resume_abou.html is a resume on Mr. Sylla.

Spread the word, bring your drums, and let’s make some sweet music.