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*San Dieguito Park Drum
Circle:
Solana Beach: First Saturday of the Month
Begins noonish - 5 pm (or until the park rangers shut it down!).
Potluck and free-form drum and dance circle playing a mix of African,
Middle Eastern, Latin, etc. Drum circle is at the lower
park entrance, parking is $2. San Dieguito Park is in Solana Beach
off Lomas Santa Fe exit.
For directions or more info email lisaware@aol.com.
Wanted: Drummers &
Dancers to come play in San Dieguito Park this Saturday!
Come celebrate drumming & the eucalyptus trees & the beauty
of San Dieguito Park!
Bring a drum or any
percussion toy or any other outdoor type instrument or everything in
your garage!. Potluck if you care to participate - not mandatory. Dancing
encouraged!!!
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach. East on Lomas Santa Fe a mile
or so
to the first stop sign which is Highland. Left onto Highland, go to
the
bottom of the hill where the road ends in a 'T' intersection at a fragment
of El Camino Real. Right on El Camino Real. The park entrance comes
up
shortly on your right. Parking inside the park costs 2$, or you can
park
outside & walk in. After passing the parking payment machine, take
the left
fork and head all the way to the eastern end where the street forms
a loop.
You should be able to hear the drums. We play in a lovely clearing under
some eucalyptus trees. Note: this is the lower park entrance - there
is
also an upper park entrance but you can't get to the drum circle from
there.
Dogs need to be on leashes. Kids and grandparents welcome. There are
bathroom facilities.
More Drumming and Dancing Info Below....
Hi Ladies, This month (Oct 2) we will be celebrating our 6 year anniversary
of coming together and creating the most amazing womens DRUM circle.
We have
been celebrating so much beauty together. Supporting each other as we
have
come together to experience the healing energy of the DRUM. It is powerful.
We are powerful. We will hold this circle at Paradise Point in Mision
Bay
around a beautiful bonfire, beginning with a potluckdinner.Elisawillhold
her class under the trees by the bay. I'm sending this announcement
out a
little early so we can really get the word out. I still need volunteers
to
hold our spot (bonfire pit and tables) down at the bay. I will take
the
9-11am shift. We need someone there @ 7am-9am and also11:30-3pm. Please
call
me 619 563-4771 or email with availability.
LOCATION: Paradise Point in Mision Bay
DATE: Oct. 2nd
TIME: Potluck begins @5pm
DONATION: $5
ELISA'S djembe class: 5:30-6:30 cost $8
CIRCLE starts@ 7pm
Visit us @ www.sdwomensdrumcircle.com.
What to Bring: A potluck dish, a chair, (we will be providing 20 chairs
if
you don't have one) firewood,your instruments, and a sista friend to
share
in our experience. I will also be providing water, juice, all paper
products
and utencils.
DIRECTIONS: 8 Fwy West exit W. Mission Bay Dr.(go right) Mission Bay
turns
into Ingraham. Make a Left(west) on Vacation Rd. 1st left before entering
Paradise Resorts. 1st right. Follow yellow DRUM signs around the little
remote control boat pond to the parking lot next to the restrooms.
Thank you all for the continued support and making this the most incredible
experience for so many. We are changing lives one beat at a time!!!!!!!!!!!
Much Love to all of you Vicki
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From Pam Greer:
RHYTHM CONNECTION
October 2004
Your connection to rhythm, drum, and dance events in
San Diego and beyond.
Hi Everyone,
Attention Dancers: two exciting dance events happening this month. First
of
all, Abdoulaye Camara is back in town for one week only, the first week
of
October and teaching in Encinitas on Oct. 3rd and San Clemente Oct.
2nd (see info
below). Secondly, Sekou Soumah, guest teacher from Portland, has just
started
teaching a class on Weds. nights at Eveoke, and we had a special guest
drummer who decided to play for his first class last Weds. Guess who
it was??? Sekou will be teaching
the next 5 Wednesdays and I heard a rumor that our guest drummer will
be sitting in
again!
Attention Drummers: If you want to get in on Mamady's classes there
is still
time to join one of the 10-week classes. See info below.
*SPECIAL EVENTS
-African Dance with Abdoulaye Camara Oct. 2nd & 3rd
-African Dance with Sekou Soumah Weds. Sept. 29 - Oct. 27
-Abdoulaye and Damaru perform, Thurs., Oct. 7th
*THE DRUMMING SCENE
-Mamady Keita Fall Class Update
-Egyptian Drumming Returns for a 6-week Series
*THE DANCING SCENE
-Ongoing Weekly Classes
*OTHER LOCAL CLASSES/EVENTS/VENUES
-Updated listings on drum circles and other rhythm & movement events.
-Local Drum/Dance Venues: San Diego Center for the Moving Arts;
World Beat Center, Mind Body Soul
*BEYOND SAN DIEGO
-Info & Links to other happenings, events, and resources. Drum/dance
camps in
Africa, Jamaica, etc.
*DRUMS FOR SALE
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SPECIAL EVENTS
*African Dance with Master Dancer Abdoulaye Camara
Encinitas: Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 1:00 pm - 2.30 pm
Magdalena Ecke YMCA · 200 Saxony Road. (1 block east of
I-5 at Encinitas
Blvd.) $15.00 ($5 for YMCA members).
San Clemente: Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 5 - 6:30 pm
Family Acupuncture Center 115 N.El Camino Real. Directions: from south,
5 North to San Clemente, exit Avenida Presidio, left at the light, next
light is Camino Real, go right and look for parking lot at right (immediately
after crossing
Avenida Del Mar). From North, take 5 South, exit Avenida Palizada, go
right at light,
cross light at Ave. Estrella to next light which is El Camino Real,
go left and continue
short distance. Parking lot is on left (adjacent to Chinese restaurant).
Contact: Jessica 949/370-4397 for info.
*NEW AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 - Oct 27th, 6:45 - 8
pm
Eveoke Downtown, with Sekou Soumah: Drop-Ins Welcome!!!
Guest teacher from Portland, Or., Sekou has apprenticed with Alseny
Soumah
and
Moustapha Bangoura. Eveoke Dance Theatre, 644 7th Ave. $12 per class.
Important Parking Info:
Please note, Sept. 29th class is on the same days as a Padres game!!!
Be
sure and leave early and bring extra money for parking: in the lots
it will cost $10 - $15--so
carpooling is recommended. Other options: take the Trolly, or park in
Horton Plaza a few blocks away. Yellow loading zones are free after
6 pm! On non-game nights there is an underground lot next to Eveoke
that only charges
$1 per hour, and a lot across the street that costs $4 for the evening.
*Damaru with Special Guest Singer/Dancer Abdoulaye Camara, Thurs., Oct.
7th
8:00 pm, Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. North Park 619/688-9845.
THE DRUMMING SCENE
*TTM Drum Classes: Mamady Keita Fall Schedule
Mamady Keita's classes are underway but you can still enroll if you
hurry!
Registration will close the third week of classes (Oct. 5th - 7th)--so
if you want to
join any of the classes then please let me know and you must attend
class no later than the
week of Oct 5th. New students will not be allowed in after those dates.
If you are
unable to take any of Mamady's fall classes you will have another chance
in the spring for
one month only. Stay tuned!
For more information on TTM San Diego classes, Mamady Keita, and to
purchase
Mamady's cds, books, and videos--NEW INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS OUT THIS
MONTH!!!--please visit www.ttmusa.org, or call 619/294-9550. Mamady
is also
teaching workshops throughout the U.S. on weekends during Sept - Dec.
For
information on Mamady's San Diego schedule or TTM's San Diego events
email pam@ttmusa.org.
*Egyptian Drumming: Mondays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15
Egyptian Drumming and Dance classes resumes Mondays, 6 - 7 pm with Frank
Lazzaro; Bellydance with live drumming, 7-8pm with Mariela. Cost $50
for full
series/$10 per class. World Beat Center, Balboa Park. Info: 760/942-1326,
email flazzaro@msn.com, or
visit www.frankdrums.com.
*Afro-Cuban Drum Classes
Taught by Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco, For class location/dates
call
619/516-3366
or visit www.omoache.org.
THE DANCING SCENE
WEEKLY DANCE CLASSES
Note: I try to keep this information up to date, but don't always know
if a class has been canceled or moved to another time. If you have any
questions and haven't attended that class in a while then please call
the
info
number listed for each class. Dance teachers: if you have any changes
in
your classes please let me know no later than the 20th of the month
prior
in order for that info to be listed correctly in RC.
*NEW CLASS: Mondays,
7:30 - 9:00 pm, Encinitas
Taught by Adama Diop, Well Within, 555 2nd St., all levels welcome.
All
classes
feature live drumming. Adama teaches both Djembe and Sabar dance styles.
For
info: email noel_diop@yahoo.com.
*Tuesdays/Fridays/Saturdays: World Beat Center
Taught by Adama Diop from Senegal: Tues. 7:30-9:00 and Sat 1:30-3:00
All
levels;and a new Friday Beginner class 7:00-8:30. visit www.worldbeatcenter.org
or
call
619/230-1190 for info. or email noel_diop@yahoo.com.
*Tuesdays/Thursdays: Free Afro-Cuban Dance Classes for Kids
Please visit www.omoache.org for an update on these classes.
*Tuesdays, African Dance for Kids (and Moms) in Encinitas
6:45- 7:45, at the Well Within (live drumming with Bill and Jack). For
info
email birdbird@cox.net.
*NEW CLASS: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 - Oct 27th:
African Dance with Sekou Soumah
Guest teacher from Portland, Or., Sekou has apprenticed with Alseny
Soumah
and
Moustapha Bangoura. 6:45 - 8:15 pm, at Eveoke Dance Theatre, 644 7th
Ave.
(Important: see notes about parking above under Mamady Keita class
schedule!)
$12 per class. For more info visit www.ttmusa.org, or email monette@ttmusa.org.
*Wednesdays, Encinitas YMCA: ON HIATUS
*Thursdays, 7:00pm -
8:30 pm: Cuyamaca College
Traditional Dance and Drum of Ghana Taught by Master Dancer Akayaa
Atule, a native of the Fra Fra Tribe in the upper eastern region of
Ghana.
Location: Cuyamaca College at the Heritage of the Americas Museum.
Classes run from 9/23 - 11/4 *(no class 10/21) Section: 4066. $47.00.
Class
is for
all levels. Traditional instruments are provided. Call 619/660-4350
to register or log on to:
http://www.cuyamaca.net/preview. For info email: airwin12@hotmail.com
*Saturdays, Teye Sa Thiosanne: On Hiatus
Aminisha and company are taking break. Call or email her for updated
info,
or
check next month's RC. 619/262-5392 or email MamaAminisha@cs.com.
*Saturdays, 11:45 am 1:00 pm: Encinitas YMCA
Taught by Christina Jones. Coming Together in Community is the theme
of
Christina's dance classes which feature a unique mixture of
African/Afro-Cuban
dance moves along with aerobics, fitness, and stretching for all levels.
LIVE
DRUMMING! $10.00 per class (includes day pass to the YMCA) or free to
YMCA
members. Magdalena Ecke YMCA · 200 Saxony Road (1 block
east of I-5 at
Encinitas
Blvd.) 858/792-6074 for info.
*Saturdays: Afro-Cuban
Dance with Juan Carlos Blanco:
5 - 6:30 pm (mixed level); $12 per class. Celebrating the African roots
of
Cuban culture,
this class covers the Yoruba (Nigeria), Arara (Dahome) & Congo (Bantu)
traditions
that have been preserved in Cuba over centuries. Teacher Juan Carlos
Blanco
is a
Master Folkloric Artist from Havana Cuba. Location: Stage 7 School of
Dance,
3980 30th Street, North Park. For info visit www.omoache.org, email
omoache@earthlink.net, or call 619/516-3366.
*Sundays: Afro-Cuban Modern Dance with Silfred La O Vigo
Visit: www.omoache.org for an update on this class.
*Sundays, African Dance with Hakeema & Makida, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. The class is for all levels, men
and
women,
Styles from Guinea, Senegal, and Mali. The cost is $10 per class, or
$40 per
month. For info visit www.worldbeatcenter.org.
OTHER LOCAL CLASSES/EVENTS/VENUES
DRUM CIRCLES & DRUM/DANCE
EVENTS
*Women’s Monthly Drum Circle: First Saturday of the
Month
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 pm at the Masonic Lodge Building
in
Hillcrest (corner of Front & University), $5 donation. CONTACT:
Vicki @ 619/563-4771
or VMorganMT@aol.com. Elisa will be holding her DRUM class one hour
prior to
the circle (5:30-6:30), cost $8. Elisa teaches technique and history
of the rhythms. Drums
are available to borrow or purchase. Elisa 619/417-6272.
*San Dieguito Park Drum Circle: Solana Beach: First Saturday of the
Month
Begins noonish - 5 pm (or until the park rangers shut it down!). Potluck
and
free-form drum and dance circle playing a mix of African, Middle Eastern,
Latin, etc. Drum
circle is at the lower park entrance, parking is $2. San Dieguito Park
is in Solana Beach off Lomas Santa Fe exit.For directions or more info
email lisaware@aol.com.
*Encinitas Community Drum Circle: Second Tuesday of the Month
Formerly at the 101 Artists' Colony in Encinitas, this circle has relocated
to the Encinitas Community Center (1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Rm. 120)
the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Extra instruments provided.
Children and donations ($3.00) welcome. Facilitated by
Frank Lazzaro or Steve Tomae. Email: jdeardorff@cox.net for more info.
STUDIOS/VENUES FOR DANCE & DRUM
*Mind Body Soul Dance Studio
Offers an eclectic schedule of dance classes including African, bellydance,
salsa, swing, and more. This space is available to rent at reasonable
rates
for rehearsals and events. Located downtown, 2971 India Street, call:
619/298-9040.
*San Diego Center for the Moving Arts
Dance Jam continues in a great new space. For information and class/event
calendar:
www.movingarts.net, email: thecenter@movingarts.net, or call 619/298-2687.
*WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd.--downtown SD near Balboa Park; There are a number of
drum & dance classes offered weekly. For information:
www.WorldBeatCenter.org,
email: makeda@worldbeatcenter.org, or call 619/230-1190.
BEYOND SAN DIEGO
OTHER DRUM/DANCE HAPPENINGS & RESOURCES
*RHYTHM RANCH/PAULO MATTIOLI
Regular and special drumming/dancing events, workshops, and retreats.
For a
schedule of upcoming events check out: www.rhythmjourney.com.
Paulo's new CD, Around the World in Rhythm,can be ordered via the website,
or by calling toll free:
1-800-SEE-DRUM (733-3786).
This is a great world music cd featuring African, Afro-Cuban, Latin
jazz and
more and a host
of guest artists. Regular price is $14.95, but it's on sale for a limited
time for only $10!
*JAMAICA JAM DRUM & DANCE CAMP: FEB. 2005
Hosted by Paulo and friends: for info visit: http://www.gaiatours.com
or
call Paulo at the above #.
*ABDOULAYE CAMARA
Info on Abdoulaye's tour, camps, etc.: www.allatantoudance.se.
Guinee Fare cds available online from www.cdbaby.com. West African Dance
video and cds are at www.johnsmusic.com and www.westmusic.com or through
Nikola Clay. Abdoulaye's video has just been released on DVD! To purchase
visit
the above websites or email Nikola: guineefare9@aol.com.
*MAMADY KEITA/TAM TAM MANDINGUE USA
Info on Mamady's tours, camps, TTM schools/classes, instructional videos,
books,
& cds: www.ttmusa.org. NEW INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS AVAILABLE IN SEPT!
*YOUSSOUF KOUMBASSA
Info on Youssouf's tour schedule, videos, cds, African dance camp
www.westafricandance.com.
*AFRICANBEAT LIST
For other up-to-date bulletins on Southern California dance/drum
happenings, subscribe to africanbeat@yahoogroups.com.
*AFRICAN MUSIC DIGEST
A nationwide email list offering info on drum/dance camps and other
drum/dance events around the USA. Send a blank email to
AfricanMusic-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
DRUMS FOR SALE
*Djembes & Dunun Sets from Africa. Contact pamgreer@juno.com.
*Egyptian dumbek drums for sale, new, some with inlaid designs,
$100-150. Visit www.frankdrums.com or email flazzaro@msn.com.
Happy drumming & dancing!
