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BROOKLYN Sunday - 2 pm on till dark, WEEKLY Conga Square Drummers' Cove, Prospect Park Location: Parkside Ave/Ocean Ave side of park near skating rink West African: During weather warm enough to drum outdoors. Facilitated by: The Elders Email: Beverly Nadelman PrismConcept@Yahoo.com Directions: Walk or drive into Prospect Park from the Parkside Avenue/Ocean Avenue entrance to the park across from McDonalds Drum Circle Description: This circle is major West African oriented (and some times drummers, even master drummers, from the West African community stop by for a time), though early in the day, when it is smaller conga drums and some Caribbean feeling rhythms may be dominant. It is a family oriented circle. Many bring bring blankets, picnics and stay for the day. Starting time is flexible but by 3 it is usually going full blast. Summers cut off time is 9PM. This is a circle that welcomes those who gradually work themselves in, being respectful and gentle. Many have been playing and dancing there for years. It is DEFINITELY not a place to come intent of showing off one's licks.		LONG ISLAND Drum Circles in the Park fourth Sundays, May through September 2001 May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28 (Drums Around the World Day) noon to 5pm Loud Joy Hempstead Lake State Park (Rockville Centre) park in field 3 there is a strong West African influence to this circle see our website for more info and dates http://www.loudjoy.com/drumcircles.html		NEW YORK CITY (Manhattan) 3rd Saturday of every month New York City Drum and Dance at the Jose Limon Dance Studio 611 Broadway, penthouse level (just north of Houston Street on the west side of the street) 8:00pm-12midnight $6 donation requested, kids free Web Site drumanddance@excite.com (212)592-3537 We are a leaderless group open to all levels and ages. the drumming is primarily african but anything goes. there is no official teaching but people are happy to share their knowledge. Bring your own drums or percussion instruments if you have them. We meet in an enormous dance studio so there is plenty of space to dance if you're so inclined (no shoes allowed in the space). Mostly, we drum, but, when we're lucky, someone will lead us in chant. we hope that you'll be able to join us if you're in the New York area. Please contact us if you need further info. CENTRAL PARK Saturday, 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Band shell (our usual spot as of late) Sunday, 5:00pm - 9:30pm,behind the roller-blade/skate area up on the hill nearest Sheep's Meadow. Contact:

Peekskill (Westchester, NY )

WEEKLY Saturday afternoons 2-3hrs.
Most of us have studied primarily west african traditions at drum centers in nyc or with master drummers with West African influences/background.

What we are looking for is people who want to practice, share, and learn together in a structured yet free environment. People from recent beginners to advanced drummers are welcome. But serious inquiries only.

DIRECTIONS:
Peekskill is pretty easy to get to from NYC. Take Metro North Hudson line from grand central to Peekskill. Buses come from the surrounding counties and we can always organize car pools if people send us info.
Those interested please contact: Anad: theanad2@aol.com or
CALL Dan @ (914)526-0685. There are also possible opportunities for performances @ local hospitals in the future if enough people are interested.
Thank you for posting this info! Thanks for making community possible for all of us up here!

Beacon

Weekly Monday 7 PM
Grady's Drum Circle
500 Main Street
West African:
Afro-Cuban:
Afro-Haitian:
Tribal:
Middle-Eastern:
Spiritual
Facilitated by:John Grady
Email:
T: 845-226-6463
Cost: $10.00
Drum Circle Description:
John Grady is a student of Mr. Steve Habib. He has been in the education field as a high school teacher for 30 years. He is also a member of Mr. Habib's Thursday Drumm circle with Marvin Smith. This is a wonderful entry level drumming experience for all.

Thursdays 7 pm
Steve Habib's Drum For Health
500 Main Street
Location: "A Cut Above The Rest" Art Gallery
West African:
Tribal:
Rhythmaculture:
Middle-Eastern:
Map Location: Metro North from N.Y.C.(Grand Central) to Beacon
Facilitated by: Steve Habib & Marvin Bu-GA-LU Smith
Email:
T: 914-453-0989
Cost: $10.00
Directions:
Newburgh/Beacon Bridge Rt. 9 D exit, right to Main Street to 500. About a 1/2 mile down Main.
Drum Circle Description:
Steve Habib and Marvin Smith are professional drummers who have performed internationally with many premium, well known jazz artists.

Sundays, 1 pm
MELTING POT (SMUD)
500 main street 2nd floor performance space
ONE STROKE ABOVE THE REST GALLERY
T: 845-226-6463

West African; Afro-Haitian; Tribal; Rhythmaculture;Middle-Eastern;
Other style drumcircle: HEALING SICKNESS THROUGH DRUMMING
BEACON TRAIN STATION OF METRO NORTH
Facilitated by: Marvin BU-GA-LU-Smith and STEVE HABIB
Local drum circle focalizer: JOHN GRADY & STEVE HABIB
Email:
Cost:$10 donation

Directions:

FROM GRAND CENTRAL take the poughkeepsie train to Beacon. The drum studio is at "One Stroke Above The Rest Art Gallery" located at 500 Main Street,on 2nd floor, above the gallery.

Drum Circle Description:

This is the training ground for Marvin Smith and Steve Habib's group called MELTING POT. There are 8 CD's out from this group on SMUD RECORDS. SMUD stands for Spiritual Master Universal Drummers. Marvin Smith and Steve Habib are the principle directors of the group.Marvin has performed with Archie Shepp, SUN-RA, and numerous other Internationally well known artists, too many to list here. John Grady is MANAGER AND EDUCATOR.

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