SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
PALM BEACH COUNTY EDITION
Thursday 1 May 2008

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Publisher, 561-350-3930
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DRUMMING NEWS:

"There is a new "Drum Circle" themed movie out now titled, 'The Visitor'
that is helping to bring drum circles more into the mainstream. It's
being shown now in theaters."

Here is the official website where you can watch excerpts from various
scenes from the movie: http://thevisitorfilm.com/main.html



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A. 2 SPECIAL SPIRITUAL EVENTS (BLATANT PLUG FOR EVENTS DEAR TO MY HEART)
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KIRTAN!
(spiritual chanting/dancing/drumming, plus poetry from the Mystics)

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 7:30-9:30pm
(and the 1st Saturday of every month)

PremShakti on vocals & harmonium, Michael Dean Goodman on drums and spiri-
tual commentary. Often there are guest artists on vocals, tabla, sitar,
singing bowls, guitar, etc. You are welcome to sing along, drum or play
other instruments in accompaniment, dance, meditate, or just enjoy.

PREMSHAKTI:
PremShakti's voice and devotion will light up your life. She has devoted
her life to spiritual practice and teaching. She helped found the Kri-
palu Center in Massachusetts - the world's largest yoga teaching center -
where she studied with Swami Kripalu, and was given the title "Acharya"
(spiritual teacher). She is internationally renowned as a 'teacher of
teachers', and has traveled the world leading kirtans, teaching yoga,
and serving individuals through her counseling and life coaching.

$15 (or less with multi-event passes).
(No one is turned away due to lack of funds.)

Held at: PremYoga Center, 1095 N. Military Tr., Haverhill (West Palm
Beach) FL, 561-640-YOGA (9642), www.PremYoga.com, office@...
1 block north of Belvedere Rd., 1 mile south of Okeechobee, on the west
side of Military Trail, across from WalMart, just west of the Airport.

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TURIYA MEDITATION (TM): FREE INTRODUCTORY TALK

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 7:30-9:00pm
(and the 2nd Monday of every month)

Hear about the practical and spiritual results that effortless meditation
can bring about, and see a review of the powerful scientific research ver-
ifying these results. Find out how to learn this ancient, yet modern tech-
nique, to use as a tool to improve your life.

If you've ever wondered about meditation, if you've ever tried some form
of meditation that left you unsatisfied or frustrated, if you've ever
longed to wake up and remember your core Reality, if you've ever wanted
to unfold the 90% of our potential that lies dormant within us - you must
attend one of these talks, given by an expert who was initiated into the
ancient vedic/yogic tradition of Masters, and who has trained thousands
of people over the past 35 years!

Deep meditation unfolds the full 200% potential of life - 100% inner
peace & freedom, plus 100% outer dynamism, intelligence, creativity,
love, health, success, & happiness. This is the meditation described
by Maharishi Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras (the guidebook for yoga) -
the simple, natural, effortless meditation that brings fulfillment to
the practice of yoga, that establishes samadhi at the core of life, and
that brings (1) increased clarity of mind and intelligence, (2) better
health, physical coordination, and reversal of stress-related aging,
(3) more loving, compassionate, giving behavior, and deeper relation-
ships, (4) and the very real foundation for a peaceful society.

Modern life can be a very pressured and stressful experience; this me-
ditation is the most effective stress-melting technology in the world.

Held at the PremYoga Center, 1095 N. Military Tr., West Palm Beach
Just west of the Palm Beach Airport, 1 block north of Belvedere, on the
west side of Military Tr., across from Wal-Mart.
Info: 561-640-9642, www.PremYoga.com

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CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT EVENTS ON THE PREMYOGA CENTER CALENDAR - GO TO:
http://www.PremYoga.com


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B. DRUM CIRCLES - SUMMARY FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY - BY DATE
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These are drum circles - classes & performances are listed separately
in section C3 below.

THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
Global Love Day - And Worldwide Drum Vigil
Worldwide locations
http://www.whirlingrainbow.com/howtohost.htm
See details below

THURSDAY, MAY 1ST (AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY)
Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle Meetup Group - Drum Island Drum Circle
North Palm Beach FL, 7-11pm, free
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 2ND (1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH)
Kevro Art Bar Drum Circle
Delray Beach FL, 9pm, free
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 2ND (AND EVERY FRIDAY)
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 2ND-4TH
Paralounge Drum Gathering
Mayo FL, 3 days, see website for fees
See details below

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD (1ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH)
Kirtan (spiritual chanting/dancing/drumming, plus poetry from the Mys-
tics), led by PremShakti with guest musicians
West Palm Beach FL, PremYoga Center, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 (or substantially
less if you buy a multi-event pass)
See details below

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
Free Community Drum Circle
Led by Zomzi Love
West Palm Beach FL, 4:00-6:00pm
See details below

SUNDAY, MAY 4TH (AND EVERY SUNDAY)
Shepard Park Drum Circle (MARTIN COUNTY)
Stuart FL, from 5-9pm, free
See details below

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH
Frank's Drum Circle
Delray Beach FL, 7:30pm
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 9TH (AND EVERY FRIDAY)
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SUNDAY, MAY 11TH (AND EVERY SUNDAY)
Shepard Park Drum Circle (MARTIN COUNTY)
Stuart FL, from 5-9pm, free
See details below

MONDAY, MAY 12TH
Lake Worth Drummer Meetup Group and Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 6pm
See details below

THURSDAY, MAY 15TH (AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY)
Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle Meetup Group - Drum Island Drum Circle
North Palm Beach FL, 7-11pm, free
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 16TH (AND EVERY FRIDAY)
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SUNDAY, MAY 18TH (AND EVERY SUNDAY)
Shepard Park Drum Circle (MARTIN COUNTY)
Stuart FL, from 5-9pm, free
See details below

MONDAY, MAY 19TH
Full Moon Drum Circle - Palm Beach County (Lake Worth Beach)
Lake Worth FL, 8-11pm (or later - till they shut the park), free
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! (UNDER THE BIG PAVILION IF RAINING)
See details below

MONDAY, MAY 19TH
Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 23RD
(AND EVERY FRIDAY)
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH
Changing Times Drumming Circle
West Palm Beach FL, 5:30-7:30pm, $20
See details below

SUNDAY, MAY 25TH (AND EVERY SUNDAY)
Shepard Park Drum Circle (MARTIN COUNTY)
Stuart FL, from 5-9pm, free
See details below

THURSDAY, MAY 29TH (AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY)
Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle Meetup Group - Drum Island Drum Circle
North Palm Beach FL, 7-11pm, free
See details below

FRIDAY, MAY 30TH (AND EVERY FRIDAY)
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SATURDAY, MAY 31ST (AND THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH)
Bonfire drum circle, party, dance, potluck
Hosted by Michael Dean Goodman and PremShakti
Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL, 8:00pm till midnight (or beyond), free
See details below


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C. DRUM CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS - PALM BEACH COUNTY
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C1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS
C2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS
C3. DRUMMING/DANCING LESSONS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.


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C1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** THURSDAY, MAY 1ST ***

Global Love Day - And Worldwide Drum Vigil

Share your beautiful love and light with all - consciously and with
intention today and join many across the planet as we love and honor
Mother Earth and all her children. Let peace prevail on Earth, now!

Each host site will follow the film screening with a World Wide Drum-
ming Vigil to consciously focus on love and what it means to practice
love in all areas of our lives. This will send a pulse of Love around
the Earth which will be a beacon to call all Earth's people on the
path of the Heart. Through the heartbeat of the drum we can strengthen
the heart to love unconditionally all year long.

http://www.whirlingrainbow.com/howtohost.htm

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*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 2ND-4TH ***

Paralounge Drum Gathering

It's time again for a family re-union. The Paralounge is in a new home
and we're excited to share it with you! We have a great lineup of tal-
ent; we are very honored to have Kevin Locke present. He will present
on Native American, Lakota Nation, indigenous music and tradition. We
have Afro-Carribean music, marimba music, Australian didgeridoo, and
world percussion band music for you. The ensembles are amazing!

1. There are some great workshops for the entire family.
2. The performances are spectacular.
3. The drum circle lasts until dawn!

So bring good intentions and interact with a community of multicultural
drum circle enthusiasts from around the world. Explore the world of in-
digenous music and the cultures that made it possible.

Info: www.paralounge.net for pictures and full details

Held at: The River Rendezvous, Mayo FL
This is a very beautiful campground, directly on the Suwannee River.
There is an awesome fresh water spring on the premises known as Con-
vict Spring. It's pool size and very pristine. The campground of-
fers lodging, primitive camping, and upgraded campsites with electri-
city and water. There are also full RV hook ups.

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*** SATURDAY, MAY 3RD ***

Free Community Drum Circle

4:00-6:00pm

Led by Zomzi Satya Love, zomzilove@...

Held at: The Pleasant City Heritage Gallery, 2117 N. Dixie Hwy., West
Palm Beach FL

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*** SATURDAY, MAY 24TH ***

Changing Times Drumming Circle

5:30-7:30pm, $20

Led by David A. Cronin and Buckley Griffis

Come celebrate the power of the drum as we come together in sacred cir-
cle. Drumming is a wonderful way of connecting to one’s inner self while
at the same time creating a powerful group experience. Drumming is one
of mankind’s most ancient forms of self-discovery, entertainment, and
communication. Allowing oneself to open into the experience of drumming
oftentimes moves the mind past the conscious thinking level and into a
sense of joy and connectedness with others and Spirit. You do not have
to be an experienced drummer or even own a drum to participate. This
month’s drumming will be extra fun as we will be using two pow-wow
drums.

Held at: Changing Times Books & Gifts, 911 Village Blvd., Ste 806,
West Palm Beach, FL, 561-640-0496, info@...,
www.changingtimesgi fts.com


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C2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** SATURDAY, MAY 31ST ***

Bonfire Drum Circle / Party / Dance / Potluck
Hosted by PremShakti & Michael Dean Goodman

Last Saturday of the month, 8pm-midnight (or later), free

Join the Gathering of Our Conscious Tribe to Celebrate Life Together.
Come and have fun with us - WE HAD OVER 90 PEOPLE FOR LAST MONTH'S PAR-
TY! Let's build on that and make this a year of incredible ecstasy.

3 GREAT EVENTS ROLLED INTO ONE!

(1) BONFIRE DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE
(held indoors in case of rain)

* JAM to great rhythms - African, Latin, Middle-Eastern, World, Tribal
* RADIANT DANCERS - bellydancers, free-form dancers, contact dancers, etc.
* PERFORMERS - fire-spinners, poi-twirlers, fire-breathers, etc. welcome!
* NEWLY-DECORATED FIRE CIRCLE - see over 3000 lights twinkling in the
trees, in a circle-of-light around us

(2) HOUSE PARTY

* POTLUCK (bring something to share - main dish, dessert, beverage)
* GREAT CONVERSATION - networking/satsang with conscious people
* SING-ALONG at the piano (oldies, folk, Broadway, rock, spiritual, etc.)
* MUSICAL PERFORMANCES (instruments, voices) are welcome
* POSSIBLE KIRTAN (spiritual chanting with PremShakti and guest musicians,
singing bowls, etc.) - sing along, dance, meditate, or just enjoy this
delight for the ears and the heart
* GOD/GODDESS CARD READINGS
* MASSAGE & HEALING EXCHANGES on our massage table

(3) DANCE

* Partner (and free-form) dancing on our wood dance floor
* Great music (both hot & cool) - Latin, ballroom, swing, disco, tango, pop
* Mini-lessons to help you find your groove

HELD AT OUR HOME:
4855 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL
Just west of the Palm Beach Airport * 2 blocks west of Military Tr.
NE Corner of Belvedere Rd. and Park Ln.
Info: Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@...

* From I-95 northbound, exit at Belvedere Rd./Palm Beach airport, end of
exit ramp turn left onto Belvedere Rd. west
* From I-95 southbound, exit at Belvedere Rd., end of the exit ramp turn
right onto Belvedere Rd. west
* Either way: Pass the airport on the left, go around the curve, pass Mi-
litary Trail, pass 1 street on the right, turn right on the 2nd street
(Park Ln.) 1 block before Haverhill Rd.; our house is the NE corner of
Belvedere & Park Ln.
* PARKING: please park only along the east (right) side of Park Ln. -
NOT blocking any neighbor's driveway.

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*** WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH ***

Frank's Drum Circle

Monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm

Held at: John & Laura's home, 702 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach, 561-929-3881
2 blocks west of Swinton, 7 blocks north of Atlantic

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*** MONDAY, MAY 19TH ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Palm Beach County (Lake Worth Beach)

Monthly on the full Moon, 8-11pm (or later - till they close the park),
free (except for parking meters)

A FEW MONTHS AGO (DUE TO THE LUNAR ECLIPSE) WE HAD OVER 150 PEOPLE -
DRUMMERS, DANCERS, AND FIRE-PERFORMERS. THIS HAS BECOME A WONDERFUL
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION - NOT TO BE MISSED!

Held: On the beach just north of the Lake Worth Ocean Pier, at the back
of the park, Lake Ave. at A1A, Lake Worth FL

The beach & park officially close at 11pm, although rarely does anyone
come around to enforce that till later. Remember, it can be chilly on
the beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly. If it rains, or
gets too windy, we drum/dance under the huge picnic shelter (pavilion)
in the same park, 100 yds. west of the beach - you drive past it on your
left about 1/10 mile after you entered the park.

Directions:

* From I-95:
- Southbound
1. Exit 10th Ave. North - eastbound
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
4. See 5-10 below
- Northbound
1. Exit 6th Ave. South - eastbound
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
4. See 5-10 below

* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
3. See 5-10 below

* In every case:
5. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
6. Cross A1A
7. Enter the park & bear right (the road makes a large counterclock-
wise circle)
8. Go all the way around the back, and just past the Ocean Pier
9. Park between the pier and the 1st lifeguard station to the north
10. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meters
& put the receipt on your dashboard. Parking tickets cost $20-25.

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*** MONDAY, MAY 19TH ***

Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle

On the night of the full moon, Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free

Info: Joe and Jay (Beat Bombers), JupiterDrummer@...,
http://www.SoulCypherMusic.com

Directions:
1. From I-95
2. Take the Donald Ross Rd. exit (#83) east
3. Turn left (north) on A1A
4. Go 1 mile north of the Juno Beach fishing pier (or 2 miles south
of Indiantown Rd.) - at boardwalk #11 (numbers are on the shower
poles)
5. Look for tiki torches on the beach to your right.

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*** FRIDAY, MAY 2ND ***

Kevro Art Bar Drum Circle

1st Friday of each month, 9pm, free

Come for drumming, dancing, and fire performances by Daniela & others

Hosted by: Hip-Notic Dance Company, www.Hip-NoticDanceCompany.com
Info: Daniela <dancingwahine3@...>

Held at: Kevro Art Bar, 166 SE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach FL (2 blocks south
of Atlantic, along the downtown train tracks on 2nd Ave.), 561-278-9675,
www.kevroart.com, http://www.myspace.com/kevroartbarindelraybeach
Photo gallery, art bar...with a huge outside patio area for us.

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*** SATURDAY, MAY 3RD ***

Kirtan (spiritual chanting/dancing/drumming, intermixed with poetry from
the Mystics)

1st Saturday of each month, 7:30-9:30pm

PremShakti on vocals & harmonium, Michael Dean Goodman on drums and spiri-
tual commentary. Often there are guest artists on vocals, tabla, sitar,
singing bowls, guitar, etc. You are welcome to sing along, drum or play
other instruments in accompaniment, dance, meditate, or just enjoy.

PREMSHAKTI:
PremShakti's voice and devotion will light up your life. She has devoted
her life to spiritual practice and teaching. She helped found the Kri-
palu Center in Massachusetts - the world's largest yoga teaching center -
where she studied with Swami Kripalu, and was given the title "Acharya"
(spiritual teacher). She is internationally renowned as a 'teacher of
teachers', and has traveled the world leading kirtans, teaching yoga,
and serving individuals through her counseling and life coaching.

$15 (or less with multi-event passes).
(No one is turned away due to lack of funds.)

Held at: PremYoga Center, 1095 N. Military Tr., Haverhill (West Palm
Beach) FL, 561-640-YOGA (9642), www.PremYoga.com, office@...
1 block north of Belvedere Rd., 1 mile south of Okeechobee, on the west
side of Military Trail, across from WalMart, just west of the Airport.

A. From I-95 northbound or southbound
Exit onto Belvedere Rd. westbound
Curve around the Palm Beach Airport
Turn right/north on Military (at Walmart)
Make a u-turn at the first opportunity
Come back a few blocks to the Center, on your right in a strip mall,
next to the florist

B. From the Turnpike northbound
Exit onto Southern Blvd. eastbound
Turn left/northbound on Military Trail (it's a right-side exit ramp)
Go about a mile and pass Belvedere Rd.
Make a u-turn at the first opportunity
Come back a few blocks to the Center, on your right in a strip mall,
next to the florist

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NEW! NEW! NEW!

*** MONDAY, MAY 12TH ***

Lake Worth Drummer Meetup Group and Drum Circle

6pm

Meet other local drummers to talk about gigs, gear, and techniques!
Each group member will take a few minutes to talk about their style and
what they hope to get from the group. There will be a brief Florida
Stage presentation about how it fits into the whole equation. And there
will be a show and tell for everyone. Bring your drums and let the spirit
move you. Water, soda, and some wine will be available for refreshments.

Info: drums-124@...; http://drums.meetup.com/124/

Held at: Florida Stage, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth FL, 561-585-3404
X135. In the Plaza del Mar across the street from the Ritz Carlton Palm
Beach at the corner of A1A and Ocean Ave. We'll meet in the lobby.

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*** THURSDAY, MAY 1ST, 15TH, 29TH ***

Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle Meetup Group - Drum Island Drum Circle

Every other Thursday, 7-11pm, free

Bring a drum or other percussion instrument. Enjoy the 2 fire pits, plus
drumming & dancing under the stars.

Info: www.burningpeanut.com, http://drumcircle.meetup.com/278/
Corey 305-803-3791, corey@...
Organized by Corey Crowley, founder of the Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle
Meetup, and Friends of the Burning Peanut.

Held at: Cruzan Rum Bar, 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd., off PGA Blvd. next to
Panama Hatties, North Palm Beach FL, 305-803-3791. Take I-95, exit PGA
Blvd. west, cross the bridge, make the 1st right turn. Happy Hour from
4-7pm - bring your drums early and start the jam. This is a waterfront
beach bar.

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*** SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH, 25TH ***

Shepard Park Drum Circle (STUART FL, MARTIN COUNTY)

Every Sunday, starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (adver-
tised to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in Jan-
uary.

In existence for 15 years.

Held at: Shepard Park (overlooking the St. Lucie River), Stuart FL

Info: Tim Brown <Timsdrums@...>, 772-486-4671

Directions:
* Northbound
1. Take I-95 north
2. Exit #101 (FL 76 north)
3. After 5.7 miles, turn slight left (north/west) on SW Federal Hwy.
(US1/FL5N)
4. After 1/2 mile, turn left (west) on West Ocean Blvd. (at Fraser
Creek Boat Marina, and Roosevelt Bridge), and continue 0.1 mile
into Shepard Park

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*** FRIDAY, MAY 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD, 30TH ***

Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle

Every Friday, 9pm to midnight, free

Held at: Sunsport Gardens, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL

Note: Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist
resort founded in 1965. Nudity is completely optional; many drummers/
dancers remain clothed, but some nudity will be present; the atmosphere
is very respectful.

Drumming occurs around a big bonfire outdoors in the special drum cir-
cle clearing by the lake. In rainy weather, they drum inside a building
next to the pool.

After the drum circle, you may use the 85-degree swimming pool, 104-de-
gree hottub (seats 15), or sauna - please bring your own towel. Nudity
is required (and quite natural) in these facilities.

Info: 800-551-7217, 561-793-0423, frontdesk@...,
http://www.sunsportgardens.com/

Directions:

* From the south and east:
1. Take the Florida Turnpike or I-95 north
2. Exit Okeechobee Blvd. west (Turnpike exit #99; I-95 exit #70)
3. Go west 8.5 miles beyond the Turnpike
4. Drive through the town of Royal Palm Beach; then the road narrows
to two lanes and you're out in the countryside
5. Pass the fire station and E Road - then turn right (north) on D
Road (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stop sign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below

* From the North:
1. Take I-95 south
2. Exit at Northlake Blvd. west
3. Go west 8.5 miles
4. Turn left at a traffic light onto Coconut Blvd.
5. Go 5 miles till the road ends at a 'T' (40th St.)
6. Turn right onto 40th St.
7. Go 1.5 miles
8. Jog left at 140th Ave. (look for the sign)
9. After a short distance, turn right into Sunsport Gardens
10. Follow instructions a-d below

* From the West:
1. Take SR 80 east
2. Turn left (north) at the traffic light at Seminole Pratt Whitney.
3. Go 1.5 miles
4. Turn right (east) on Okeechobee Blvd.
5. Turn left (north) on D Road (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stop sign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below

* In all cases:
a. Pass through the security gate and continue down the entry road
b. Bear right at the 1st opportunity, stop at the security shack on
your left to check in
c. Then bear right around the island and turn right at the stop sign
d. Go about 1/4 mile - the fire pit area (drum circle) will be on
your left, next to the pond.

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OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES

*** FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!) -
Spring Equinox and Full Moon Celebration

Every Solstice & Equinox - at the start of each season, 7pm-midnight, $5
entrance fee per adult (kids under 10 free if accompanied by an adult),
fee goes toward event costs (insurance, staffing - hiring park rangers
for the night, etc.).

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - if you
plan to partake, please bring a dish or drink that would be enough
for yourself; an Earth-centered ceremony to welcome in the season (at
about 9pm). Performers are very welcome - fire-dancers/spinners/breath-
ers will have a special area set aside and must show proof of insurance.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are
invited to come together under the beautiful canopy of the sky, in a
preserved 'native Florida coastal habitat' It's an opportunity to
align our thoughts and energies with our own core of being, with the
seasonal shifts on our planet (Earth), with the energy effects of our
star (the Sun), and with the powers of the universe that form all
things (which you may call God/Goddess, Spirit, Nature, laws of evo-
lution, etc.). The Tequesta (tuh-kes-tuh) Drum Circle is named after
one of the ancient tribes who inhabited lands around SE Florida prior
to European and Seminole arrival - and gives us an opportunity to re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

"This is a family-oriented celebration for those who hold the impor-
tance of our relationship to our home planet, the Earth. Come be a
part of the celebration, look up into the night sky, breathe, and re-
member our intrinsic connection to both planet and universe."

"Every 90 days or so our planet transits a key point on its journey
around our parent Star which shifts the balance of light entering into
our world. This light continually feeds a tremendously complex array
of living systems that have co-evolved for billions of years. The shift
creates a cascading ebb and flow of cycles in each hemisphere creating
what we know as Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, and inspires us to
observe these natural transits of our planet as Sacred Days."

* Photography: Please respect people. Do not take photos without permis-
sion! No random photography!

* NO drunkenness or intoxication. Moderate yourselves.

* Recycle. Bins will be provided.

* Information table available for folks wishing to distribute ecological,
holistic, or spiritually-inclined material.

* Publisher's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in
our area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of sea-
son - the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and danc-
ers from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly
welcomed and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget
that you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Hosted by Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
Mark Foley 954-655-7182, SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>,
Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>

* Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL, 954-468-2791, 954-564-4521. This is a primitive camp
setting, with outhouse-style bathrooms.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit east on Sunrise
3. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway bridge
4. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
5. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"


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C3. OTHER DRUMMING/DANCING EVENTS - LESSONS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.
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*** SATURDAYS ***

West African Percussions

4:30-6:00pm, $12/class (discount cards available for multiple classes)
Taught by: Moussa Soumah

Held at: Royal Palm Polo Sports Club, 18000 Jog Rd., Boca Raton FL

Info: Renaissance Village Project, Trina 954-687-5789,
thebridgecae@...

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*** THURSDAYS, BEGINNING MAY 15TH FOR 8 WEEKS ***

Goddess Belly Dancing with Dawn Gunduz

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, beginner-intermediate
An effective and fun way to burn calories, increase energy and flexibi-
lity, tone arms, hips and thighs. Come and expereince the mystical you!
Learn a complete original choreography and introduction to veils and
zils (finger cymbals).

Dawn is a Certified Turkish Style Belly Dance Instructor by Serena of
NYC, Certified Pilates Mat, Yoga Fitness, and Aerobics instructor, she
has choreographed and starred in a Belly Dance/Pilates Fitness video for
beginners, “Bellydance: The Fun and Feminine Total Toning Workout”. Her
teaching style is very professional, fun and highly artistic. Dancers of
all levels and abilities from the absolute beginner to the professional
will benefit from her classes. Dawn has been a dance teacher since 1997
and a Middle Eastern teacher since 2003.

Cost: $96 for 8 lessons,or $88 with early registration. RSVP reguired.

Info: 561-835-8885.

Held at: The Life-Support Wellness Center, 10800 N. Military Trail,
Abbey Road Plaza, Upstairs Suite 201, Palm Beach Gardens,
http://www.yogawithjamar.com

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*** SATURDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH-13TH, 2008 ***

International Belly Dance Cruise on the Carnival Liberty

With instructors: Samantha Riggs, Kami Liddle, Ava Fleming (e-mail or
call for detailed bios). Sails from the Port of Miami FL, with stops
in Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Ocho Rios, and 3 full days of dance work-
shops (beginner and more advanced tracks).

Costs per person: $1238.00-$1488.00 (e-mail/call for details). Price
includes cruise, food & entertainment, port charges, government taxes
and fees, on-board gratuities, all belly dance workshops on board ship,
Wednesday night dance party, & Friday night hafla show (watch or parti-
cipate). Airfare to Miami, and transport to and from the airport, is
not included, but can be arranged for you. Please reserve your cabin
early - space is limited.

Info: Cathi at Destiny Travel & Group Tours, 354 E. Main St., East Pales-
tine, OH, 330-426-3656, fax 412-291-1306, destinytravel@...

All US Citizens are required to present a valid US passport for travel
to the Caribbean in 2008 - birth certificates are no longer acceptable.
For additional information, please visit: www.travel.state.gov


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D. ADS/NOTICES
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SPECIAL FONT FOR WRITING DJEMBE-CENTRIC MUSIC

A selfless individual has created the software, and the special font, re-
quired for the djembe notation-writing. To download the freeware font,
a thorough explanation of its use, and some other freeware, go to:
http://www.djembe.net/font-1.shtml

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WELLNESS WEBSITE NEEDS QUOTES FROM DRUMMERS

I am building a wellness website...trance dance is included. Naturally
drumming has a huge part in it. I am looking for a few drummers to share
their drum journeys in a couple of lines that will be quoted. What if
feels like to drum, the connective or spiritual experiences in lifting
consciousness through resonance, about dancers and rhythm, etc...

Thanks

In Lighted Companionship,

Alisa Battaglia
innerdiamond@...

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VOLUNTEER TO RUN KIRTAN CALENDAR

Seeking a volunteer to promote kirtan by any/all artists in South Florida.
Individual should be capable of learning to create an e-mail list and
maintaining a calendar that announces events. Individual does NOT need
to organize events, just distribute e-mails announcing them - approxi-
mately 3-4 hours per month. Rewards are intangible, but priceless.
Prior experience with Meetup.com, Yahoo Groups, or similar application
is helpful, but not required. Assitance in learing skills can be pro-
vided.

For more details contact Jonaca <trancedancetribe@...>


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E. DRUM CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES
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There are about 60 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE
Florida area - from Miami on the south to Stuart on the north! Some
are weekly, some monthly, some center around the full or new Moons,
some come only at the beginning of each season...
Some are indoors, some outdoors, some have bonfires, some are jam ses-
sions (African, Latin, Middle-Eastern, World beats), some are Native
American flavored, some are anarchistic and leaderless, some have clear
structure and leadership...

TO SEE THEM ALL, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER, OR CHECK THE NEWSLETTERS
ARCHIVED ON OUR WEBSITE:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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F. CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources at:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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1. Please tell your drumming/dancing friends, students, etc. about
our newsletter and our online resources (files, archive, etc.).

2. Please post subscription info (or the whole newsletter) on any
appropriate discussion list or in any drumming/dancing newsletter.
You have permission to re-post this newsletter as long as you keep
it intact, deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including
all the contact information that's already at the top and bottom.

3. Please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that you think would be
interested and we'll invite them to subscribe.



Namaste,

Michael
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930


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Dr. Michael Dean Goodman
Co-Director, PREMYOGA CENTER, West Palm Beach FL (www.PremYoga.com)
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Director, THE RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE, Boca Raton FL
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