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Full Moon Drum Circle - Texas Music River Ranch
Texas Music River Ranch, 2415 Sandra Ln, Webberville, TX, US***RSVP's not tracked on Meetup***
Come jam at our full moon drum circle! Things kickoff around 8pm until you'd like to leave (the core drummers arrive around 9:30). If you'd like to camp overnight - you may do so!
Bring an instrument or borrow one when you arrive. Hula-hooping fire-spinning, dancing and chanting encouraged. This property is right next to the Colorado river, if you'd like to dip in the river, bring your swimsuit as well :)
Bring an instrument or borrow one when you arrive. Hula-hooping fire-spinning, dancing and chanting encouraged.
Additional item suggestions: (water, snacks, costumes, smudge, rugs, pillows, sacraments) and anything else you'd like to share.
If nobody is at the gate when you arrive, follow the path towards the back of the land until you see the fire/drums (the property is large, but if you follow the path towards the back, you'll find us).
This event is free, but donations are encouraged. You can Venmo @AllAreJuan or place cash in the tip jar when you arrive. :)
Facebook Group (highly active)
Instagram
- @atxdrums (drum circles)
- @africandrummingatx (african drum & dance)
Hosts - Juan Gil de Lamadrid, Kerry White, Jasmine Hallet
3 attendees
West African Dance Class (with Jean-Claude Lessou)
Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, US***RSVP's not tracked on Meetup***
Note: Occasionally class may be cancelled due to scheduling conflicts please confirm using one of the links below.
- Austin West African Dance Page
- Jean-Claude's Personal Facebook (highly active)
- Afrique Gninze (Jean-Claude's Instagram)
- Jean-Claude's Facebook Group
Class starts around 1:00pm (the drummers sometimes run late).
The class combines West African choreography with live drumming from local percussionists.
Classes are open to drummers and dancers of all levels - no experience is required.
Bring loose-fitting clothes, water, and a positive attitude.
Hope to see you soon :)
Austin Drum Community Social Media
- @africandrummingatx (african drum & dance)
- @atxdrums (drum circles)
1 attendee
Weekly Drum Circle - Barton Springs
The Monkey Tree, Austin, TX, US***RSVP's not tracked on Meetup***
Come relax, drum, and dance at our weekly drum circle at Barton Springs.
Things kickoff around 5:30pm at the "Monkey Tree" behind Barton Springs Pool (the Monkey tree is located off of Azie Morton rd).
Bring an instrument or borrow one when you arrive. Hula-hooping fire-spinning, dancing, and chanting are encouraged.
Hope to see you soon :)
Facebook Group (highly active):
Instagram
- @africandrummingatx (african drum & dance)
- @atxdrums (drum circles)
2 attendees- $5.00
West African Dance Class - Ballet Austin (with Jean-Claude Lessou)
Ballet Austin, 501 W 3rd St, Austin, TX, US***RSVP's not tracked on Meetup***
Join us on Tuesday nights for a West African dance class led by Jean-Claude Lessou.
The class combines West African choreography with live drumming from local West African percussionists.
Classes are 1 hour and open to the all levels - no experience is required.
We suggest you bring loose fitting clothes, water, and a positive attitude (djembe players also welcome).
$5 - first class
$25 - regular attendeesJean-Claude's Social Media
- Instagram - Afrique Gninze (Jean-Claude's Instagram)
- Facebook - Jean-Claude's Facebook Group
- Facebook - Jean-Claude's Personal Facebook (highly active)
Austin Drum Community Social Media
- @africandrummingatx (african drum & dance)
- @atxdrums (drum circles)
Hope to see you soon :)
1 attendee
Past events
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