Drum circle activities last week of February 2009
Bagua Drum Circle – Friday February 27, 2009 – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm – 4736 NE 2nd Ave – Miami, FL – 305-757-9857
Welcoming staff – Beautiful garden – Bring your drum or other instrument
Mark Richards send us invitation for MARCH 14 & 15:
SOUTH FLORIDA AFRICAN DANCE COLLECTIVE MIAMI IS GOING TO BE ON FIRE!!!!!!!!
MOUMINATOU CAMARA – MOHAMED DACOSTA – KWAME DENSU OPARE
Saturday MARCH 14: 3:00PM – 8:00PM
Sunday MARCH 15: 1:00PM – 6:00PM
DANCE CLASSES – Saturday
DANCE & DRUM CLASSES – Sunday
(actual schedule to be posted shortly)
DANCE: $5.00 – DRUM: $10.00 @ AFRICAN HERITAGE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER – 6161 NW 22 AVE MIAMI FL 33142 PH: 305-638-6771
Full moon drum circle – February 9th
At last February drum circle is upon us. Next Monday, the full moon drum circle would be held in the glorius beaches of Miami beach. If you plan to go, please plan ahead the clothes and protection for the current chilly nights in South Florida. More info at the Miami drums full moon circle page . It’s becoming a tradition for some people to also leave their comments after drumming, so all type of constructive critique is welcome.
Also this weekend:
Hollywood Drum Circle/Picnic, on Saturday the 8th at 3:00 pm – Holland Park – Main Level of Waterfront Tower, 801 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33019 – 954-889-8615
Broward drum circle – click here for broward info
And two Sundays from next one, we have, once again the Virginia Key Drum circle. I was fortunate to play for a little while on the last one. I’m posting some pictures I took from the drum circle.
Virginia Key drum circle
Virginia Key drum circle
Joe playing iphone Kalimba and jam blocks
Virginia Key drum circle
Virginia Key Beach Drum Circle is this Sunday – Jan 18th 2009
The Virginia Key Beach Drum Circle is this Sunday.
Bring your drum, bring your dancing feet, and bring hydration. Dress
appropriately for the weather at the time. This is a wonderful venue: covered, light, near the ocean, bathrooms available, some seating (you still may want to bring your own , though).
Once you see the site and play there, you’ll agree that this is one of THE perfect places for a drum circle in Miami.
The Dec 26th drum circle there was great, attended by some of the best drummers in Miami and Broward, as well as the very best dancers (all of those under 5 years old) in the world! Date: Sunday January 18, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Sunday.
Location: Virginia Key Beach Park – Dance Floor Street: 4020 Virginia Beach. Virginia Key, Miami, FL
Phone: 305-960-4600 / 305-632-7514 / 305-960-4618
Drums and other acoustic instruments welcome! Every 3rd Sunday at Virginia Beach on Virginia Key.
email: HVKBEvents@gmail.com
Directions:
NOT the park entrance that is used to get to Jimbo’s. AFTER the Seaquarium (right before the bridge to Key Biscayne) turn left at 2nd traffic light. There will be a small green sign in the median displaying Virginia Key Beach Park. NOAA building and SE Fisheries are on opposite sides of the entrance road to the park
Drum until the year ends!
Mark Richards, from the miamidrum yahoo group is organizing the Virginia Key drum cicle:
Friday December 26, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Virginia Key Beach Park Dance Floor 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key, Miami, FL. Bring your drum. Bring your dancing feet.
There will be a fire pit to warm things up. The park entrance fee is $3 per car; but if you show your drum, they may waive the fee. Check the weather and dress accordingly. Bring your own seating.
Directions:
NOT the park entrance that is used to get to Jimbo’s. AFTER the Seaquarium (right before the bridge to Key Biscayne) turn left at 2nd traffic light. There will be a small green sign in the median displaying Virginia Key Beach Park. NOAA building and SE Fisheries are on opposite sides of the entrance road to the park.
…and at Saturday 26th :
Liberate your inner child & celebrate the last New Moon of 2008! – at the sandy beaches of miami beach, around or close the 79th St. Let your creativity & dreams spiral into the universe, knowing that this is a time of growing energy, newness, rejuvenation, growth, renewal, and hope.
Refresh your spirit with the ancient sounds of the sacred drums and dance with joy for the upcoming New Year!
Then the following day – Sunday 28th Delou is having another drum and dance class at FIU
Dance Fabrique – Delou Performance and classes – Djonga Kembe
Friday Dec 5, 2008. 8pm
DANCE FABRIQUE is the story of true love set against the backdrop of social and family values in a West African community. Traditional Guinea rhythms, songs and dances provide a colorful and musical narrative which begins with the initial attraction between the young man and woman, the coming together of two families, culminating in the joyful celebration of a marriage party with the bride and groom, family and the entire village. Tickets are $10, $5 for students. Free for children 3 years and younger.
Saturday Dec 6, Delou African ensemble will be performing at the The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County located at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, 33132, the event is call Family Fest. Performance time is 1pm-1:30pm.
SUNDAY December 7,2008 – 3000 NE 151 St. Miami Fl.
FIU Biscayne Campus Academic 2 Bldg. Rm. 220 (305) 978-3866 (305) 807-0398
BALAFON: 1:30PM-2:30PM (Extra balafons available) ($25.00)
DRUM: 2:30-4:00PM ($15.00)
DANCE: 4:00-5:30PM ($12.00)
Also:
Friday December 5, 2008
Drum Circle with the Djonga Kembe Drum Collective – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Miami Art Space. NW 16 Street between NW 2nd & 3rd Avenues. Requirements: Bring your drums, Bring your goood vibes, Bring your dancing feet 😀
Last November weekend – Turkey and drum circle
Delou is canceling this weekend class, Sunday November 30th. Resumes following week.
Friday November 28th
- Bagua Haitian Drumming Circle -From 8 PM to 10 PM – 4600 NE 2nd Ave # 7 Miami, FL 33137
Saturday November 29th
Sunday November 30th
- Haitian Drum Circle at Oak Grove Park – 690 NE 159 Street 4 Pm
- Hollywood Drum Circle
Following
Monday December 1st
around 7PM Saidou is again teaching at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. 6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142. 305-638-6771
Last but not least:
Winter SolsticWinter Solstice Tequesta Drum/Dance/Fire Circle Celebration. In honor of the old tribes who lived here 6pm-Midnight Sunday, December 21, 2008 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale FL. (954) 468-2791 (954) 564-4521
$7 entrance fee
Happy Turkey day!
Miamidrum – Full moon drum circle + Delou resume its classes
Full moon tonight at miamidrum.com – Check the Miami beach full moon page for info
Also, this weekend Delou African Ensemble resumes its community classes:
Traditional Balafon Drum & Dance workshops Instructed by Ibrahima Dioubate/Guinea
Professional Djembe Djun Djun/ Percussion Mory Fofana Guinean/formerly from Wofa
Professional Dance Instructed by Aboudalaye Diallo/Mali
SUNDAY November 16,2008 3000 NE 151 St. Miami Fl. FIU Biscayne Campus Academic 2 Bldg. Rm. 220
(305) 978-3866 (305) 807-0398
www.delouafrica.com
BALAFON: 1:30PM-2:30PM ($25.00)..
DRUM: 2:30-4:00PM ($15.00)..
DANCE: 4:00-5:30PM ($12.00)..
The core vision is inspired by the West African folklore tradition, but we
are open to other folkloric art forms, such as Caribbean folklore, Haitian
folklore, Cuban Folklore, and other regions in Africa.
Saturday and Sunday – Drum, drum and drum some more on South Florida
I hope you guys had a great Halloween…
Here we go again, lots of things to do this weekend. Delou African ensemble classes are resuming next weekend, I’ll post more info later next week.
If you’re around Miami-Dade:
Sidewalk Drum Circles in Coconut Grove this Saturday & Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 Pm on Grand Ave across from the bookstore.
These drum circles are sanctioned by the Mad Hatter people, who will also be providing some extra seating.
On Sunday late afternoon/evening, drum at The Great Grove Picnic in Peacock Park.
Then if you’re around Broward:
Hollywood Drum Circle/Picnic Sunday November 9 – 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Holland Park – Main Level of Waterfront Tower – 801 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33019
also…
The broward drum circle at fern forest park click here for info…
Hope to see you at any of the drum circles!
Drum activities – October 24, 25 and 26. 2008
Hollywood Drum Circle & Potluck Picnic starts at 4:00pm. Park closes at 8:30pm.
Free Holland Park, main level of Waterfront Tower, 801 Johnson St., Hollywood FL 33019
“Good people, good vibes, good food, awesome beats!”
We’ll be jamming in a beautiful, breezy setting right by the water, in a gorgeous park.
No drugs, no alcohol containers, no fire, no littering. Belly dancers welcome.
Please bring: hand instruments, snacks/drinks to share (optional), kids, positive energy
& smiles.
Bagua Drum Circle – Friday October 24, 2008. 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
4736 N.E. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL (305) 757-9857
Rain or Shine!
Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) – 4PM – Saturday 11 -201 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek West side of Lyons Road just south of Atlantic Blvd.) The park closes at 6pm. We will be drumming about 1 1/2 hours in the pavilion on the right just before the first parking lot. Listen for the drums. Park your car. Walk to the pavilion.
October weekend – South Florida drum & percussion activities
Garden of Eatin’ Drum Circle – Saturday October 11, 2008 – 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Garden of Eatin’ Vegetarian Restaurant: 136 NW 62nd St. Miami, FL 33150 (305) 754-8050
Sean Dibble will lead the circle.Bring your drum.Get there early & bring your appetite – the food is great!
If you’re up in Broward, check the Fern forest drum circle:
Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) – 4PM – Saturday 11 -201 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek West side of Lyons Road just south of Atlantic Blvd.) The park closes at 6pm. We will be drumming about 1 1/2 hours in the pavilion on the right just before the first parking lot. Listen for the drums. Park your car. Walk to the pavilion.
More drums up in Broward:
Hollywood Drum Circle/Picnic – Sunday October 12, 2008 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Holland Park – Main Level of Waterfront Tower – 801 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33019
For more info, contact Kirsten: 954-889-8615
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