Drum Circle Resources

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Resources for drum circle enthusiest.

The drum circle world is very diverse. All cultures celebrate some form of drum and dance. In current history we are finding our communities are taking old traditions and incorporating them into new traditions. The drum circle is the perfect example. From African to Native American and Japanese to Polynesian, the list goes on; we celebrate the human spirit with drum and dance. You can look around this page and find all of the Paralounge research into the world of the drum circle.

Community Drum Circles

 Here is a list of community drum circles in the Florida region. The best way to find out about these drum circles is to talk to the folks that attend them. These links will take you to Yahoo groups and other networking engines that support community drum circles.

 

  • SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
    The only accurate source of info about all the 70-plus drum circles in Monroe/Florida Keys, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties.
    To subscribe: SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
    To visit the website: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
    For live info: Dr. Michael Dean Goodman, 561-350-3930
  • PALM BEACH COUNTY FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE
    Monthly, on the full Moon night, 8pm-midnight, Lake Worth FL, Lake Ave. east of A1A, at the back of Barton Park, on the beach just north of the Lake Worth Pier. Tribal gathering: drumming, dancing, fire performers, socializing - under the
    beautiful full Moon. Attracts 300-400 people. Free (except for parking meters). Info: Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@cheerful.com
  • BONFIRE DRUM CIRCLE / PARTY / DANCE / POTLUCK
    On the 3rd Saturday of each month, 7pm-1am, at our home, 4855 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL, just west of the Palm Beach airport, NE corner of Belvedere & Park Ln. (2 blocks west of Military Tr.). Includes: bonfire tribal drumming & dancing circle, fire performers, professional body painter, henna artist, readers & energy workers, vendors, musicians performing & jamming, sing-along at the piano, huge potluck feast, socializing & networking, partner dancing & lesson, birthday celebrations, etc. Attracts 160-200 people. $5 admission. Info: Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@cheerful.com

 

Drum Circle Facilitation Information

Here are links that will provide important information to those who are searching for information about Drum Circle Facilitation.

Drum Circle Music

Here we have a list of Drum Circle Music groups. They play traditional and non-traditional music with all the wonderful instruments of World Percussion.

Drum Circle Instruments

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Drum building supplies & Instrument craftsmen

Shorty Palmer is the number one choice for drums and drum building supplies! You have to visit www.goatskins.com if you are looking for drums and percussion. Shorty offers a "How to re-head a djembe" DVD that is really easy to follow.

Philosophical Research

Here you will find information that pertains to the world of Drum and Dance through philisophical and scientific points of veiw. The drum circle is more than music. There is much more going on. You can see things from a philisophical point of veiw and feel the spiritual significance the drum and dance has. Or you can see the scientific research that studies sounds, rhythms and frequencies that have a psychological effect on our conscience, subconscience and nervous system. Here are links that will take you to websites and information pertaining to these discussions.