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In person BareSouls 5Rhythms class
The 5Rhythmsยฎ is a simple movement meditation practice designed to release the dancer that lives in everybody, no matter what shape, size, age, limitation and experience.
The 5Rhythmsยฎ are Flow, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. They come together to create a Wave, a movement meditation practice.
There are no steps to follow.
Bring your friends, your heart, willingness to move and bottle of water.
Cash / card / PayPall/ bank transfer at the door or pre register: info@5rhythmswithkat.com
>  ยฃ20 regular / ยฃ22 abundance for those in position to support our community / ยฃ16 concession for unemployed
www.5Rhythms.com (http://www.5rhythms.com/classes/BareSoulsRhythmsclass-136)
we are on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/BareSouls.5Rhythsm.withKat/)
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CACAO DANCE TRIBE - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance London
### ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:
## ๐CACAO DANCE TRIBE: **Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony**
**(DJ & live percussion set)**
**Friday Night \| 7:45PMโ10:15PM**
**Fruit Social: 10:15PMโ10:45PM**
**Tufnell Park, London**
Immerse yourself in an **ecstatic dance journey** infused with **Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion**. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy.
Weโll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a **heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony** and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins.
**Please note:** an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite. Thank you x
**๐ซTickets:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517)
**๐ Join the Mailing list for EVENT UPDATES & DISCOUNTS:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london)
**๐ฃJoin our WhatsApp Community:**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t)
**โจFollow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)
**What to Expect?**
โจ Uplifting **Afro House**, **Brazilian grooves**, and **organic world rhythms**
๐ฅ **Live percussion** bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor
๐ซ **Raw ceremonial cacao** to open your heart and elevate your energy
๐ Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation
๐ **Optional fruit social** afterwards to nourish and connect
No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community.
This is one of Londonโs most loved **sober Friday night dance experiences**, where you can shake off the weekโs stress and celebrate life through movement.
### About Cacao Dance Tribe
Founded in 2017, **Cacao Dance Tribe** was one of the worldโs first **Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance** events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, weโre thrilled to have **revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023,** co-created by the **Ecstatic Dance London** community, pioneers of the UKโs sober dance movement since 2009.
No dance experience needed โ everyone is welcome.
We also offer limited **free crew spaces** โ scroll below for details and sign-up.
**Music Vibe:** Afro House \| World Beats \| Brazilian \| Organic Rhythms
Free English Classes London Marylebone
18:00-18:30 - Doors Open/ Registration
18:30-20:00 - Free English Classes in small groups
20:00-21:00 - Meal for ยฃ5
Further details:
www.freeenglishclasses.org
50% OFF (ยฃ5)! Summer Boat Singles Party at Tattershall Castle (Embankment)
Hostess: Layla
\*This event is a collaboration with other meetup groups and social networks and it will be well attended
\*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from
[https://www.fatsoma.com/e/f56teumx/summer-boat-singles-social-and-party-at-tattershall-castle-embankment](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/f56teumx/summer-boat-singles-social-and-party-at-tattershall-castle-embankment)
Summer is here so which is a better place for socialising and partying than a boat with London Eye views?
You are bound to be enchanted by the charm of the Tattershall Castle and its river views. We are going to start the night by socialising, mixing and mingling and getting to know each other while enjoying spectacular
views of the major London's attractions like Big Ben and London Eye.
Then, we will move to the club section and dance the night away!
You are welcome to arrive solo- most people do- or with friends, our hostess Layla will be there to welcome you, make you feel comfortable and act as the perfect glue among those who wish
to. Attendees from past events always feel welcome and
energised after our events. Our reputation says that we make
the best events in London - so come and check by yourself!
Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with other people who are at the same phase of life, this the event for you! You never know who you meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a partner in life!
Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy.
Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like while sipping on amazing cocktails.
If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with dare to ask their contact details right then and there... you like the old times ;)
Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward
question: 'so are you single?' because they all will be!
Tattershall Castle on the Victoria Embankment, is a boat bar that hosts some sophisticated yet rockin' the boat club nights on weekends, offering some spectacular views. The boat is docked so you can move in and out anytime you like.
The program of the night is as follows
7:00pm-11pm Singles Mix and Mingle with Background Music
11pm-2am We move to the club section and it is time for dancing
Tickets are valid for entry till 10pm.
How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Layla Any issue on the night feel free to contact Layla: 07377544606 or Marianna: 07949526733
Dress code is smart/ elegant (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed).
For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driverโs License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age.
For general enquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733
The Full address of the venue is
Tattershall Castle, Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2HR, United Kingdom
FRIDAY NIGHT: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance London
# FRIDAY NIGHT: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance London
We are super-excited to be offering Ecstatic Dances with Live Percussion & Cacao Ceremonies on Friday nights in 2024!
**Please note:** an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. If you would like to attend please purchase a ticket via Eventbrite. Thank you x
Please also check on eventbrite for the correct dates, as some events are possibly cancelled or amended.
**For more information & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/498619222517](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/498619222517)
**Where is it held?** 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email sent via eventbrite) Tufnell Park station, Fortess Rd London N19 5BQ
**When?** Friday night 7:15pm-9:45pm
๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง:
-Next-level, conscious, inspiring, and diverse dance music journey with live percussion!
-A unique conscious clubbing experience!
-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in.
-Yummy, velvety-tasting raw vegan cacao drink, and intention-setting ritual.
-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for a more immersive experience
-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
-Best Friday night out and no hangover!
**UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:**
**SPRING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT**
Join us for Ecstatic Experiences in April 202 - Dance, Active Meditations, Breathwork, Bioenergetics, Yoga, Sauna, Cacao and much more!
**More info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773698241267?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773698241267?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVALยฎ presents: Ecstatic Dance Spring Retreat**
Find your path. Unlock your potential. Learn. Explore. Create.
**\~ WHEN?** Wed, 10-14 April, 2024
**\~ WHERE?** Gillingham, North Dorset
**[For booking and more information](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773698241267?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
FULL - Roller Disco Party: Friday Skates | London 20s and 30s
**On Friday 12th June, we're really excited to kick off a weekend with something a little different... our latest Roller Disco Party!**
Yep, that's right... for this latest edition of Friday Night Social fun - we'll be heading to London's most famous roller disco venue for a party on Roller Skates!
To start the night, we'll meet at a nearby pub so you can grab a drink, meet your fellow skaters and get to know everyone before heading over to **Roller Nation** for the main event ๐ผ
If you've never been to a roller disco before, imagine combining the atmosphere of a nightclub, the nostalgia of a retro disco and the excitement of a roller skating!
And on Friday, we'll be joining them for one of their famous **"Roller Boogie" Nights** ๐
Throughout the evening, a live DJ will be spinning a mix of house classics, RnB favourites, Hip Hop anthems as we skate, dance and soak up the atmosphere.
And best of all... whilst these Skate Lates usually cost **ยฃ17pp** \- we've bagged an exclusive deal\, meaning this whole evening is just **ยฃ9.65pp**, including skate hire โค๏ธ
And if you've not been before - Roller Nation welcomes skaters of all abilities and a bit like ice skating - half the fun is learning as you go!
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**FAQS - ROLLER NATION**
If you have any questions about skate hire, protective equipment, bringing your own skates, storage facilities, age restrictions, accessibility, or what to expect on the night,
Roller Nation has put together an FAQ section covering some key information **[you need to know here.](https://rollernation.com/faqs#!)**
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**WHERE/WHEN**
To start the night, we will be meeting nearby at the Beehive Pub nearby at 6:45pm to give you a chance to meet and with your fellow skaters.
However, we'd kindly ask that you arrive **no later than 7:30pm,** so that we can head over together in time for the experience.
**Meet Point** \- The Beehive\, Stoneleigh Rd\.\, London N17 9JW \([https://maps.app.goo.gl/82vabfBVk1N8S2Mc9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/82vabfBVk1N8S2Mc9))
**Closest Tube stations**: Bruce Grove (5 min walk), Tottenham Hale (15 mins walk), Seven Sisters (20 min walk)
**Start Time:** 6:45 PM
**End Time:** 10:00 PM
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**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**
Set up in November 2021, our project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships.
To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics.
To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below.
**Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)**
**Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**
Drum & Bass Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
RANDALL - CELEBRATION OF A LEGACY
RANDALL - CELEBRATION OF A LEGACY
Sunday 14th June 2026
The Cause - London
1pm-10pm
Tickets: https://www.deftickets.co.uk/events/1988522617679
This event we are presenting to the masses, will touch the soul of every Dj Randall fan out there, as we pay homage to the peoples Dj the Djโs Dj, to every Man & Woman who enjoyed Randallโs ability to make them jump and shout, Dance & shock out, let us all come together and put 1 finger in the air for the to hot too handle Dj Randall.
LINE-UP ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
Goldie
Andy C
Grooverider + Fabio
DJ Die
DJ Hype
Dillinja
Clipz
Doc Scott
Calibre
Bryan Gee + Break
Benny L + Shimon
DJ Storm
Jumpin Jack Frost + Brookie
Marly Marl + Flex
Micky Finn + Darren Jay
Bailey
Kenny Ken
Makoto
Reinforced + Nookie
Ray Keith + Nicky Blackmarket
DJ Ron + Mampi Swift
DJ Flight
John B + Digital
DJ Lee + A Sides
T>I + L Sides
Mantra
Total Science
Lemon D
Mark XTC
Loxy
Paul T + Ed Oberon
Redant + DJ Chef
Trex + Leaf
HOSTED BY:
MC GQ
Fox
Inja
MC Rage
Moose
MC AD
Ragga Twins
Daddy Earl
SP:MC
Tonn Piper
Funsta
Scorpio
Cleveland Watkiss
2Shy
IC3
MG
MC Chickaboo
Double O
Fatman D
Carasel
Flux
Five Alive
Samba Reggae Drumming Workshop - open to all levels!
Come along to the Maxilla to enjoy a drumming workshop open to all levels, whether you're beginning or an advanced drummer, you can learn how to play the authentic afro brazilian rhythms with Marcos Santana all the way from Salvador de Bahia!
ยฃ10
Any queries call Marcos on 07772 470198
As featured in Time Out's "1000 things to do in London for under ยฃ10"!
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MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Euphoric Uplifting Dance Music- Ecstatic Dance London
*Join us for an Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony! A Celebration of Electronic Dance Music that Opens the Heart in an Awesome Dance Space, Amazing Sound System... & Sober Crowd!*
**ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:**
**MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY - an evening of Euphoric & Uplifting Electronic Dance Music** \*PLUS\* Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social!
For booking & more info: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989927317173?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989927317173?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**[Ecstatic Dance London](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/)** \- Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009 are super thrilled to be offering their 18th 'My Ecstatic Odyssey' event on Sat\, 13th June\, 2026 \- 7pm\-9:45pm\! "Devoted to all those lovers of electronic dance music\!"
Dear friends, dancers & sober ravers,
You are warmly invited to join us for our freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. A unique sober Saturday night dance in London!
**WHAT IS "MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY" ALL ABOUT?**
My Ecstatic Odyssey is inspired by our Summer open-air Sunset ecstatic dances.... There is something magical about a sunset or sunrise...
and the music we'll be playing, EDM designed to bring us deep into the moment **"The Now"...** that mystical threshold between past and future, where the whole world starts to feel ALIVE!
We'll be channelling the spirit of Ibiza, Goa, and inspiring EDM worldwide at this potent time of year.
Come and dance to OPEN-UP, to release city stress, dance in more light and joy, and make new friends - all accompanied by a transformational euphoric & uplifting dance music set to connect us deeply with our dance, our hearts, and our creativity.
We'll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth to connect us with our body, our heart, and positive intention.
No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.
Novice | 10-12pm June 13 Vortex upstairs
full for drums, bass, piano, lead instruments, vocals, 1 of 2 spots taken for
guitar
**Please use this link to sign up and pay**
https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-10-12pm-june-13-vortex-upstairs
(Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled)
**Note the Vortex rehearsals will be starting at 10am and 12pm in the coming weeks.**
full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/
**What is it**
The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group.
See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending.
Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie).
Location: Vortex upstairs
**Who's it for**
Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians.
There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g.
https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics
You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing.
While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements.
Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas.
Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time.
**What it's like**
A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if youโre thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on.
Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining.
**Tunes this week (Sat June 13)**
* Blue Monk in Bb (warm up)
(Winding, Johnson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khbVC7g2cmU
* Song for my father in Fm
(Horace Silver) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXOm49kE0
* Moanin' in Fm
(Art Blakey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9NSR-2DwM
* All of You in Eb
(Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di16W_std0c
Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books)
**Tune preview - next novice session (Sat June 20)**
* Take the A train in C (warm up)
(Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU
* Stolen moments in Cm (solo on Cm blues)
(Oliver Nelson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbaGDDbpcQ4
* Little Boat (O Barquinho) in Bb
(Eric Alexander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiMVlSVMMPw
* Let's cool one in Eb
(Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6ke8l3H-qg
**Preparing for the session**
The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books.
Resource for sheet music:
https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html
http://therealbook.info/
Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc.
Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off
**Playing well together**
The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group
* Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending)
* Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification)
* After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including:
\*\* Can everyone hear themselves?
\*\* Are the drums too loud?
\*\* Can everyone hear the bass?
\*\* Is the guitar comping too loud?
\*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up)
\*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs
* For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc.
**Equipment**
there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch
**Percussion**
Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion".
**Vocalists**
Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing.
**Observing**
Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal.
**Cancellation policy**
Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible.
Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session.
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any questions do get in touch!
Novice | 12-2pm June 13 Vortex upstairs
full for drums, bass, guitar, 2 of 3 spots taken for lead instruments, 1 of 2 spots taken for piano
**Please use this link to sign up and pay**
https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-12-2pm-june-13-vortex-upstairs
(Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled)
**Note the Vortex rehearsals will be starting at 10am and 12pm in the coming weeks.**
full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/
**What is it**
The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group.
See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending.
Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie).
Location: Vortex upstairs
**Who's it for**
Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians.
There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g.
https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics
You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing.
While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements.
Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas.
Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time.
**What it's like**
A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if youโre thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on.
Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining.
**Tunes this week (Sat June 13)**
* Blue Monk in Bb (warm up)
(Winding, Johnson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khbVC7g2cmU
* Song for my father in Fm
(Horace Silver) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXOm49kE0
* Moanin' in Fm
(Art Blakey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9NSR-2DwM
* All of You in Eb
(Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di16W_std0c
Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books)
**Tune preview - next novice session (Sat June 20)**
* Take the A train in C (warm up)
(Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU
* Stolen moments in Cm (solo on Cm blues)
(Oliver Nelson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbaGDDbpcQ4
* Little Boat (O Barquinho) in Bb
(Eric Alexander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiMVlSVMMPw
* Let's cool one in Eb
(Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6ke8l3H-qg
**Preparing for the session**
The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books.
Resource for sheet music:
https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html
http://therealbook.info/
Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc.
Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off
**Playing well together**
The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group
* Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending)
* Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification)
* After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including:
\*\* Can everyone hear themselves?
\*\* Are the drums too loud?
\*\* Can everyone hear the bass?
\*\* Is the guitar comping too loud?
\*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up)
\*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs
* For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc.
**Equipment**
there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch
**Percussion**
Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion".
**Vocalists**
Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing.
**Observing**
Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal.
**Cancellation policy**
Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible.
Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session.
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any questions do get in touch!
Ecstatic Dance London - ECSTATIC RAVE: Saturday Night Wellness Rave & Cacao
### ๐ **SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE - Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual**
**7:00PMโ9:45PM Dance \| 9:45PMโ10:15PM Fruit Social**
**Ecstatic Dance London \| Tufnell Park**
Please note an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite, thank you.
Book here:
Each Saturday night, we open the doors to a new **sonic adventure,** from the deep bass of **Shamanic Bass Temple**, to the exotic pulse of **Desert Grooves**, the fiery release of **Catharsis or MVMNT,** and the uplifting and heart-opening **electronic** dance music of **My Ecstatic Odyssey** or fun & soulful **Ecstatic Disco** nights!
Every session is a **unique genre-specific experience** *(please check which event you've signed up to!)* yet all follow the same timeless flow, the **ecstatic wave,** a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation phase.
### **โจ What to Expect:**
* ๐ถ **Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!**
* ๐ฅ **Live percussion** to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement
* ๐ซ **Heart-opening cacao ceremony** & positive intention setting to begin the night
* ๐ **Awesome sound system** & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion
* ๐ A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect
* ๐ **Complimentary fruit social** afterwards to nourish & unwind together
* ๐ซ **The best Saturday night out and no hangover!**
No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic.
Join Londonโs longest-running ecstatic dance community- **Ecstatic Dance London**, pioneers of the UKโs **Sober ReLOVEution** since 2009.
No experience needed, all welcome.
### ๐ **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:**
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**Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london "https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london")
**Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london "https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london")
**๐FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs")and we'll be in touch.
Drum & Bass Events Near You
Connect with your local Drum & Bass community
๐ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐ฅ
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐
๐ฅ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ :
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฅ ๐
๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐
๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ ๐ ๐๐ฆ
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๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
LincolnStreetSalsa.com
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
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โ
Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ 6/12 @ 5 ๐ฉ๐ฆ)
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ
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โ
๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
โ
๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
โ
Always Other People to Dance With!
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โ
Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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โ
BYOB
โ
18+
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โ
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
Partner
Atlassian
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For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-5/.
๐ Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! ๐ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐
๐ฅ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ :
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฅ ๐
๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐
๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ ๐ ๐๐ฆ
.
๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
.
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
LincolnStreetSalsa.com
.
Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
.
๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
.
๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
.
โ
Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
.
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ 6/12 @ 5 ๐ฉ๐ฆ)
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ
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๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
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๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
โ
Always Other People to Dance With!
.
โ
Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
.
โ
BYOB
โ
18+
.
โ
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
Annual Columbus ACE Summer Picnic
Get ready for a Picnic, this is our social and member appreciation event for the year! Feel free to bring family, but be sure to reach out with the number of attendees, so we can provide food for everyone.
There will of course be food, music, games and fun!
Event is held rain or shine, we have a covered shelter house reserved for the event.
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-annual-columbus-ace-summer-picnic/.
Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**โ
Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!**
**๐ Beginner Bachata Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm โ 7:15 pm โฆ Registration
7:15 pm โ 8:15 pm โฆ Beginner Class
**๐ Intermediate Bachata Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm โ 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**๐ If You Take Both Bachata Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**๐ Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
Click Here For More Videos:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17bwkttXhV/
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
























