Rhythms of the Earth

  a drumming journey around the Wheel of the Year

Come explore the ancient rhythms within yourself!  Rhythms of the Earth will combine the story of the djembe drum, the basics of how to play the djembe and dunun drums (a type of drum from West Africa), and how to put the techniques together to learn ancient traditional rhythms and songs. All this within the theme of the Wheel of the Year!  Each month we will explore rhythms and lore that express the changes in the natural world around us. 

Just like other instruments, these drums have notes that are combined to play music. We will work on the sounds of the notes and will play music that you can play alone or with other drummers. Whether you are a beginner drummer or an experienced one, join us to discover or improve your own sound on the drum, and to create music in community with others.

Classes are for all ages of drummers and all skill levels.

  

Time: 2pm – 3:30pm

Cost: $15 per class, $75 in advance for a six-class card. $2 per class for drum rental

Where:  Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster (across from Central Market)

How to Register: Contact Radiance 717-290-1517, or stop in

Dates:             October 13

                      November 10

                      January 12, 2013

                      February 9

                      March 9

                      April 13

                      May 11

                      June 8

                      July 13

If you don't have a djembe, dunun (barrel-shaped stick drum), or ashiko drum, you can rent a djembe for $2 (technique instruction is focused on these drums, but you may also bring frame drums to play during the rhythms). Please request rental drums ahead of time for each class.

Circle-style classes are led by Tammi Hessen, a Lancaster-based drummer who has been studying in the West African hand drum tradition of djembe.  She has traveled many times to Africa to study drumming under djembe master Mamady Keita, and Master Drum Maker/Cultural Educator Baile McKnight. She has also studied with Menes Yahuda, Salim Ajanku of Sankofa Dance Theater, Mahiri Keita, Ubaka Hill, and other drumming instructors.   She also has a performance group that plays for various events locally. For more information, www.tammihessen.com

We'Moon 2013 Calendars Are Here!

Each August we look forward to the arrival of the We'Moon datebooks for the coming year.  Filled with beautiful art and writings from women, for women.  I can hardly wait to start reading mine... Come in soon to get yours.

Open late this evening...

It's Music Friday in downtown Lancaster and the weather promises to be delightful.  The retail shop at Radiance will be open from 9:30 this morning until the concert starts this evening at 7:30.  Come see us!  And for those of you who are staying for the crystal bowl meditation with Life in Balance, the shop will be open for a short time after the concert...

Wrap Skirts from Vintage Saris

We just received a new shipment of the Magic Wrap skirts today!  These are made from vintage saris & each one is unique.  They can be worn a dozen ways or more - as a wrap-a-round skirt, or a dress.  Let your imagination be your guide!  And they are delightful to wear, floating on the air as you walk.  Or dance!

Come in and see the new skirts - maybe one is for you...

An Evening with Life in Balance - Crystal Bowls, Healing Sound and Meditation

About a year and a half ago we hosted Life in Balance for an evening of healing sound and meditation. People are still talking about it. So, a couple of weeks ago, when we received a phone call from Ami, wondering if we'd be interested in hosting them again in mid-August, we said, "Yes! Our answer is Yes!" 


Join us for an intimate evening of sound healing meditation with Sounds True recording artists Life In Balance. Friday, August 17, 2012 from 7:30-9pm

Cost is $25 in advance or at the door. Space is limited, so don't delay!

To register, stop in to Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA or phone us at 717-290-1517

This evening will include guided meditation and an immersion in healing sound. Bring a yoga mat and/or blanket to lie on the floor. Dress in comfortable layers.

Working with the Four Agreements

The treasured teachings of Don Miguel Ruiz have been on the New York Times best seller list for many years.  We'll be exploring and revealing the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

The First Agreement:  “Be impeccable with Your Word”

The Second Agreement:  “Don’t Take Anything Personally”

The Third Agreement:  “Don’t Make Assumptions”

The Fourth Agreement: “Always Do Your Best”

Are you ready to be in the driver's seat of your life? We'll meet for this workshop in a safe and non-judgmental container. Imagine living a whole new way of life where you are free to be who you really are, to live your life free from worry about what others think of you What would it be like to live without judging yourself and others, respect yourself and everyone else and have them respect you in return, to live without fear of expressing yourself, free of conflict with yourself and others.  Take the risk to explore life, and live without guilt, fear, shame, and regret.  Imagine loving yourself just the way you are!  Bring a bagged lunch & snacks, water, cushion to sit on, and dress in comfortable layers.

Join Jaque for this day of exploration.  In the morning, we will work with each of the Agreements, and in the afternoon Jaque will facilitate a powerful shamanic healing circle to address the personal lessons revealed to each participant.

Class will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA, across the cobblestones from historic Central Market

Saturday, September 22, 2012, from 10 am - 6 pm

Cost for the workshop is $55 in advance, $65 the day of the class.  Call Radiance, 290-1517, or stop by to register.

Jaque Hanson is a Shamanic Energy Healer, as well as a Reiki and Shambala Master/Teacher, Certified Massage Therapist, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga teacher currently living in Carlisle, PA.  She believes that this is the time we have all been waiting for, and sees herself as a vessel, providing a safe container in which others may peel back their outer layers and allow their true radiance to emerge.

Basic Tribal Ethnofusion
Dance Classes With Zan Asha 

at Radiance
Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8
Sept 25 – Oct 30, 2012


Tribal Belly Dance is an amalgam of dances from North Africa, India and Asia, utilizing both upper body strength with traditional Middle Eastern Movements for a feminine, but powerful dance display. The unique aspect of Tribal also includes the use of cues from each dancer to guide the dance, instead of choreography.

Basic Tribal Ethnofusion explores basic body posture, use of arms, hips, stomach, and rhythmic cues, turns, and transitions, to create a wonderful dance piece.

$80 for the 6-week series of classes.  Beginners are welcome.

Classes are held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St., Lancaster (across the cobblestones from Central Market).  Call Radiance, 717-290-1517, or stop in to register.
Dress comfortably for class, and bring a water bottle.

Zan Asha is a New York City Dancer and Theater director.  She led the first Gothic Belly Dance Troupe in NYC (www.choveXani.com). She has studied under such notable dance greats as Morocco and Carolina Nericcio, with training in Indian Dance from Lotus Music and Dance. Her work encompasses the love of theater and dance, and includes her theatrical women's series known as "Night of 1000 Goddesses" and "Shadows of The Harem." She currently teaches classes in dance and veils work.