SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
Saturday, 25 August 2006

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER - THERE ARE 4 SECTIONS
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SECTION 1: DRUM CIRCLE SPECIAL EVENTS - ONE-TIME-ONLY EVENTS COMING UP

Here are the headlines - find details below in the newsletter

TONIGHT!!! TONIGHT!!! TONIGHT!!! TONIGHT!!!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 7-10PM, Creating Unity Through the Drum
& Dance Circle, Unity of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach FL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 7PM, The Grateful Garden - Community
Gathering, Party, and Drum Circle, Lake Worth FL

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH-19TH, Paralounge Drum Gathering,
Live Oak FL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD (TENTATIVE DATE), Fall Equinox Bonfire
Drum/Dance Circle, Birch State Park, Ft. Lauderdale FL

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH-29TH, Samhain 2006 at the Florida
Pagan Gathering, Altoona FL.


SECTION 2: OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST TO DRUMMERS & DANCERS

Here are the headlines - find details below in the newsletter

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 8PM, Venus Rising Performs, Miami FL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 11PM, BellyDance Party, Hollywood FL

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH & 10TH, Traditional Drum
Workshops taught by Mohammed Camara, Guinean Master Drummer
and Dancer, Hollywood FL and Miami FL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 7:30PM, Miami Bellydance September
Meetup, Guest Speaker: Jihan Jamal, Coral Gables FL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 6:30PM, Broward County Bellydance
September Meetup

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, NOON-4PM, 4th Annual South Dade E-
Fair and Festival, Homestead FL

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH-12TH, 10:30AM-5:30PM, Camelot
Days - Renaissance Festival, Hollywood FL


SECTION 3: RECENT CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO THE LINE-UP OF DRUM CIRCLES

Here are the headlines - find details below in the newsletter

BRAND NEW DRUM CIRCLE
University of Miami Drum Circle
Every Sunday, University of Miami, Student Union Patio, Coral
Gables FL, 4-6pm

JUST DISCOVERED AND ADDED TO OUR LIST:
Pagan Drum Picnic
4th Sunday of each month, noon-5pm, Ft. Lauderdale FL

BACK IN OPERATION AFTER A SUMMER BREAK:
Women's Drum Circle
1st Tuesday, Unitarian Universalist, Hollywood FL 7:30-9pm,

CHANGED FROM WEEKLY TO ONCE A MONTH
Community Drum Circle
Last Saturday, Unity on the Bay Church, Miami FL, 7-9pm

JUST DISCOVERED AND ADDED TO OUR LIST:
Four Medicine Community Drumming Circle
2nd Weds, Four Medicine Retreat Center, North Jupiter FL, 7pm


SECTION 4: DRUM CIRCLES (REGULAR, REPEATING WEEKLY OR MONTHLY)

There are 48 opportunities to drum each month in SE Florida!
To see them all, please visit the Calendar on our website:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
and click on "Calendar" on the left


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SECTION 1: DRUM CIRCLE SPECIAL EVENTS - ONE-TIME-ONLY EVENTS COMING UP
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*** SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 7-10PM ***

Creating Unity Through the Drum & Dance Circle
Unity of the Palm Beaches, Fellowship Hall, 1957 S. Flagler Dr.,
West Palm Beach FL (Located between Okeechobee and Southern Blvds.)
7:00- 8:00pm - Drum lesson by Ed Carrasquillo
8:00-10:00pm - Freestyle drumming & dancing
Get into the tribal spirit with drumming.
Suggested donation $5. Please bring snacks and drinks for refreshment.
Info: facilitated by Ed Carrasquillo & Greg Boster; Unity 561-833-6483,
info@..., http://www.unitypb.org


*** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 7PM ***

The Grateful Garden - Community Gathering, Party, and Drum Circle
Held at: The Grateful Garden (Natural Food Co-op, Cafe, and Education/Cele-
bration Center), 1515 Lake Avenue (at B Street), Lake Worth FL
This is an outdoor party - held on the large patios, among the tropical gar-
dens, on the Grateful Garden's beautiful new grounds. (1) If it's raining or
threatening to rain as you're about to come, please call 561-968-0632 or
561-350-3930 to see if we've rescheduled to the rain date for this event
(the next night, Sunday, September 3rd, same time & place). (2) Our available
seating is limited compared to the crowd we anticipate. If possible, please
bring a folding chair, lawn chair, cushion, etc. for your comfort.
7:00-7:30pm Networking/Socializing: tour the grounds, Q&A opportunities,
light snacks and beverages
7:30-7:50pm KEYNOTE TALK: Healthy Community - The Grateful Garden Promise
(progress report on The Grateful Garden)
By Gayle Coursol, Director of The Grateful Garden
7:50-9:00pm FOUR EXAMPLES OF EDUCATIONAL & ARTISTIC PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED
BY OUR NEW EDUCATION/CELEBRATION CENTER
7:50-8:10pm The Dance of Vibrations: Navigating the Uninterrupted Stream
from Touch through Rhythm, Sound, Color, into Thought
Educational presentation by: Michael Moses, Grammy-nominated
percussionist & musicologist
8:10-8:30pm Bellydance performance - Egyptian
Plus a talk on: The History of Bellydance
By Laurel Kadouri, bellydance instructor and historian
8:30-8:50pm Ancient Tantra - Harnessing Our Inner Masculine & Feminine:
The Secret to Inner Harmony, Juicier Relationship, More Suc-
cessful Work, and Blossoming Creativity.
Educational Presentation by Michael Dean Goodman, Ph.D.,
Director of PARA - The Center for Realization, international
workshop leader, author, and spiritual guide
8:50-9:00pm Bellydance performance - Beledi
By Laurel Kadouri, bellydance instructor and historian
9:00pm on COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
Everyone is welcome - drum, dance, chant, or just watch! Drum
circles are great opportunities to connect, to let loose, and
to feel the ecstatic energy of life flowing through you.
Info: 561-968-0632, info@..., www.TheGratefulGarden.com


*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH-19TH ***

Paralounge Drum Gathering
Held at: Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak FL
Purpose: to teach unity and fellowship; to understand primitive instruments
and their cultures; to entertain, educate, and unify the many drum circle
communities in the SE U.S. Held twice a year - April and September.
Featuring: Tam Tam Congo ensemble from the Congo; KamukaRimba from Gaines-
ville FL (traditional Shona Mbira and Marimba music from Zimbabwe with
touches of Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythm base; Didg Revolution & Dragonfly
Rhythms, Russell Buddy Helm, Jana Broder, Jerrods Door
Workshops: Yoga, African Dance, African rhythm, African folk tales, did-
geridoo (novice and advanced), fire dance rhythms, healing drum therapy.
Includes facilitated drum circles.
Info: http://www.paralounge.net


*** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD *** (TENTATIVE DATE - NOT YET ANNOUNCED)

Fall Equinox Drum/Dance Circle (around a huge bonfire!)
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale FL
8pm till 1am, $4 entrance fee goes toward the event (hiring the required
park rangers for the night) and to the park's support fund. If you can't
afford that, give what you can.
This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our area. It only
happens four times each year (at the changes of season - the solstices
and equi- noxes), bringing together drummers and dancers from four coun-
ties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it! You don't have to
be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly welcome and appreciated.
You can drum (or play any percussion gadget that you have), dance, or just
watch and socialize.
Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - bring uten-
sils, plates, etc.; an Earth-centered ritual to welcome in the season (at
about 10pm); performers are welcome (fire-dancers, belly dancers, etc.)
Info: Mark Foley, Park Ranger & host - 954-655-7182, ColtCubFL@...


*** THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH-29TH ***

Samhain 2006 at the Florida Pagan Gathering
Concerts, guest speakers, workshops, children's program, community rites
of passage, magick, vendors.
Drum circles led by Earth Drum Tribe
Held at: Camp Ocala in Ocala Nation Forest, Altoona FL.
Air-conditioned/heated cabins, hot showers, swimming in Lake Sellers.
Info: http://www.flapagan.org


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SECTION 2: OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST TO DRUMMERS & DANCERS
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*** FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 8PM ***

Venus Rising Performs
At: The Wallflower Gallery, 10 NE 3rd St., Miami FL, 305-579-0069
"Enjoy the hypnotic beats and beautiful moves of this all-female percussion
and dance company in this intimate setting."
Info: http://www.venusrising.net, http://www.wallflowergallery.com


*** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 11PM ***

BellyDance Party
Held at: Giorgios Grill, 606 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood FL, 954-929-7030,
http://www.giorgiosgrill.com/p age.php?PageID=20. They play Middle-
Eastern music on Saturday nights.
Come in costume, clubwear, or street clothes. Must be 21 or over. No
cover charge. Valet parking costs $3. Look for Jeanette to get your
glow stick to identify yourself.
Drummers welcome!
Info: http://bellydance.meetup.com/55/events/5055275/


*** SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH & 10TH ***

Traditional Drum Workshops
Taught by Mohammed Camara, Guinean Master Drummer and Dancer
(1) Saturday, 5:30-7:00pm, $15, at The Goddess Store, 2017 Harrison
St., Hollywood FL
Info: Professor Sltp, 954-822-7189, professorslap@...
(2) Sunday, 1:30-3:00pm, $15; and 3:30-5:00pm, $10; at FIU Biscayne
Campus, 3000 NW 151 St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 220
Info: 305-978-3866, 305-807-0398, 305-804-1328


*** MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 7:30PM ***

Miami Bellydance September Meetup
Guest Speaker: Jihan Jamal. "Be A Queen, Move Like a Goddess, Dance
Like A Diva." Jihan is an internationally-respected dance master who
has been performing and teaching Near and Middle Eastern dance styles
around the world for 28 years, including Raqia Hassan's Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Dance Festival in Cairo, Egypt. http://www.jihanjamal.com
Held at: John Martins Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant (upstairs),
253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables FL, 305-445-6927. Large new parking
garage behind them. http://www.johnmartins.com
Info: Miami Bellydance Meetup http://bellydance.meetup.com/55/


*** THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 6:30PM ***

Broward County Bellydance September Meetup
No details yet posted
Info: http://bellydance.meetup.com/234/events/5096330/


*** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, NOON-4PM ***

4th Annual South Dade E-Fair and Festival
Held at: Harris Field, US 1 to 312th St., Homestead FL, free
Willie Stewart will do a percussion demo and workshop. Performances by
Earthman Band, Diamond Go-sti (Cherokee Indian educator and demonstrator),
and much more. Fun for the whole family.
Info: 305-246-1193


*** SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH-12TH, 10:30AM-5:30PM ***

Camelot Days - Renaissance Festival
T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd. (off I-95 at Sheridan), Hollywood FL
Dress in costume if you like
Info: http://www.camelotdays.com, 954-985-1980


FOR MORE BELLYDANCE INFO (classes, performances etc.), GO TO:

Miami Bellydance Meetup Group, http://bellydance.meetup.com/55/
Broward Bellydance Meetup Group, http://bellydance.meetup.com/234/
Palm Beach Bellydance Meetup Group, http://bellydance.meetup.com/130/


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BRAND NEW DRUM CIRCLE
University of Miami Drum Circle
Every Sunday, University of Miami, Student Union Patio, Coral Gables FL,
4-6pm
Not officially sanctioned by the school, but nobody bothers the drummers
when they gather. Began August 2006.
You may have to feed the parking meters - check the signs.
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>


JUST DISCOVERED AND ADDED TO OUR LIST:
Pagan Drum Picnic
4th Sunday of each month, 12 noon - 5pm.
Held at: Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL.
Bring a picnic lunch or something you'd like to share if you'd like.
Bring drums or any instruments. If you can't drum, come to learn; if
you can drum, come and share some rhythms. If you don't have a drum,
some extras will be available. Bring your Pagan spirit and meet some
new, like- minded people.
Info: Jeff <drumskii@...>


BACK IN OPERATION AFTER A SUMMER BREAK:
Women's Drum Circle
1st Tuesday of the month (2nd Tuesday if holidays conflict), Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of South Florida, 1812 Roosevelt St., Hollywood
FL (behind Autozone store on US 1, between Taft and Johnson), 7:30-9pm,
$5
Park in rear or on street. Drum, sing, dance, chant. Circle meets rain
or shine - indoors with a/c if it's too hot or wet, outdoors around fire-
pit otherwise.. Some percussion instruments available to use including
xylophone, bells, singing bowl, ocean drum, shakers, etc. For women only.
Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, debe24@...


CHANGED FROM WEEKLY TO ONCE A MONTH
Community Drum Circle
Last Saturday of the month, Unity on the Bay Church, NW 22nd St., a
couple of blocks east of Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL, 7-9pm
The drum circle is inside Cameron House.
Info: Unity on the Bay Church


JUST DISCOVERED AND ADDED TO OUR LIST:
Four Medicine Community Drumming Circle
2nd Wednesday of the month, Four Medicine Retreat Center, 13955 188th
Pl., North Jupiter FL 33478
Circle starts at 7pm; ceremony begins promptly at 7:30pm (please arrive
before this). Free (but donations welcome)
Facilitated by Linda White and Robin Standlee. A sacred event of renewal,
from the Native American tradition, where you can experience a reconnec-
tion to your body and Spirit through drumming and chanting. Drums and
rattles are provided for those who can't bring their own.
Info: Robin Standlee 561-389-8954, info@...; Linda White,
lkwdrum@...; Four Medicine 561-722-6608,
http://www.fourmedicine.com, info@...
Directions:
1. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike north
2. Exit Indiantown Rd. west (SR 706)
3. Go west about 5.5 miles west; the 4-lane road narrows to 2 lanes
4. Then go further west about 1 mile
5. Turn right (north) at the 2nd street (137th Trail North)
6. Go about 1 mile north till 137th Trail ends, and turn left (onto
188th Pl.?)
7. After about 300 ft. (1/2 city block) you'll see a sign on the right
"Four Medicine Retreat Center" (it's also the 2nd house on the right),
and the address says "13955", turn into the driveway
8. Park in front of this large log house; follow the lantern-lighted
walking path.


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There are 48 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE Florida area!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
other week, plus 10 that are monthly, plus 9 every month around the full
moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR OF DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES

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

If you've never registered with YahooGroups, you'll need to in order to
use the calendar. Registering is free; it's quick (just a few pieces of
info to supply); you only have to do it once; you'll get NO spam by regis-
tering. In fact, nothing will change EXCEPT that you'll have full, easy
access to our drum circle website forever-after!

On our calendar, you can search by clicking on any day - you'll see all
the drumming/dancing circles anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area
that are happening on that day! Click on any event - you'll see all the
details (location, time, driving directions, special considerations, con-
tact info, etc...)

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


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CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources -

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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Namaste,

Michael
Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community, Coordinator
southeastfloridadrumcirclecommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930 (you can call 24 hours/day)






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