2013 MUSIC & DANCE WORKSHOPS

Music is the heartbeat of the Procession - bridging the hearts and minds of both performers and observers. These workshops are designed to place musical groups throughout the Procession, but we need more music and more types of sounds and rhythms than what is offered here. No matter what your level of expertise, if you would like to form a group, or if you have a group all ready to shake, rattle and roll, then please accept our invitation to be in the Procession’s composition!

• Crow Drummers
• Drum Fun
• Olympia Rhythm & Dance
• Artesian Rumble Arkestra
• Mas-Uda
• Samba OlyWa
• Conga Olympia
• Ulimwengu

So Come Make It Happen!

Every Tuesday • 7:30-9:00pm • Under 12 w/adult • $10

Dig your roots deep into the Earth with natural rhythms in the style of West African percussion and dance. Drummers and dancers of all abilities are invited to join-in with this ensemble lead by Bret BenRaven. Dunun drums provided, or bring your own hand drum, bell, shaker, or even a 5-gallon bucket drum. All skill levels. Contact David Curts: 360-870-3989.

Every Wednesday • 7:00-9:00pm • Under 12 w/adult • $10 • United Churches, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia

Bring your drum if you’ve got one, but there are always percussion instruments for sharing. This workshop of drum circle rhythms is totally improvisational, with simple instruction and huge on camaraderie and fun! Contact Scott Bishop: 360-943-1938.

Every Friday • 6:00-8:00pm • Under 12 w/adult • $10 • Eagles Hall, 4th Avenue and Plum Street, Olympia

We are going to be dragonflies, flitting from around and sharing our rhythms. This is our rebuilding year, come help build something special. All skill levels welcome. Contact: Laurie Peterson 360-481-1609.

Every Friday • 5:00-6:00pm • 12 years + • $10 • Percival Landing at the Kissing Statue, Olympia

Dust off that horn, tune up that snare, and join Olympia’s funkiest marching band! It all started when local artesian wells met our resident earthquakes at the Tectonic Plate Dance, and poof – the Artesian Rumble Arkestra was born! Ability to read music is helpful, but you are welcome to play no matter how rusty! Contact Lee Mohler: 360-705-1974.

Sundays • 2:00-4:00pm • Under 12 w/adult • $10 • Eagles Ballroom & Doc Becker Room, 4th Avenue and Plum Street, Olympia

Dancers and drummers will represent winged creatures – phoenix is the idea!! Discover a captivating mix of ethnic, tribal and cabaret style belly dancers with traditional Middle East drumming. Your adventurous spirit is all that is needed. All skill levels. Contact Kashani: 360-459-3694.

Every Sunday • 5:00-7:00pm • 13+ w/adult • Eagles Ballroom, 4th Avenue and Plum Street, Olympia

Everyone is invited to come out of the forest and join Samba OlyWa and the biggest and best wolf pack! No matter your level of experience, your presence is welcome! Instruments provided. Contact Julie Kelen: 360-866-6129.

Every Saturday • 5:00-7:00pm • 13+ w/adult • Eagles Ballroom, 4th Avenue and Plum Street, Olympia

Come join the newest Procession of the Species Drum and Dance group. Contact scotts@thurston.com : 360-951-1249.

Every Sunday • 4:00-6:00pm • 13+ w/adult • 3432 Cherry Blossom Dr NE, Olympia

We are a local music and dance group. Our music is founded on culture and traditions, and we embrace voices from around the world. We bring the spirit of Africa in our music and dance. Come experience the Savanna with us. Bring your spirit to live! Contact: Mercy Kariuki-McGee 888-3119 email: mmcjiru@earthlink.net

Every Wednesday • 5:30-7:30pm • Under 12 w/adult • $5 • Scott Bishop and Cathy Stapel • Procession Art Studio

Don’t have a drum? Learn to sand down a 5-gallon bucket then use clever design techniques to create your own personal flair. And when it is all said and done, you’ll be knocking down rhythms with the best of them! Excellent for any Procession band!