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| Programs |
| The following information outlines the various The Rhythm Of Life!™ presentation options. This is simply a guideline; we are availble to create a program that fits your needs, so don't hesitate to call! |
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| Conference and Community Programs |
The Rhythm Of Life!™ Community Dance Jams
Shake your body and move your soul to the primal rhythms of live percussion and drumming. These 60-minute sessions are energizing and interactive. Gabriela Masala guides participants through a mind-body, dance jam blending explorative movement with Afro-fusion dance. Ideal for all levels of movers, and sure to leave you with full body joy, and a smile from ear to ear!
SPACE NEEDS: Open floor for dancers to move |
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The Rhythm Of Life!™ Community Rhythm Jams
These 60 to 90 minute experiences offer community members of all ages and abilities the opportunity to create unity and make new connections through the age-old practice of a rhythm circle. Guaranteed to bring laughter, joy, and satisfaction, "village" drum jams are expertly facilitated to allow the creative sprit to move, yet keep everyone in the groove. (Drums and instruments provided.)
SPACE NEEDS: Armless chairs (one per participant) arranged in concentric circles
Click here to watch a Rhythm Of Life!™ Drum Jam!
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| NOTE: The Community Rhythm and Dance Jams can be combined to create an amazingly energetic and enjoyable 90-minute session. |
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The Rhythm Of Life!™ Community Building "Rhythmizers"
Spirited, interactive presentations facilitated by Kenya Masala and others. These are mini presentations (5 to 30 minutes) involving vocal and "spontaneous instrument" play. These are guaranteed to energize a crowd and bring people together. "Rhythmizers" are perfect when spaced between other presentations during a conference or training, to keep participants fresh, alert, and inspired. You can have as many "Rhythmizers" as fits your needs in an 8 hour time slot.
SPACE NEEDS: These presntations can fit almost any type of space or configuration |
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An outrageosly energetic, interactive performance/presentation, including at least three drummers and three dancers.
SPACE NEEDS: Stage, riser, or open perfromance area with a smooth floor |
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| School and Teacher Programs |
The Rhythm Of Life!™ Classroom Drum and Dance Sessions
These 50-minute drum and dance sessions focus on the integration of the arts (specifically rhythm and movement) into a school’s academic program. They incorporate elements of language arts, geography, and science as well as the core community development values of communication, responsibility, and respect. The programs culminate with classes performing (for parents and school community) what they have learned over the course of the week.
SPACE NEEDS: Open floor for dancers to move, CD player, and armless chairs arranged in a semi-circle
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The fully interactive training sessions focus on easy integration of drumming and rhythm as a classroom tool for K-12 school teachers. Utilizing the recently published book Rhythm Play! participants learn to use rhythm to activate students' learning through auditory, visual, kinesthetic, musical and interpersonal modalities. These sessions provide simple, highly effective, and thoroughly fun rhythm and movement activities that integrate aspects of math, social studies, science, and language arts using easy to find and easy to play rhythm instruments. Click here for full training information.
SPACE NEEDS: Room for concentric circles of armless chairs (one per participant) and space for group movement
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An incredibly energetic, interactive performance/presentation, including at least three drummers and three dancers.
SPACE NEEDS: Stage, riser, or open perfromance area with a smooth floor
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| Training Programs |
Join us to develop your ability to facilitate dynamic rhythm programs in your school organization or community. In these playful, educational, trainings you'll learn rhythmic and percussive based games and initiatives, basic hand drumming techniques and rich life relevant metaphors. Facilitated by Kenya and Gabriela Masala, these inspiring opportunities are a total delight, while expanding your facilitation bag of tricks with relevant new activities. Come explore your authentic rhythm and movement and play; if you are not already, you'll be a drummer by the end of the session. Notes, resources, a copy of the new book Rhythm Play!™ and take home tools can be provided. All levels are welcome for these trainings. Click here for upcoming trainings.
SPACE NEEDS: Room for concentric circles of armless chairs (one per participant) and space for group movement |
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| The Rhythm Of Life!™ Austin, TX 512.293.2400 |
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Photo credits: Heather McMorrow, Brandi Clark, Chris Cavert |
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