The Soul's Cadence: Rhythmic Alignment Through Drumming and Movement (In-Person)

Is there a connection between neuroscience, rhythm, and movement? Can rhythmic drumming affect our brain and overall well-being? Join us for this dynamic and engaging dive into the powerful connection between rhythm, movement, and the human experience. We'll look to the natural rhythms that exist all around us as guides to ways of inhabiting our bodies, and to developing a deeper connection with our physical selves. Explore the role that drumming has played in traditions that seek transcendent experience, and join in some drumming yourself! We'll recognize the importance of play, learn various rhythms, and, most importantly, have fun. You will leave with an understanding of the neuroscience of rhythm and movement, as well as with materials that will help you continue to practice the drumming and movement techniques we learn.

This program is being offered IN-PERSON, and will NOT be recorded.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

Duke Hunter has been a student of music and rhythm more than 20 years. His interest is in the folkloric and popular musical traditions of the world, especially the percussion idioms of Brazil, Cuba, West Africa, the Arab world, and the modern drum set. Duke is currently the Artistic Director at Casa Cazador, a cultural house on the East End of Houston, offering classes and workshops in meditative arts and cultural education.

Farida Meguid started teaching yoga in 2001 and continues to lead classes and yoga teacher trainings. In 2016, she began playing Alchemy Sound Bowls – singing bowls infused with real gems and metals – creating restorative sound baths for students and clients. Believing that spaciousness in the body translates to spaciousness in the mind, Farida has taught classes and workshops to adults and children in studio settings, private schools, DeBakey High School, The Houston Ballet, Brene Brown’s The Marble Jar, Discovery Green, recovery centers, and various Houston communities.