Alchemy Drumming & Dance http://www.alchemydrumming.org Transforming the ordinary to the extraordinary through rhythm and motion. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:46:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 July Events! http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/july-events/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/july-events/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:45:25 +0000 Fox http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=81 Salsa with Fox this is not a partner class, come and learn the basics on your own!

Celestial Studios- Studio 2 118 Main Street SW Gainesville, GA 30501

Saturday July 14th 11:00am to 12:30pm

 

Drum Circle with Alchemy Bring a drum and a chair or borrow on of ours!

In the middle of the [...]]]> Salsa with Fox
this is not a partner class, come and learn the basics on your own!

Celestial Studios- Studio 2
118 Main Street SW Gainesville, GA  30501

Saturday July 14th
11:00am to 12:30pm

 

Drum Circle with Alchemy
Bring a drum and a chair or borrow on of ours!

In the middle of the downtown square
Gainesville, GA

Saturday July 14th
8:00pm

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/july-events/feed/ 0 Drum Circle this Saturday http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/drum-circle-this-saturday/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/drum-circle-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:34:29 +0000 Olaf http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=84 Come on out to the beautiful downtown square in Gainesville this Saturday at 8:00pm. We’ll be holding a community drum circle for all ages, all experience levels!

]]> Come on out to the beautiful downtown square in Gainesville this Saturday at 8:00pm. We’ll be holding a community drum circle for all ages, all experience levels!

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2012/07/drum-circle-this-saturday/feed/ 0 Bellydance Show and Student Recital! http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/05/bellydance-show-and-student-recital/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/05/bellydance-show-and-student-recital/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 02:46:27 +0000 admin http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=76 Please come out to Alchemy Drumming and Dance’s annual Bellydance show and student recital among the art at the lovely Quinlan Visual Arts Center. We have a wonderful show for you this year which will benefit the local women’s organization NOA (No One Alone) http://www.noonealone.org/.

Dances from the middle east will include students of [...]]]> Please come out to Alchemy Drumming and Dance’s annual Bellydance show and student recital among the art at the lovely Quinlan Visual Arts Center. We have a wonderful show for you this year which will benefit the local women’s organization NOA (No One Alone) http://www.noonealone.org/.

Dances from the middle east will include students of both Kathryn Hinds and Fox Gradin. Everyone is welcome!

The event is available on Facebook here.

Sunday, June 6, 2010
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Quinlan Visual Arts Center
514 Green Street Northeast
Gainesville, GA (view map)

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/05/bellydance-show-and-student-recital/feed/ 0 Spring is Just Around the Corner! http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/02/spring-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/02/spring-is-just-around-the-corner/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:57:52 +0000 Olaf http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=74 …and with Spring come warmer days, indeed! I’m looking forward to days like we had this weekend, consistently. It was sunny and warm, or at least relatively so. As Spring approaches, I have to start thinking what the Alchemy Drum Circles are going to look like. As a nod [...]]]>
Bonnaroo Drum Circle
Image by Olaf via Flickr

…and with Spring come warmer days, indeed! I’m looking forward to days like we had this weekend, consistently. It was sunny and warm, or at least relatively so. As Spring approaches, I have to start thinking what the Alchemy Drum Circles are going to look like. As a nod in that direction, I decided to take the plunge and create an event on meetup.com. I’ve been a long-time member, and I even hosted the event there before they began charging for the service. Now I’m back in an attempt to further garner community support and interest in keeping the drum circle alive. I’ll be looking forward to how the drum circle can grow with this added socialization thrown in the mix. Head over to Meetup.com and join us if you’re in the Hall County area and would like to be notified about drum circle events.

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]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2010/02/spring-is-just-around-the-corner/feed/ 0 Alchemy Performs at Opening of Dian Fossey Exhibit http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-performs-fossey-exhibit/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-performs-fossey-exhibit/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:12 +0000 Olaf http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=67 An exhibit is unveiled at Brenau University today at 4:00pm. Dian Fossey, author of “Gorillas in the Mist,” was murdered in 1985 in her hut in Rwanda for her local controversial life’s work with the gorillas. To commemorate the public display of her life in the jungle, Alchemy [...]]]>

An exhibit is unveiled at Brenau University today at 4:00pm. Dian Fossey, author of “Gorillas in the Mist,” was murdered in 1985 in her hut in Rwanda for her local controversial life’s work with the gorillas. To commemorate the public display of her life in the jungle, Alchemy Drumming & Dance will open it up with African drumming. For some of the items on display, it will be the first time the public has witnessed them. For the library in which Alchemy will perform, it will be the loudest it has ever been. Whatever your interest, you’re sure to want to be at the Brenau library before 4:00 for the event!

Dian Fossey exhibit

What: A re-creation of the gorilla researcher’s hut in Rwanda

When: Opening 4 p.m. today featuring an African drum exhibition; exhibit runs through Oct. 20; regular hours are 2-5 p.m. Sunday through Friday or by appointment. More info: 770-534-6213

Sustainability conference

What: Focusing on global and local sustainability issues; keynote address, “Gorillas in the Crossroads: How Science, Economics and Society Interface to Save a Species,” by Dr. Tara Stoinski of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

When: 2:30-7 p.m. Friday

Where: Brenau’s east campus (Communiversity building), 1001 Chestnut St., Gainesville

Science symposium

What: A public presentation of Fossey Fund scientists

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 13

Where: Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville

More information available through the article at the Gainesville Times: Brenau exhibit unveils life of Fossey, who researched gorillas

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]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-performs-fossey-exhibit/feed/ 0 New! Dance Exploration Series http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/new-dance-exploration-series/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/new-dance-exploration-series/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:59:37 +0000 Fox http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=62 Saturday September 19 10:00am-12:00pm The first in our “Dance Exploration” series…this month try out HIP HOP. No experience necessary, just an open mind and a sense of adventure. Learn a crash course type dance in two hours! The cost is $20 and is has a limited enrollment. Please call to register for this class 678-989-0013

]]> Saturday September 19 10:00am-12:00pm
The first in our “Dance Exploration” series…this month try out HIP HOP. No experience necessary, just an open mind and a sense of adventure. Learn a crash course type dance in two hours! The cost is $20 and is has a limited enrollment. Please call to register for this class 678-989-0013

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/new-dance-exploration-series/feed/ 0 Alchemy and Chestatee Middle School in “Moving Voices” http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-and-chestatee-middle-school-in-moving-voices/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-and-chestatee-middle-school-in-moving-voices/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:27:06 +0000 Fox http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-and-chestatee-middle-school-in-moving-voices/ Alchemy Dancer, Fox Gradin is currently collaborating on a project with Chestatee Middle School called “Moving Voices.” Working with teens, fox develops choreography consisting of various world dance forms and the students create verse for the performance.

]]> Alchemy Dancer, Fox Gradin is currently collaborating on a project with Chestatee Middle School called “Moving Voices.” Working with teens, fox develops choreography consisting of various world dance forms and the students create verse for the performance.

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/09/alchemy-and-chestatee-middle-school-in-moving-voices/feed/ 0 Camp Cocoon http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/08/camp-cocoon/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/08/camp-cocoon/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:42:22 +0000 Olaf http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=53 We’ve attended Camp Cocoon for several years now, and we’ve just finished up this year’s facilitation of a very large drum circle. Each year, we try to bring new activities and new ways for the camp’s youth to explore rhythm in a community setting. We had an all-time highest helpers crew this year! Not only [...]]]> We’ve attended Camp Cocoon for several years now, and we’ve just finished up this year’s facilitation of a very large drum circle. Each year, we try to bring new activities and new ways for the camp’s youth to explore rhythm in a community setting. We had an all-time highest helpers crew this year! Not only did the camp really go above the call of duty and help us with our equipment, but Alchemy had 8 representatives to work with the campers.

Camp Cocoon is a bereavement camp for Hospice survivors, ages 5-17. The camp does a great deal of therapeutic work in many inventive ways for the children. We’re honored, as always, do be a part of their services.

The video below is from 2007, I believe. The Alchemy Drumming & Dance circle form an intro for their video presentation of the camp’s message and services.

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/08/camp-cocoon/feed/ 0 Come See Us Downtown at Bikes, Bands, and Healthy Bodies http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/07/come-see-us-downtown-at-bikes-bands-and-healthy-bodies/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/07/come-see-us-downtown-at-bikes-bands-and-healthy-bodies/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:24:18 +0000 Olaf http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=48 We’ re on the square all day today to celebrate the bikes, bands, and healthy bodies for the fifth annual Grand Prix Criterium. Come see the Alchemy Drumming and Dance booth we’ve setup to encourage new participants in our public drum circles and frequent belly dance classes. We’ ve already heard from a lot of [...]]]> We’ re on the square all day today to celebrate the bikes, bands, and healthy bodies for the fifth annual Grand Prix Criterium. Come see the Alchemy Drumming and Dance booth we’ve setup to encourage new participants in our public drum circles and frequent belly dance classes. We’ ve already heard from a lot of people, so don’ t be shy. Come on over and introduce yourself; we’ d be happy to demonstrate and even happier if you want to demonstrate your skills!

Gainesville Times: Cyclists descend on Gainesville today

]]> http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/07/come-see-us-downtown-at-bikes-bands-and-healthy-bodies/feed/ 0 Alchemy Student Recital! http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/06/student-recital/ http://www.alchemydrumming.org/2009/06/student-recital/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:18:27 +0000 Fox http://www.alchemydrumming.org/?p=26 Alchemy Drumming and Dance presents our first recital and show Saturday June 6th at the Main Street Market, 118 Main Street SW in Gainesville. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm and runs, at longest, an hour. Join us for Mediterranean appetizers in our café setting, and enjoy dance by Alchemy’s students [...]]]> Alchemy Drumming and Dance presents our first recital and show Saturday June 6th at the Main Street Market, 118 Main Street SW in Gainesville.  Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm and runs, at longest, an hour.  Join us for Mediterranean appetizers in our café setting, and enjoy dance by Alchemy’s students troupe and our special guest, the fabulous Alima.  Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children; benefiting our friend and Troupemate, Kathryn Hinds, who is facing two open-heart surgeries this month.

Fox will be starting a beginner bellydance class at Gainesville College on Tuesday, June 2nd 5:15pm-6:15pm.  Contact Gainesville College Continuing Education for more information (678.717.3605).

New classes will begin with Fox the third week in June:

  • Intermediate – Beginning Monday, June 15th 5:30-7:00
  • Open (all levels) – Beginning Wednesday, June 17th 5:30-6:30
  • Beginner – Beginning Thursday, June 18th 5:30-6:30
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