DRUMS ALIVE & BEGINNERS AFRICAN DRUMMING IN LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY

 Hello friends of rhythm!

If you know of anyone in the area from Fanny Bay to Parksville, they might be interested in joining in on Drums Alive and / beginners African Drumming at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay - starting on October 19th! Aside from the class I teach in Courtenay (and one taught by a colleague there), there are no opportunities to participate in Drums Alive west of the Rockies -- how's that for SPECIAL! You don't want to miss it! Spread the word and contact me FMI: drumdeva@gmail.com

AWESOME WEEKEND WITH KOCA & SASHA!

What an amazing weekend of drum & dance with Kocassale Dioubate and Sasha Belle Hunt! We were challenged and we had FUN! There's nothing like having a master djembefola teach authentic rhythms -- we were honoured to have Koca teach us a version of Tiriba / Basikolo that he had never shared before, along with the story of how it originated in his family! Such a treat! Be sure to watch this space for future camps, and check out Koca & Sasha's website: kundaculture.com

 Hello dear friends of rhythm!

Here is my packed fall schedule - hope to see you all at one or more classes/events!

ROYSTON (Royston Community Hall)

Mondays, Sept 5 - Dec 12 (no class Oct 10) = 16 classes

Duns (for those with experience only): 2:30 - 3:15 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

(contact me for fees & to register)

ERRINGTON (Errington War Memorial Hall)

Tuesdays, Sept 6 - Dec 13 (no class Oct 11) = 14 classes

Duns (only for those taking the djembe class): 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

(contact Kristine for fees & to register: stephenson@live.ca)

NB Please let your friends and neighbours know that there will be a Beginners African Drumming class as well this fall, facilitated by our very own Sarah Gibson :)

QUALICUM BAY (Lighthouse Community Hall)

Wednesdays, Oct 19 - Dec 21 = 10 classes

Beginner African Drumming (for those new to drumming, and for those who are ready to get back into the groove): 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Drums Alive! (most fun you'll ever have getting fit & no experience necessary!): 6:30 - 7:30 pm

FMI & to register:

https://lighthousehall.ca/recreation-programs/african-drumming-beginner/

https://lighthousehall.ca/recreation-programs/drums-alive/

https://lighthousehall.ca/lighthouse-recreation/program-registration/

COURTENAY (Native Sons Hall)

Mondays, Sept 12 - Dec 19 (no class oct 10) = 14 classes

Drums Alive "Golden Beats" (but not just for seniors ): 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Fun-packed exercise class combining dance & drumming, no experience necessary!

Fridays, Sept 9 - Oct 21 (no class Sept 30) = 6 classes

AND

Fridays, Oct 28 - Dec 16 (no class Nov 11, 18, Dec 9) = 5 classes

(NB. I will be treating this as one long session, so "part 2" will be a continuation of "part 1" -- but you do not have to have done part 1 to do part 2 LOL)

Intermediate/Advanced African Drumming: 12 noon - 1 pm

(FMI: 

https://www.courtenay.ca/assets/Community/Documents/Recreation~PDFs/Fall%20pages%20CR%20small.pdf)

To register for Courtenay classes: 250 338 5371 or 250 338 1000

NB. Please welcome Sarah Gibson to her new position as facilitator of Beginners African Hand Drumming: Courtenay Recreation by spreading the word that it is FUN to learn to drum - anyone can do it!

MONICA'S WINTER SOLSTICE DRUM/POTLUCK/FUNDRAISER (for Mary Clare in Kenya)

Dec 18, 5 - 7 pm: Please mark your calendars NOW so that when the time comes, it won't be a "surprise" 

*******WEEKEND WORKSHOPS IN WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE w/ KOCASSALE DIOUBATE from Guinea:

Aug 27 - 28 @ the Royston Community Hall

Please message me for more details; limited space still available in all workshops.

*******ISLAND DRUM CAMP w/ Jordan Hanson from Victoria:

Sep 30 - Oct 2

FMI: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejar1ib9c0e44313&llr=kzbfoicab

In the spirit of rhythm,

--

Monica