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TEACHER BioLINKS:
Nana Agyiriwah
Fre Atlast
Phyllis Bethel
Robin Burdulis
Raquy Danziger
Bonnie Devlin
Peace Elewonu
Elaine N. Fong
Ubaka Hill
Leaf Miller
Valerie Naranjo
Pauline Oliveros
Caru Thompson
Edwina Lee Tyler
White Feather
August 21 - August 24 (Thursday 3pm - Sunday 2pm)
Welcome to Drum Central
Drum Central is dedicated to the advancement of women's participation in the ancient and sacred rite of drumming. We support the expression of this tradition in innovative, diverse and unifying ways, to create a personal and community based art form. The overall focus of Drum Central is to further the cultural evolution of a women's global drumming tradition in the United States, North America.
We offer a multicultural program of world drumming and percussive styles in a nurturing environment. We have assembled some of the most dynamic women teachers and musicians in the drum world today. The Catskill Mountain Women's World Drum & Percussion Happen'n is our initial visionary action. Our expanded vision of Drum Central for the future is to continue this annual event, and to develop and support our local and international projects.
CoProducers : Leaf Miller Fre Atlastnbsp; & Ubaka Hill
Focus of Our Intent:
- Exploration of Various Drums and Percussive Instruments from World Cultures
- Rhythm Practice Exercises • Rhythm and Time Sensibility • Deep Listening Sensitivity
- Developing and Strengthening Techniques • Drumming in Creative Collaboration
- Instrument Making, Maintenance and Repair • Creating Authentic Drum & Percussion Music
- Training for Teachers • Creating and Maintaining Community Drum Circles
- Drum and Dance • Performance Showcases • Exploration of Women's Drumming Traditions
- Ritual, Ceremony and Vibrational Healing • Health of the Body, Mind, and Spirit
- Documentation, Preservation and Presentation
Drum Central
PO Box 231
Saugerties, NY 12477
email: info@drumcentral.net
Telephone: (845) 706-1176
Photographs by Carol Seitz
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