Have you ever experienced the magic, the fun and the stress-releasing benefits of a community drum circle? Have you ever discovered you were naturally talented at an art form the first time you tried it? Group hand drumming is so much fun because it's easy, and anyone can do it, regardless of age, race, religion, ability, language or musical experience. All you need is a space, some drums, a few nice people, and ideally, an experienced facilitator to make it that much better...
Bring your rhythmical spirit, and your drums, percussion instruments and dancing feet to Better Life Studios on Dupont for a family-friendly community drum circle. After several years of offering community drum circles to the public, Rufus has finally heeded the call do offer them on a monthly basis!
People of all ages and levels of musical and drumming expertise are welcome. You don't have to be a drummer to participate, or even own a drum - beginners are especially encouraged to attend.
NO MUSICAL OR DRUMMING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED!
Drum circles are a fun & exciting way to connect with your friends, family, fellow community members & yourself through recreational music-making. Drum circles also create a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to participate at their own level, without any pressure or judgment.
Rufus Glassco, of Rhythm Kingdom, will be facilitating us through a variety of rhythms, games and activities that will help newcomers learn the basics of hand drumming, and help them and more experienced drummers improve their improvisational techniques. His goal is to help everyone have fun, and leave the circle feeling more confident and ready to join one of the many recreational non-facilitated circles in Southern Ontario.
Experienced drummers will enjoy the many rhythmic games, multi-layered rhythm songs, and the opportunity to play a much wider variety of percussion instruments that they would usually encounter at an un-facilitated drum circle.
Join us to drum, to dance if you like, or just enjoy the incredible spontaneity of community drum circle music!
Limited spaces are available. Purchase your tickets online to save $5 and avoid disappointment if we sell out…
Wednesday, September 18th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, October 18th, from 8 - 10 pm
Friday, November 15th, from 8 - 10 pm
Sunday, December 8th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: Better Life Studios, 390 Dupont St. Suite 201
Toronto ON M5R 1V9 (Entrance on the West side of the building, behind Creed's Coffee)
- General Admission Online (until 5 pm on the day of the Drum Circle): $20
- Children 10 and under: Free (Must still get a ticket to reserve a chair & drum)
- Older Adults 65 and older: $10
* Please note that if tickets sell out there will be very few spots reserved for sale at the door.
Tickets can also be purchased, subject to availability, by sending an E-transfer to rufusglassco@gmail.com. They must be sent no later than 5 pm on the day of the Drum Circle. If all the seats have sold out, tickets purchases made via e-transfer will be fully refunded.
If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price, please message me and we’ll work something out.
