Nancy Brauhn-Curnes and Linda Emmerman: Senior Connections: A "Hands On" program for residents in Care Facilities

The DCFG audience will experience firsthand a unique, theme-based program designed for residents in care facilities. A sample of (a March) program, the planning, resources used, monthly songs, set up and suggested instruments will be presented through hand outs and demonstration. This will be up beat and fun!!

Nancy is a dynamic and engaging drum circle facilitator, instructor, & performer. She is known for her playfulness & creativity making drumming events stress free and fun. Nancy is a certified VMC & REMO Endorsed Facilitator, trained in HRs & BTOs.

Linda is a former K-5 Music Educator with over 25 years of experience. She has been trained in DCF, Health Rhythms, Beat the Odds, Drums Alive, & many percussion workshops. Linda is grateful to keep her passion for music alive by sharing.

Josh Dunigan: Maximizing Your Yes! Integrating adaptive processes into your circle.

During this interactive and engaging session, you will learn how working with variously abled groups provides inclusive and universal solutions for developing musical moments in a community setting.

Josh Dunigan is a man with a van and a plan to make music with every person he meets. Josh partners with inclusive community organizations in Michigan to create musical moments at schools, libraries, museums, music festivals and residential programs.

Arthur Hull and Jim Boneau: Creating Timeless Connections Across Spots in Time

So much of life is marked by time, but as DCFs we can facilitate timeless connections. This session explores 3 Spots in Time to Cultivate Connection: Inner, Drum Circles, and Community and how each influences Cultivating Connections. You will explore 5 techniques to expand connections in your Drum Circles, 5 dimensions to broaden Community Connections, and 1 element of Inner Connection, The Heart.

Arthur Hull is the founder of Village Music Circles and at the core of the modern, facilitated, drum circle movement. Arthur's books include Drum Circle Spirit, Drum Circle Facilitation, Drum Circle Games, and the Drum Circle Facilitators Handbook.  Jim brings his open heart as a facilitator, leader, and DCF. Jim has co-led drum circle trainings with Arthur Hull alongside his professional facilitation work as a leadership coach. Jim’s book, The Rumble Zone, launched as a best seller.

Arthur Hull: Rhythm Church

The "Rhythm Church Sound Immersion Meditation" will be a facilitated In-The-Moment musical experience. It is an opportunity to take a "Brain Break" and just "Be.” Sunday Morning Rhythm Church will be facilitated by Arthur With a minimal amount of words and maximum amount of deep listening, Arthur will take us on a sound journey best described as Rhythm Church. Starting off with hand percussion (no drums please) and evolving to pentatonically-tuned gongs and chimes, we will journey to the magic spaces in between the notes. Be prepared to have your rhythmical spirit evoked in a deep way

Aaron Kierbel: Somatic Playground: Exploring the intersection of vocal improvisation, body percussion and drumming.

This workshop will explore how to get more vibrant, creative and connected musical experiences by weaving vocal improv + body percussion with drumming. Participants will learn how to introduce melody, harmony and body rhythms into their drum circles.

Aaron is founder of RhythmALLogy, an organization using interactive rhythm making for building community. He has presented workshops on several continents and almost everywhere humans gather.

Ju Linares and Mary Tolena:  Cultivating Connection as the Pathway to Team Spirit

In this deep exploration of the notion of "connection," you'll learn a variety of strategies & activities from Ju's Team Spirit corporate programs in Brazil that build extraordinary levels of musical and interpersonal connection.

Ju is a DCF, speaker, and specialist in human potential & organizational development in São Paulo, Brazil. Her company, Ritmo Expansão, offers rhythm and training programs that help groups and teams be happier, more autonomous, engaged & successful.

Mary brings DCF philosophies and vibe to TerraSol, her gathering place for camping, community, & music in Patagonia, AZ. Mary’s “Drumming in Business” course about program design & business development is now FREE at bit.ly/BizofDrumming

Arianna Monge, MT-BC and Frank Thompson, MBA: Decolonizing the Drum Circle

Dig a little deeper into the roots of drum circles and wellness as we know it. Participants are called in (not out) to ask questions about our world, our place in it and what we can do to engage with decolonization in and out of the circles we create.

Arianna Monge, MT-BC (she/her) is a Filipino Mexican American board certified music therapist, professional vocalist, and drum circle facilitator. Arianna serves as director of Remo HealthRHYTHMS™ and manager of Rhythm, Wellness, You! at Remo, Inc.

Frank Thompson is a professional drum circle facilitator and motivational speaker. He is the founder of the Arizona Rhythm Connection and has been facilitating rhythm for over 25 years. Frank is a Remo HealthRhythms certified Trainer and endorsed Artist.

Stormi Oshun, MS, CCC-SLP and Shaun Phoenix, MS, LCPC:  The Kooky, Sacred Joyride that is "Bucketing Up!"

Stormi and Shaun will briefly share how they create wildly popular and accessible community drum events using (mostly) items found in the local hardware store. It's hard to grasp the magic juju of bucket drumming without experiencing it, so come "bucket up" and learn how to bring this disarming, playful and surprisingly satisfying style of drumming to your community!

Stormi has performed and offered rhythm-based experiences for a variety of settings and participants. For Stormi, drumming is the magic carpet that transports her on all her most soul-stirring adventures, and there's always room for others!

Shaun has been a psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner for over 30 years. A crafter of soul-stirring events, Shaun helps cultivate the theme of "sacred play" while bringing music, ritual, and creative exploration to communities near and far.

Carl Sorenson: Unity Through Rhythms: Lessons from African Traditions in the Caribbean

The African tradition and rhythms from the Caribbean that exist is a sacred oral tradition of a people united and empowered through rhythm, song, and dance. What can we learn from this culture of perseverance that draws connections to social justice in our World today?

Carl Sorensen is an accomplished drummer known as “Denver’s Hardest Working Musician”. His commitment to sharing his knowledge and passion for drumming has garnered him a reputation as a mentor and influencer in the global drumming community.

Max Young: Rhythmic Mindfulness

Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, without judgement. By engaging participants on big taiko drums in a physical and synergistic fashion, RhythmetriX has created a program that pulls participants out of their heads and into the present moment to engage in a one-of-a-kind mindfulness experience with consistently profound results.

Max is a drummer of 28 years who earned a degree in behavioral neuroscience and has over a decade experience in business before launching RhythmetriX, a company that combines music with movement and mindfulness through group drumming

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