Schedule for October 1-3, 2010
Schedule for October 1-3, 2010
The 17th Paralounge Drum Gathering has a full schedule of family fun! The entire weekend is designed to give you the best drum circle experience. Tam Tam Congo gives you the traditional cultural experience while Lucid Druid and World Collision show you the evolution of these rhythms into modern expression. The workshops will teach you new techniques and creative ways to explore your musical nature. From the explosive Taiko drums to the symphonic Crystal Bowls, you will explore many realms of the drum circle world at the Paralounge Drum Gathering.
Do you need a drum to participate?
Drum Magic provides 100 African Djembe drums for those who may need one to participate. Please take care of them. Drum Magic drums provide thousands of children with fun and music. These drums must be returned to Drum Magic by 12:00 p.m October 3, 2010. Thank you www.drummagic.net
October 1, 2010
5:00 p.m : How to play the Native American style Flute
Instructor Ray Wood teaches technique for playing flute.
7:00 p.m : Lucid Druid
Performs Celtic Fusion Music
October 1, 2010
8:00 p.m : Drum Circle
9:00 p.m : Meditation with Crystal Bowls & Gongs
Enjoy late night meditation with Scott Kennedy and Anne Goold. www.crystalbowlsmeditations.com
9:00 a.m : Yoga
10:00 a.m : Facilitated Drum Circle with Drum Magic
Participate in a fun and exciting drum circle for all ages and skill levels. The entire family can play together! Enjoy great drumming and singing and don't forget to dance!
October 2, 2010
11:30 a.m : Introduction to BellyDancing with Keiya Mavita
Learn BellyDancing technique and style with Keiya Mavita. Keiya has been studying since 1997 and is currently studying under Lacey Sanchez in Orlando Fl. and performs with Florida Tribal Dance in Orlando.
October 2, 2010
1:00 p.m : Japanese Taiko Drum
Learn about the Taiko drum with Ron Collins of www.tampataiko.com
1:00 p.m : Didgeridoo Down Under
Learn about the Australian Didgeridoo with instructor Lindsey Dank and Darren Liebman. Children explore the Australian culture with music and educational interaction. Visit www.didgrevolution.com to see video footage of this workshop in schools all over the United States.
October 2, 2010
2:30 p.m : African Drum
Learn traditional rhythms from Congo Africa with Master Drummer Thobos Lubamba
4:00 p.m : African Dance
Learn traditional dance from Congo Africa with instructor Kasa Panzu
October 2, 2010
6:00 p.m : Children's Performance
All the children that participate in the Children's drumming workshop get to perform for the parents!
October 2, 2010
7:00 p.m : World Collision
October 2, 2010
8:00 p.m : Tam Tam Congo
From Congo Africa, Tam Tam Congo brings the energy with the powerful Ngoma drums! The rhythms of Congo Africa are strong and will get you up and dancing!
Late night workshop!
October 2, 2010
9:00 p.m : Crystal Bowl Meditation
Scott Kennedy and Anne Goold use Crystal Bowls, Gongs and other instruments to guide into meditation. www.crystalbowlsmeditations.com
9:00 p.m : Drum Circle
October 3, 2010
9:00 a.m : Yoga
10:00 a.m : How to play the Australian Didgeridoo
Jeremy Lembo teaches all levels of didgeridoo technique.
October 3, 2010
11:00 a.m : Rhythm Church
Non-religious workshop focuses group intent and utilizes music and harmony to achieve community and self awareness.
October 2, 2010
2:30 p.m : Children's Drumming
Kids have fun drumming and learning songs with Drum Magic. www.drummagic.net