Mini Session December 31 - January 10

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Winter Session One January 12 - February 21

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Check out workshops for more dance & drum stuff!

Weather Advisories:
The best way to check if a class is cancelled due to weather is to visit the website and call the studio number for updates.
www.drumdancecenter.com
(609) 324-7383

• Belly Dance Basics
The perfect place to start! All the basics for fun & fitness.

• Belly Dance Technique for all Levels
Build your skills for self expression

• Belly Dance Gypsy Fusion
This class focuses on Turkish music and Romany movements and gestures! Hopa!

• Belly Dance Folkloric Fusion
A fun high energy class working basics and putting into fun folkloric combinations.

• Conditioning for Dance
This series focuses on core strength with Pilates.br>
• West African Percussion Classes
Djembe orchestra and percussion ideas explored.

• Middle Eastern Percussion Classes
Basic Middle Eastern Percussion skills and more!

Capoeira is coming to DDLC!
Contact us right away if you are interested in classes. Schedule to be announced.

Capoeira is a high energy Brazilian art form which combines fight, dance, rhythm and movement. Capoeira is a dialog between players - a conversation through movement which can take on many shades of meaning. The details of capoeira's origins and early history are still a matter of debate among historians, but it is clear that african slaves played a crucial role in the development of the artform. Some historians claim that slaves used capoeira's dance-like appearance as a way to hide their training of combat and self defense.

This a class in both movement and music - recommended for dancers and musicians. A great workout and great fun!

Also............
Afro-Brazilian Dance: Maculele
An energetic rhythmic dance that's fun for everyone!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
4-6pm
$30 preregistration required

with Audrey Davis

SEE THE VIDEO

Audrey is back on
Thursday, January 3, 2008
7-9 pm

$25 pre-registration by Dec 27, $30 after.
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Bordentown, NJ
Open Level
No experience neccesary.

Audrey Davis specializes in traditional West African dance and conducts classes at Rutgers University, Middlesex County College, Synapse Studios, Inspira Dance Theatre and The Drum & Dance Learning Center. She has taught students of all ages and is known for her energetic and interactive teaching style. Ms. Davis has also served as the former choreographer for the Nia Dance Ensemble, a children's performing troupe and is currently the Assistant Artistic Director of the Iwa Lewa Heritage Ensemble founded and directed by Yewande Kelly Johnson. Audrey has performed at the PNC Arts Center, Crossroads Theatre, the State Theatre, as well as countless weddings and cultural events. She has also conducted workshop for the Julliard School, Johnson & Johnson, the Princeton School System, and many other organizations. Ms. Davis takes great pride and joy in sharing the richness of African dance and culture.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
7-9 pm

$30 pre-registration by January 5, $35 after.
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Bordentown, NJ
Open Level
Please bring legwarmers, danceshoe or slippers, skirts & veils (synthetic fabric prefered)

Rayhana (NYC) is known for her spectacular floorwork as well as being an accomplished dancer and producer. She has been a member of Serena's Dance Theater Company, Shoshana's Dance Theater Company, Morocco & the Casbah Experience, United World Artists, Egyptian American folkloric Group, along with Troupe Fantazaya, the Benat Nessma Dance Company, and Jehan's Goddessdance. She has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, Brooklyn College, Queens Theater in the Park, Hawaiian Jazz Blowout, United Nations Theater, Caesar's in Atlantic City, Ibis Supper Club and abroad at LeCarboneria in Sevilla, Spain.

January 3, 2008
9pm
Dave Merritt plays with Paul Plumeri Blues Band
@ AJ's Sports Bar
Bucks County Blues Society's Blue Thursday
5316 New Falls Rd
Levittown, PA
215-949-9570

February 2, 2008
Dave Merritt plays with Catfish Blues Band
@ Sweeney's Pub
Mardi Gras Party!
666 S. Broad St
Trenton, NJ
Tel: 609.393.6669

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Alexia and the DDLC Dance Ensemble
@ The Dancing Goat Cafe
South Orange, NJ 7pm
Reservations suggested 973-275-9000
Hosted by Morgiana

The Drum & Dance Learning Center offers both group and private lessons in:

• Drum Set (Beginner - Advanced) for all styles
• Rudiments
• West African Percussion (Djembe Orchestra)
• Middle Eastern Percussion
• Celtic Percussion (bodhran, bones, Scottish snare)
• Revolutionary War Military Drumming (technique and history)
• Hammered Dulcimer
• also music theory and ensemble skills