Come drum with us!! We are Los Angeles' most active, open Samba School! Learn to drum and dance like they do in Rio and Bahia! Whether you are a complete beginner, drum circler, dancer, percussion student or a seasoned pro we have something for you. We hold regular classes and rehearsals. Bring your own drums or borrow ours. We focus on performing at festivals, special events and parades. There are plenty of performance opportunities! We've participated in the San Fransisco Carnaval, Brazi …

… The more variety of instruments - drums, percussion, voices, strings, winds, homemade items, what have you - the better, as long as they don't plug in or use batteries!

… When we reconnect with ourselves and with our environment, we find our uniqueness which allows creativity to blossom in song, poetry, dance, drumming, storytelling. Nourishment is also vitally important in the form of plants - real herbs - which are growing all around us. We can learn to use them as natural medicines and as foods for everyday nourishment. The greatest spirituality is achieved when we are operating in alignment with the natural world and use the best possible nutrition for our br …

This is a MeetUp for all those excited about Kizomba in Southern California! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of …

This REIKI COMMUNITY is for anyone who wants to learn or practice REIKI or any other kind of Energy Healing. REIKI has transformed my life and the lives of those around me. I look forward to sharing this blessing with you! Check out our scheduled events and take a moment to RSVP for the gatherings you'd like to attend. A day or two before the event you RSVP for takes place, you will receive a "PLEASE REPLY :)" email with further information.  Just reply to that email to confirm your attendance …

Whether you're new to hooping or experienced, come play with us. Lots of new fun stuff in the works.

This group is really for members that are into the outdoors (hiking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking so on and so forth), but also Very VERY important – you have to be into DJs and Music festivals. Excample-Burning Man, Moontribe, Lighting in the Bottle. If you’re just looking for an outdoors adventure group, this group is not for you. ===================================== The Beyond Basecamp group is all about adventure and partying! Our organizers set up large group weekend outing …

We are a collective of therapists, healers, creative, open mined people that care about the world in which we live in and how we can make it a better place for all, by sharing our talents and ideas with others. This is a place for community and has an open door for anyone interested in teaching a class, workshop or in need of a space to do their healing work. Weekly Meditations, Reiki Nights, Drum Circles, Hula Hooping, Crystal Classes, and Law of Attraction, are just a few things we have h …

PLEASE NOTE: CLASS IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (Carlinhos is in New York on an extended visit.) This is a weekly Brazilian percussion class led by Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro of the Mangueira samba school in Rio, and known around the world as one of the great Brazilian percussionists. This is focused instruction on pandeiro, tamborim, tan-tan, caxixi, surdo, agogo, and other key instruments. Tuesday evenings - 7:30PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street (at Olympic) Santa Monica …

We are a coven that celebrates open and honest pagan sexuality, intellectual discussions on spirituality of the human body, dance, drumming, meditation, ,some zen aspects spiritual rituals sacred sexuality, rites, witchcraft and spell casting. Open to all pagans of any tradition Must be 18 years of age. You must have no criminal record Membership must be approved. Historically, there are many aspects of sacred sexuality in ancient texts, writings, drawings, and temple practices, including many D …

… We offer all the fixins’ for a comfortable and motivating work environment—adequate parking, wifi, our talented staff, our reliable espresso machine (for when your heart’s in, but your mind’s not), an onsite office for management with fax, printer, and desk and our live room which includes a fender twin combo, Ampeg bass combo, Yamaha Absolute drum kit, and PA. At LAPC you can utilize the studio independently, or work alongside our experienced in-house producer, James Longstreet, who has worked …