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Drum
Circles
are
a
fun
entry-level
learning
experience
that
is
accessible
to
anyone
who
wants
to
participate.
It
provides
a
rhythmic
collective
experience,
a
creative
outlet
and
a
fun
way
of
building
community.
Participants
will
have
opportunities
to
explore
a
variety
of
small
and
big
drums
(djembes,
congas,
bongos)
and
shakers
to
make
music
with
each other and connect on a non-verbal level.
One participant of the drum circles said:
"...to
express
thanks
for
an
awesome
jam
session!
I
love
that
you
can
gather
for
an
hour
with
other
humans
and
connect
solely
through
rhythm...yes,
we
have
been
able
to
do
it
for
thousands
of
years
but
it
is a rare event for us moderns! I felt great for days after!"
Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey HartTeams with Scientist to
Study How Rhythm Heals:
Here are some documented benefits of group drumming, based on
published studies,using the HealthRhtyhms facilitation protocol, as
reported by Dr. Bitman, et.al.2003:
-
Improves mood by 50%
-
Increases vigor and activity by 6.4%
-
Reduces stress by 20.7%
-
Increases productivity by 6.3%
-
Decreases fatigue by 17.1%
-
Reduces employee turnover by 18.3%
Here is an audio recording from one of our fun drum circles: July 2012.
Thank you to all participants!
Drum Circle with 60 educators who participated in a 3 day training on
social - emotional learning in schools, organized by: The Greater Good
Science Center in July 2013
Please email Juliane to inquire about drum circles.
