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This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.
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Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …
A high-energy, FUN, celebration of drumming and community. For beginners wanting to try something new, friends, experienced drummers, dancers. We celebrate the traditions - rhythms that have built energy for hundreds of years for celebration, dance, ritual - just plain FUN! As well as whatever you bring to it! We'll have drums to share, and support for newcomers, and energy for everyone. Meets monthly. 6:30 Mini-Class Intro 7-9 pm Drum Circle $6 donation, children under 12 free. …
Four Points Singing Meditation is an interfaith/non-sectarian spiritual group that combines many types of group singing, chanting, toning and drumming with observation of silence. The combination/juxtaposition of singing, drumming and meditation, which are often engaged in separately, result in a synergy that enhances both sound and stillness.
Our first few meetings will guide the direction of this group. We will explore sound forms, learn simple percussion and drumming techniques, and play a few rhythms. After the basics, we will simply play and discover the particular energy of the group and let it evolve from there. Please bring something to the group that makes a sound but isn't a traditional instrument. Get creative and find something you like, be it pots and pans, keys, beans, a soda bottle, etc. You are also welcome to bring …
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Have you ever experienced that utter exhiliration of "being in the zone"? When everything felt perfect, you could see the world crystal clear and time seemed elastic? Taketina is a unique way that allows you to encounter that sense of "being in the zone". TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and inter …
This is where I will post different Native American Cultural Activities, such as Powwows, Festivals, Feasts, Meetings and other activities in the Boston area. I am a member of the United Native American Cultural Center in Ayer, MA. If you are curious about Native American Culture and would like to participate in activities or if you are Native American, then this is a good group for you.
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