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Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EDITION
COVERING MID-AUGUST to MID-SEPTEMBER
Published Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
This newsletter now reaches about 3000 people!
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Free twice-monthly SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletter via e-mail
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
Photos from many drum circles in our local area
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EDITION
COVERING MID-AUGUST to MID-SEPTEMBER
Published Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
This newsletter now reaches about 3000 people!
VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
Free twice-monthly SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletter via e-mail
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
Photos from many drum circles in our local area
Feedback via e-mail is appreciated -
• ON THIS NEWSLETTER: how you like the new layout, content, editorial comments, etc.
• ON DRUM CIRCLES YOU ATTEND - how you liked the event, how many attended, quality
of drumming, leadership, etc. - and photos.
• ON DRUMMING/DANCING EVENTS WE'RE NOT COVERING
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SPECIAL NEWS HEADLINES
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1. You'll find lots of great, new photos of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
Please send your best photos to me and I'll post them!
2. See the trance dances and kirtans (spiritual chanting) -
They now have their very own section - see section D below
3. Recordings of last Friday's (Aug. 15th) Bagua Drum Circle are at:
http://www.archive.org/details/baguedrumcircleinmiami15aug08
SPECIAL NEWS HEADLINES
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1. You'll find lots of great, new photos of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
Please send your best photos to me and I'll post them!
2. See the trance dances and kirtans (spiritual chanting) -
They now have their very own section - see section D below
3. Recordings of last Friday's (Aug. 15th) Bagua Drum Circle are at:
http://www.archive.org/details/baguedrumcircleinmiami15aug08
4. Deva Premal & Miten in Concert, Sunday, September 14th,
Unity on the Bay Church, MiamI - see section D below
5. 1st Annual Miami Bellydance Convention, Friday-Sunday, August
29th-31st, Intercontinental Hotel, Miami FL - see section C below
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A. DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES - QUICK SUMMARY - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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Here are the drum circles (or events containing drum circles), listed in chronological order.
(Classes & performances - drumming or dancing - are listed separately in Section C below.)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Miami FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
Miami Beach New Moon Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, evening, free
See details below
SATURDAY - AUGUST 30TH
Gypsy Village at Tobacco Road
Miami FL, 7:00pm-1:00am, free before 9pm, $5 after 9pm, dancers wearing 'full dance
garb' [e.g. bellydance costumes] get in free
See details below
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Miami FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Miami FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Miami FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH - the night before the full Moon!
Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, 8:30pm or after dark till midnight or much later, free
See details below
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, after dark till midnight or much later, free
See details below
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
Miami FL, 8pm onward, free
See details below
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH REVISED
Chakra Cleansing Full Moon Drum Circle
(Used to be called Unity on the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle)
Miami FL, 7-9pm, $10 love offering
See details below
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Miami FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND OF INTEREST TO ALL COUNTIES
Tequesta Bonfire Drum Circle - A Fall Equinox Gathering
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-11:00pm, $5 park entrance fee
See details below
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B. DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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Drum circles - listed alphabetically
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Chakra Cleansing Full Moon Drum Circle REVISED!
(Used to be called Unity of the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle)
Monthly on the night of the full Moon, 7-9pm, $10 love offering
Began April 2008.
"We meet in a church, have a spiritually-flavored drum circle, and therefore have a zero
tolerance drug and alcohol scene. We create a safe space for all to enjoy. We know that
drumming on its own creates a healing, natural vibration, which opens up the 7 chakrs,
making them receptive to the healing vibrational therapy administered by Jude and Carlos
through their use of Native American frame drums, shamanic-influenced medicinal drum
beats, and fragrant herbs. We are successful in cleansing blocking toxins by opening these
7 chakras. All musical instruments are welcome, as are all rhythms for our interactive heal-
ing musical experience. The vitality dervied from our vibrational therapy can be felt for up to
72 hours after your first 2-hour experience. This is divinely powerful; don't miss it!"
Bring beach charis or cushions to sit on.
Coordinated by Carlos Manuel Planas and Jude Byrne.
Info: Carlos: 305-331-1025, carlosdrums@...; Jude: 305-812-5473,
info@..., www.awesomeheartbeat.com
Held at: Unity on the Bay Church, 411 NE 21st St., Miami FL, near Biscayne Bay
Directions:
1. Take Biscayne Blvd.
2. Turn east on 22nd St.
3. Go 1/2 block to the big parking lot on your right near the Bay.
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SATURDAY - AUGUST 30TH
Gypsy Village at Tobacco Road
Last Saturday of each month, 7:00pm-1:00am, free before 9pm, $5 after 9pm, dancers wearing
'full dance garb' get in free
Multicultural fusion of art, music, and dance creates a world tribe ambience. Bring tambourines,
djembes, doumbeks, didgeridoos, etc. Drummers are welcome to jam the WHOLE time. We will
have an inner circle set up within the vendors' village with limited seating but lots of space for the
drum circle. Come out you fellow hippies, white folk, brown folk, rich folk, poor folk, beginers, ex-
perts, spectators, spiritualists, witches, born-agains, and basically all mankind for a nice community
gathering of pure positive energy to be raised in this circle through drum and dance.
1. You must be at least 21 years old (I.D. required).
2. Bring your own portable seating.
Hosted by: Marizel & Armando of The Witch's Garden, http://www.thewitchsgarden.com
305-953-5546
Held at: Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave. Miami FL 33130
Valet parking available for $5
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Monthly on the night of the full Moon, Miami Beach FL, free
Time: after 9:00pm till around 1am
Held at:
"The public announcements for the Full Moon Eve and Full Moon Night drum circles were
stopped because the rave or wild beach party atmosphere that had developed, including
large numbers of young people and alcohol/drugs, drew the attention of the local authori-
ties, and caused arrests and closing of some drum circles by the police." "This does not
mean that the drum circles have stopped. They are just not being publicly advertised.
People are getting in touch with each other directly and going out to drum at various differ-
ent places on Miami Beach on the full Moon eve, the full Moon night, and even the new
Moon night." "Sometimes we use the open discussion site [listed below] to coordinate, but
mostly we just call each other by phone."
For the most up-to-date info on where they plan to gather this month, go to the website/
discussion group below, or contact Mark Richards or any other Miami area drummer that
is 'in the loop'.
On that website - over the months, 75th, 79th/80th, 85th/86th at Collins (A1A) are the
most commonly mentioned locations for this drum circle gathering.
For August, Mark Richards wrote: "On August 16th we have the full moon party at the
beach. Mixed reviews about the last couple of months. If you go, have in mind [that]
drinking is prohibited at the beach, and that [the] beach patrol likes to shut down every-
thing around 1 am. If you're serious about drumming, the best thing is to go early in the
night."
For August, Gene Shapiro wrote: "Drumming and dancing on the beach at 79th St. this
month. Let's try out this location. It seems very quiet and away from the lights of the city.
Friday starts around 8:30pm. Saturday starts later..."
One reviewer wrote about the July event: "75th St. started out as an intimate affair, but
became a very pleasant and large beach party by around 10:30pm, with Manny & his
timbales arriving about that time to entertain the crowd of spectators. People have re-
ported that the very best drumming and dancing took place very late - after midnight..."
Another reviewer wrote about July: "I thought the whole point of the drum circle was for
everyone to participate in celebrating the full Moon? When the group with the large tim-
bales (and bells and whistles) arrived, the whole ambiance changed, especially when the
crowds of people with drinks and flashing cameras arrived shortly after. It was anything
but pleasant. I looked around at those near me with djembes, and we clearly felt left out...
The timbales gang was there to entertain the crowds."
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>
Or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle discussion group:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
Here's a link to a locally produced documentary on the old 85th street drum circle on the
beach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdxCMaUpiOI
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
Monthly on the night BEFORE the full Moon, Miami Beach FL, free
Time: 8:30pm till around 1am
Held at: Please read the discussion about the Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle above.
The same information applies here as well.
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>
Or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle discussion group:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
One drummer reported: "In July, Happy circled the 75th St. circle with the Hare Krishnas...
Some thought that the mobile PA system that the Hare Krishnas brought was a little inap-
propriate. People have reported that the very best drumming and dancing took place very
late - after midnight...
For August, Mark Richards sent this message: "Mark Richards invites us to Bagua, 4736
NE 2nd Ave., in the Design District, 305-757-9857. Bagua's Vision: to create a physical
space to house the most uniquely inspired, wonderful, harmoniously beautiful retail store/
center and garden found anywhere. This Friday (August 15th) we can drum at Bagua from
9pm till midnight. Rain or (moon) shine! If it's pleasant out, we can drum in the garden,
and if it's wet, we can play inside. Bring your instrument(s), whatever they are. Bring your
desire to explore and experiment. I'll have some extra drums."
One reviewer said, about the night after the full Moon in July: "The drum circle at Bagua,
with Sean Dibble in attendance, was the 'real deal'. The garden space was great, the
drummers were good, and the establishment made everyone feel welcome."
For August, Gene Shapiro wrote: "Drumming and dancing on the beach at 79th St. this
month. Let's try out this location. It seems very quiet and away from the lights of the city.
Friday starts around 8:30pm. Saturday starts later..."
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
Miami Beach New Moon Drum Circle
Monthly on the night of the new Moon, free
Time: unknown
Held at: Please read the discussion about the Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle above. The
same information applies here as well.
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>, or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum
Circle discussion group: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
Monthly on the night of the full Moon
8pm onward, free
Inside: sushi, drink specials, kareoke
Outside: drum circle around the fire on the back patio
Held at: Moonchine Asian Bistro, 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL
One experienced drummer reported about July: "The Moonchine...was a little disappoint-
ing. We got there around 8pm. There was no real space for drummers. The 'fire-pit' was
in a little outside alcove where the outside bar was. There was room for maybe 5 or 6
drummers, and it was obvious that the wait-staff would be barging through all the time to
fill their bar orders. And then, of course, there were the DJs ('nuff said). We had dinner
(which was very good), but we didn't even unpack our drums. Now, that said, the space
was very pleasant for dining, and had the potential to be good for a drum jam (but maybe
not around the 'fire pit')..." There may have been drumming later in the evening, but this
reviewer left and thus can't comment.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 31ST & SEPTEMBER 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH
Oak Grove Park Drum CIrcle
Every Sunday, 4:00-6:00pm, free
"Has a distinctly Haitian flavor - come ready to pick up some sweet island grooves. 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. There is a great playground for
kids." - Mark Richards
"The atmosphere is one of acceptance and respect, with various different cultures and styles.
There is lots of listening as well as playing, and unexpected treasures rising to the surface.
This is one where the heart seems to take precedence over style or technique (although style
and technique are not lacking). I'm also happy to say that the shaker/bell section, while not
totally non-existant, seems to be limited to those great souls who understand that there is no
grandstanding or 'soloing' with a bell or shaker - just the hard (and sometimes painful) work of
small, repetetive hand/arm movements that no listener will ever express open admiration for
and only the other drummers will ever appreciate (usually because they know how hard it is)." -
Mark Richards
Held at: Oak Grove Park & Recreation Center, 690 NE 159th St., Miami FL, across the lake
from the parking lot. Go north on NE 6th Ave. from 135th St. It's at the intersection of NE 6th
Ave. & NE 159th St. It doesn't take place in exactly the same spot in the park each week, but
it's not a big place, so look around (look for Penny or Haiti Blues).
Contact: no info
For photos, see: http://www.miamidrums.com/
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND OF INTEREST TO ALL COUNTIES
Tequesta Bonfire Drum Circle - A Fall Equinox Gathering
Every Solstice & Equinox - at the start of each season, 8:00-11:00pm, $5 entrance fee
per adult (kids under 10 free), fee goes toward event costs (insurance, staffing - hiring
park rangers for the night, etc.).
INCLUDES
A huge bonfire
An (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 10pm) "Poetry to Nature"
Great live drumming
Beautiful dancing (bellydancers, free-form dancers, etc.)
Fire-performers
Community altar
PHILOSOPHY
"People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are invited to come together un-
der 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
evolution, 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 remember that legacy.
This is a family-oriented celebration for those who hold the importance of our relationship to
our home planet, the Earth. Come be a part of the celebration, look up into the night sky,
breathe, and remember 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 (the
Sun) 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."
EVENT GUIDELINES
• Performers are very welcome - fire performers have a special area set aside and must
contact Ranger Mark Foley BEFORE commencement of any flame!
• NO photography!
• NO intoxication. (Police are on-site.)
• Be responsible.
• Be respectful.
• Recycle. Bins will be provided. Please bring biodegradable products.
• Information table available for folks wishing to distribute ecological, holistic, or spiritually-
inclined material.
EDITOR'S NOTE
This is the biggest drum circle in our area. It only happens four times each year (at the
changes of season - the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dan-
cers from five 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
(Park Ranger) 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, http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/
This is a primitive camp setting, with outhouse-style bathrooms.
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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The Floating Drum Circle
This drum circle has, for some months, been canceled.
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Tobacco Road Full Moon Party - Drum Circle & Music Jam
This drum circle has been canceled.
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SOMETIME ON THE WEEKEND?
Virginia Key Beach Drum Circle
Still in the rumor stage - being checked out. Let us know if you have any information.
Held at: Virginia Key Beach (near Jimbo's), Miami Beach FL
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C. OTHER DRUMMING/DANCING EVENTS - LESSONS, PERFORMANCES...
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Chronologically - if the date is known
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH-31ST
1st Annual Miami Bellydance Convention
To register: www.miamibellydanceconvention.net
Friday-Saturday daytime: Master classes (instructors & musicians from all over the world),
workshops, vendors
Friday-Saturday evenings: cocktail reception, gala performances, DJ'd after-party (11pm-
2am)
Sunday: 11am-4pm pool party, dancing to live drumming and DJ's; 6-11pm bellydance
competition (authentic - like in Egypt - with live band)
Info: http://bellydance.meetup.com/234/calendar/8345288/
Held at: Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami FL
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SUNDAYS
African Drum Class - taught by Matthew Hill
2:00-3:00pm, $10 suggested donation
Taught by Matthew Hill, Musical Director for Delou African Dance Ensemble, with occasional
special workshops when guest master drummers are in town. Includes instructions on tech-
nique for various West African rhythms often played at dance classes, as well as various ac-
companiments for djembe, djoun djoun, sangban, and kenkeni.
Held at: FIU Biscayne Campus (151st & Biscayne), Academic Bldg. 2, 2nd floor dance studio
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?q1=3000+NE+151+St%2C+Miami
Interview of Matthew Hill by Diego: http://www.miamidrums.com/
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MONDAYS
African and Caribbean Dance Class
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
Held at: Shades of Rhythm, Miramar FL
Info: Narsha 786-356-8488
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D. PARTICIPATION EVENTS - TRANCE DANCES, KIRTANS...
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Special, one-time-only events - by date
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Deva Premal & Miten in Concert
Doors open 6:15pm, $25 advance (Unity on the Bay Bookstore), $35 at the door
Deva Premal's albums, The Essence, Love Is Space, Embrace, and Dakshina, have topped
New Age charts and popularity polls in yoga studios and healing centers throughout the world.
After touring non-stop for sixteen years, and with CD sales of well over half a million, Deva
& Miten are living proof that the power of mantra is as relevant today as it was thousands
of years ago.
• "Beautiful music, beautiful..." - H.H. The Dalai Lama
• "As you listen, the sacred space that lies beyond the mind emerges naturally and effortlessly."- Eckhart Tolle, spiritual teacher and
best-selling author, The Power of Now
• "Carrying the listener into realms of ecstasy, bliss, and joy." - Brandon Bays, life coach and author of The Journey
• "[The Essence] is my favourite CD to do yoga to. In fact I drive my teacher crazy, because it's the only one I ever want to hear!" - Cher
Held at: Unity on the Bay Church, 411 NE 21st St., Miami FL, near Biscayne Bay
Directions:
1. Take Biscayne Blvd.
2. Turn east on 22nd St.
3. Go 1/2 block to the big parking lot on your right near the Bay.
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Regular repeating events - alphabetically
MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH & SEPTEMBER 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH
Lila Kirtan
Mondays, 8:00pm, $18 drop-in (or purchase a pass)
8:00 - 8:10 - Invocing gurus
8:10 - 9:10 - Jivamukti Vinyasa with live chanting and Kirtan
9:10 - 9:20 - Meditation, closing mantras, and savasana
9:20 - 9:30 - Ecstatic bhakti dance
Led by: Loren Russo
Info: http://www.lorenrusso.com/Events/Entries/2008/6/30_Monday_Nights_@_MLC_files/miamilifecenter_jiva.pdf
Held at: Miami Life Center, 736 6th St., Miami Beach FL 33139, 305-534-8988
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Note: no events in August
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH
PrayerDanse - Led by Susana Nudelman & Rachel Levy
Sundays, 10:00am, $20
A movement to move and be moved.
Held at: The Space at Karla Events, 100 NE 25th St., Miami FL 33137
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH
Trance Dance (Miami) - Led by Ernesto Ortiz
Monthly, 7:30-10:30pm, $20
Once the event starts, the doors are closed, so please arrive early.
Trance Dance is a unique blend of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational
breathing techniques, and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana - together stimulating a
trance state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina, and emotional
well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks recorded specifically for this method of healing,
Trance Dance takes participants on an inner journey not limited to our normal perceptions of
space/time. Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and Eastern dance cultures
for thousands of years. Our contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness
of these ancient rituals with some startlingly effective modern techniques. We'll have drums, rattles,
and fans to create a Shamanic experience for you that will connect you back to your source. Sha-
manic healing ritual, plus aura and chakra cleansing, will be a part of your experience.
Bring a bandanna or blindfold.
Held at: Yoga Grove, 3100 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 401, Coconut Grove FL 33133
Directions: one block north of 32nd Ave on U.S. 1 (S. Dixie Highway), on the east side,
in the Academy Building, on the 4th floor. 305-448-3332, 305-632-5603
Info & registration: Ernesto Ortiz 305-632-5603, kiva101@...
Ernesto has been facilitating trance dance since 1992, and was trained and certified by the
originator of trance dance as we know it, Frank Natale ('Professor Trance'), at the Natale
Institute.
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E. ANNOUNCEMENTS/WANT ADS/ETC.
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None
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F. WHAT ARE YOUR DRUMMING/DANCING OPPORTUNITIES?
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This month there at least 68 opportunities to drum/dance in our SE Florida area -
from Miami-Dade (11 events), through Broward (30 events), Palm Beach (23 events),
and Martin (4 events) Counties!
• Some repeat weekly, or monthly, or on the full or new Moons, and some are special one-time
events
• Some are outdoors (parks, beaches, backyards...) and some are indoors (homes, businesses,
churches, bars, arenas...)
• Some are in the daytime and some are at night
• Some are hidden away & private and some are public & almost exhibitionistic
• Some are eclectic world-beat improv/jam sessions and some focus on more repetitive trance-
drumming, or on drumming from just one cultural tradition (African, Latin, Middle-Eastern,
Native American, etc.)
• Some have bonfires, some have candles, some have the Sun or the Moon
• Some have entertainers (fire-twirlers, fire-breathers, poi-spinners, etc.)
• Some are strongly-led, some are mildly guided, and some are leaderless
• Some are flavored by a particular spiritual tradition (Pagan, Christian, Native American, Yogic/
Vedic, etc.) and some are free of any mention of any beliefs (politics, religion, etc.)
• Most are clothed, but one weekly drum circle is hosted by a clothing-optional (nudist) community
• Some have lessons before-hand and some don't
• Some attract only a handful of participants and some draw 100 or even 400+ drummers/dancers!
Try out a few drum circles and find the style(s) and vibes that you enjoy.
To see them all, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS DRUM CIRCLE NEWSLETTER. Just send any e-mail to:
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss!
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G. 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/
• Lists of local drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
• Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
• Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
You'll find lots of great, new pictures of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
• Please e-mail us photos from drum circles that you attend and we'll include them!
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H. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
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1. Please tell your drumming/dancing friends, students, etc. about our newsletter and our online
resources on our website (drum circle newsletter archive, files, photos, links, 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 the whole thing intact - deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including
all the contact information that's already at the top and bottom.)
3. Or, if you'd prefer, please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that you think would be inter-
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Namaste,
Michael
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