Hello,
It has been such a pleasure to see such a lit up group of people come to dance and drum with us this summer. It also feels like timely work to help middle schoolers connect with themselves and each other through wilderness adventures.
Thank you for your support of our offerings and we look forward to seeing you soon!
We have marimba ensemble classes on July 31st and we hope to see you there. We’re not sure when another one of these will be offered and if you or your child likes the sound of the marimba, we’d love to have you!
We also have a variety of offerings for August including another Movement as Medicine with live music and Women’s drumming class on Sunday, August 21st. Full details below.
thanks for being you,
Arlyn & David
–Upcoming Workshops–
Embodying Rhythm’s Summer Marimba Classes
Last Sunday in July = July 31st
with David & Arlyn Alderdice
ages 6-8 | 2-2:45, $10
ages 9-12 | 3-4:15, $15
ages 13 – adult | 5-6:30, $20
on Hanson Mesa just outside Hotchkiss some partial and full scholarships available, please inquire. Info, Registration & Directions 970-872-4238 or info@embodyingrhythm.com
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Movement As Medicine – An Hour Long Practice with Pre-recorded Music
Friday, August 19 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am, at the Hearth 138 Grand Ave, Paonia
Facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice inspired by Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms. Offered in the gift model.
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Movement As Medicine – An Experiential Dance Practice with Live Music
Sunday, August 21 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, at the Hearth 138 Grand Ave, Paonia
Facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice Accompanied by Responsive Live Music with David Alderdice, Daniel B, and Chloe Watkins. This practice is geared for adults, childcare available on site. Suggested donation $10-$30.
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Women’s Hand Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, August 21 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm, at the Drum Room, Hotchkiss
A place where new drummers and experienced musicians can come together. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. We’ll explore modern applications of ancient grooves, we’ll listen deeply, we’ll play together.
Offered on a sliding scale: $10-$25. Info, Registration & Directions 970-872-4238 or info@embodyingrhythm.com
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Rhythm Playshop with David Alderdice and Arlyn Alderdice
Friday, August 26 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am, at the Hearth 138 Grand Ave, Paonia
During this fun and engaging rhythm experience, we will focus on embodying rhythms through rhythmic vocalizations, hand gestures and stepping cycles. We will be using the traditional South Indian rhythm practice of Solkattu to deepen our relationship with rhythm, music and life. This fun phrase-centered approach aids musicians and artists of all kinds to get the visceral sensations of many different rhythmic applications from the naturally occurring universal concepts and musical uses of internalizing pulse, subdivisions, syncopation, cross-rhythms, and poly-rhythms. Suggested donation $10-$20
–Upcoming Live Music–
July 31st, Cirque Eccentric –
David Alderdice with Jon Hickam, 7:30pm, 3750 rd, Hotchkiss
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August 18th, Pickin’ in the Park –
David Alderdice with Ben Bentele, 6pm, Paonia Town Park
–UPCOMING CAMPS–
TNC Wilderness Aware Camp – with David Alderdice
August 1 -4 for boys and girls ages 7 -11 – Offered through The Nature Connection
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Rhythm Playshop at Bluegrass & Beyond Camp in Crested Butte, CO
Friday, August 5th | 10:00am, with David and Arlyn Alderdice at the Crested Butte Arts Center as part of a week-long music camp.
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