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Geoff leading the Samba Drummers during a Carnival Parade
**Upcoming Events**
Kirtan in Seattle
I'll be playing and singing with Gina Sala for devotional chanting (kirtan) Friday, January 16, 8-10 pm at Samadhi Yoga, 1205 Pike in Seattle. Come chant with us. Gina plays harmonium and leads the singing in an easy, call-and-response style. Geoff plays tablas and other percussion. Help us create a powerful and transformative vibration. Suggested donation $10-$20, no one turned away.
Community Drum Circle (Vashon Island)
Don't be a spectator in life. Join in the fun. Everyone can drum. It's easy. No experience necessary. We'll explore rhythm and drumming together in a supportive atmosphere. Bring your drums, bells and rattles, or use one of mine. Extra instruments will be available. All ages welcome, but young children will need adult supervision. Donations of $5-10 requested, but no one turned away for lack of money. Next Drum Circle will be Sunday, January 25th, at Vashon CoHousing. Call or email for details.
RhythmJoy
Geoff Johns & Carol Lutra-Johns
10354 SW Mukai Circle, Vashon Island, WA, 98070
Tel - 206.567.5822
ARTS EDUCATION
YOU CAN DRUM - YOU CAN DANCE - YOU CAN SING
Discover the joys of drumming, dancing, and singing together in the global village. Get in touch with the primal beat of the drums. Let your body move to the irresistible groove. Let your voice be heard as we sing out in celebration of life.
At RhythmJoy, we make it happen. We provide instruction in traditional arts from around the world in a supportive community atmosphere. You can learn to play the West African djembe, dance the Brazilian samba, and sing the Balinese monkey chant.
We offer classes, workshops, artist-residencies, and more. We provide the instruments and the expertise. We have programs for all ages and abilities.
Percussion and vocal music are accessible to all.
Traditional forms provide opportunities for everyone to participate. As they say in Africa, "If you can walk, you can dance; if you can talk, you can sing." I would add, "If you can clap your hands, you can play music."
The wisdom of our ancestors has been passed down to us through the arts
In traditional cultures around the world, people gather to sing, dance, and play music. Everyone is included. There are simple steps and fun songs, simple rhythms with easy parts. There is also room to grow. There are more challenging dances, trickier rhythms, longer songs.
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Carol leading the Samba dancers during a Carnival Parade