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COR is excited to announce that we are Colabotating with AHS to present weekly health drum circles at the South Health Campus!

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DRUM.DANCE.LIVE 2022 – Circles of Rhythm Foundation EVENT
Fall 2021 – Friday Night Drum Circles – Inglewood Community Hall, Restrictions Exemption Program
Friday Night Drum Circles are BACK! Drumming in the Park

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FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM CIRCLE returning for 2023 on Jan

FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM CIRCLE returning for 2023 on January 6th. Join us! 7-9pm

We come with a renewed energy following our incredible Soulstice Event .Drum.Dance.Live. with Kylee Dawn Inner Journeys Evolved Movement Arts.

We will gather at the Inglewood Community Hall EVERY FRIDAY 7-9pm January-June. (Taking a break to drum outdoors July-Sept) October to December.

You can purchase tickets in advance on our website or at the door. No need to pre-register. All are welcome! No experience required.

SPECIAL EVENT - Friday, December 16 @ 7PM - Drummi

SPECIAL EVENT - Friday, December 16 @ 7PM - Drumming, Dancing, and DJ’s! JOIN US! $25 in advance and at the door. Discounts available for Seniors, BYOdrum, Kids (7-17). You won’t want to miss this one. @kyleedawn @evolvedmovementarts will be joining us to Drum.Dance.Live in the present and celebrate the coming of 2022’s #wintersolstice - EVERYONE IS WELCOME - everyone can drum, everyone can move - Experience the medicine of movement and rhythm - better yet, put them together. Trust us, this will be epic. All of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Circles of Rhythm Foundation #corfoundation in hopes of generating more funds for our Non-Profit as it prepares to launch into 2023. DM for more details on how you can support the vision and mission of the CoR Foundation.

SPECIAL EVENT - Friday, December 16 @ 7PM - Drummi

SPECIAL EVENT - Friday, December 16 @ 7PM - Drumming, Dancing, and DJ's! JOIN US! $25 in advance and at the door. Discounts available for Seniors, BYOdrum, Kids (7-17). You won't want to miss this one. @kyleedawn @evolvedmovementarts will be joining us to Drum.Dance.Live in the present and celebrate the coming of 2022's #wintersolstice - EVERYONE IS WELCOME - everyone can drum, everyone can move - Experience the medicine of movement and rhythm - better yet, put them together. Trust us, this will be epic. All of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Circles of Rhythm Foundation #corfoundation in hopes of generating more funds for our Non-Profit as it prepares to launch into 2023. DM for more details on how you can support the vision and mission of the CoR Foundation.

Join us for our sunset tiki torch closing ceremony

Join us for our sunset tiki torch closing ceremony for truth and reconciliation day - 7:00-8:30 pm. This is our last outdoor drum circle at the Weaselhead of North Glenmore park for 2022. We will be joined by special guest @walterwhitebear who will share a few words on reconciliation. Bring your lawn chair, and come bundled up as we drum into the night illuminated by the fire of tiki torches surrounding our closing community circle. Drums are provided. Wear orange and pay online or at the entrance. See you all tomorrow! 🥁

Learn to lead your own DRUM CIRCLES! November 11,

Learn to lead your own DRUM CIRCLES! November 11, 12 & 13 - 2022 - The Integrated Community Drum Circle facilitator training is already filling up fast! Don’t miss out! Register today! Find the link for more details in our Bio. 5 benefits of choosing the ICDC Facilitator Training program:

1. You will become a part of our established TEAM of Masters-Level ICDC Facilitators and trusted Sound Healers, across Canada and the US.

2. You will have access to our established Friday Night Community Drum Circles (FNDC) with over 100 in attendance on a weekly basis.

3. Gain access to the Circles of Rhythm – Student ICDC Facilitator Mentorship Program.

4. Join us for some of our regular workshops where you will learn to facilitate ICDCs in various settings/application

5. Test your skills at the FNDC when you sign up to our weekly 5-Minute-Mentorship spot

Drumming is good Medicine! This 3-Day intensive tr

Drumming is good Medicine! This 3-Day intensive training will offer participants the necessary theoretical knowledge & application of the ICDC techniques capable of empowering future facilitators to confidently step into facilitating your own Integrated Community Drum Circle. You will learn introductory community building and therapeutic rhythms, tools, and strategies paired with in-depth gentle drumming healing techniques using a series of drums & percussion instruments.

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Rhythm Cradle @ the Eagles’ Nest

Come and drum together for an intimate workshop on the 58th floor of the Calgary’s Telus Sky building. The Rhythm Cradle is a gentle drumming exchange. Give and receive support using an ancient tool – the indigenous frame drum. The sounds of the drum will be coloured by the native flute, the voice of the didgeridoo, the healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the handpan, and many other instruments to create a restorative sound bath.

DATE: Sunday, December 12, 2021
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Eagles‘ Nest - Telus Sky – 655 Center Street SW
TICKETS: $45 – Text Julien at 403-479-6968 to secure your spot
LIMITED SPOTS - 12 Tickets Only! - Pre-registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable.
What to bring?: Bring a blanket, and a couple pillows, a yoga mat, and a water bottle. You will be sitting/laying on the floor for the 2 hour workshop. Check in with yourself and bring what will facilitate your own comfort.

Feel free to text Julien at 403-479-6968 for more details. It’s going to be incredible. Don’t wait to register as the tickets will go fast!

Special thank you to Sebastien Chabot for lending us his beautiful space to host this intimate workshop.

December 9, 2021 is the LAST FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM CIRCLE IN 2021
Tickets Here: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/

We’ve had such beautiful time drumming in the park with all of you this Summer. Circles of Rhythm is proud to state that we have been able to keep everyone safe while drumming in the great outdoors. Many who were walking by joined in on the fun, often times joining us the following week! Our grand finale last Friday, we saw over 100 drummers & 30+ spectators clapping their hands or joining in with a small piece of percussion.

Autumn is upon us, and so we will be transitioning from our spectacular open-air events in the Weaselhead Flats of North Glenmore Park into our home at the Inglewood Community Hall.

INDOOR DRUMMING RETURNS OCTOBER 1, 2021

Now that the cooler weather is upon us, we are excited to share that starting October 1, plans have been finalized to return to the Inglewood Community Association Hall located at 1740- 24th Ave SE, Calgary, AB. Doors will open around 6:40, commencing with our 7:00 pm Drum Call until our closing at 8:30.

At Circles of Rhythm, we are committed to providing an Integrated Community Drum Circle experience grounded in compassion, kindness, and tolerance. We strive to create an inclusive, non-judgemental environment where participants are encouraged to creatively express themselves while taking part in our heart-centred events. We are also big believers in the power of rhythm to help regulate our nervous systems & improve our overall health – which for many have been severely affected – both virtually and virally – since March 2020.

The pandemic has forced us to take some time away from drumming, the outdoor Friday Nights helped our team to really reflect on the “why” behind our weekly gatherings. Safety, Inclusivity, Diversity, Community, and Creative Expression come up as values-based statements that best describe the Friday Night Community Drum Circle Events. We are committed to continue to allow these Values to guide our team as we transition into weekly indoor drumming events.

Short Term Plan:

Some drumming is better than no drumming. In accordance with the current rental facility policies and the recently imposed business operation by-laws, COR will be implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program as outlined by AHS in its September CMOH Order 42-2021. What that means for our drumming community is that before entering the premises, all volunteers and participants:

More details HERE:
https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/2021/09/fall-2021-friday-night-drum-circles-inglewood-community-hall-restrictions-exemption-program/

Masks are mandatory upon entry and until seated. You may remove your mask when able to maintain physical distance from others outside of your own cohort.

While we can appreciate what the potential impact of doing so may have on individual circumstances and perspectives, please know that in order to continue offering our in-person weekly circles, we must adhere to all mandated provincial and municipal health orders.

Can’t attend our Community Drum Circle because of these changes?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please fill out this Google Doc.
https://forms.gle/1pgyvaTeUGfmKB1w9

Long Term Plan:

We have submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors to be considered as an “Out-of-Scope Operator” under the Mutual Support Group/Meetings essential service description. We hope that, as the

We strongly believe the programming we provide is essential to the mental health and wellbeing of all attendees and wish to continue offering our FNDC to all who would like to participate while ensuring that public health safety remains a high priority. Our hope is that as the COVID-19 situation improves, we will be able to remove the need to request proof of vaccination with increased health measures, consequently allowing all who wish to access our programming to do so safely.

Let’s keep our hearts and minds focused on what is most important: We are capable of sharing a Loving Kindness to our fellow humans, regardless of our differences.

At this time, we encourage you to reflect upon the many reasons each of us comes together to drum in unity, especially during these complex, often divisive times. Your patience and respect for these health directives is greatly appreciated as the Circles of Rhythm team works hard to continue fostering a space for us all to connect – with ourselves and others – in a positive, safe, and supportive social environment.

Please also know that in the event you choose not to physically attend at this time, we will continue to hold space in our collective hearts for you in all the ways – both within and outside the circle. Your well-being matters to us and we wish to hear from you! Please complete this form as we continue to work towards a more inclusive solution to these convoluted times. We love you, and we look forward to reconnecting with you as soon as possible!

Circles of Rhythm is BACK post Pandemic! Drumming in the Park starts this Friday - and will be there EVERY FRDIAY until the end of Summer (September 24, 2021.

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/

DATES: Every Friday Night in July - September 2021 (Weather Pending)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00pm
LOCATION: North Glenmore Park
Weaselhead Parking Lot, 6615 37 St SW, Calgary
TICKETS: www.circlesofrhythm.com
$15 General Admission
$10 Bring Your Own Drum, Seniors, Kids
TICKET PRE-REGISTRATION APPRECIATED

!!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR !!!!

Curious to see what it’s all about? Check out a short video filmed summer of 2020 to see how drumming can improve your health and increase your resiliency!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ELD3ytXinsY

PS: We intend to resume the indoor Friday Night Drum Circles in Inglewood starting October 1, 2021. Hope to see you then!

VIDEO CREDIT: Mercer Production
Check out their channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgIp3PoqTBD6-XmyNZ5rhg
A huge thank you for this capture of 2020's Drumming in the park!

As we prepare to resume drumming in the park starting July 23 - September 24, 2021 - we wanted to remind you of the amazing benefits of the Integrated Community Drum Circle. You can purchase your tickets to the Drumming In The Park by following this link:

https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/

"Drumming offers some surprising health benefits - from stress reduction, lower blood pressure, and enhanced immunity to increased mindfulness, relaxation, and feelings of connection.

Julien Lepage is a big believer in the power of drumming. He runs Circles of Rhythm, a full service community drum circle business offering workplace programs, community, social, therapeutic interventions and professional training.

Since COVID-19, Julien believes Circles of Rhythm has an increasingly important role to play, helping bring people together.

I really enjoyed creating this short video for Julien, and am inspired by what he and his team are doing to create real connections during these troubling times.

Julien Lepage is the owner and lead drummer. He operates drum circles every Friday evening in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Go check it out!" (Mercer Production, 2020)

Mercer Production. (2020, October 27). Drum Circle Creates Connection in Challenging Times. [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InCcsbTu0cQ&t=2s

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