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We decided to include a page about Heartbeat Drums & Creations, our shop at the Bristol Renaissance Faire! We have so many exciting and unique activities that we plan and in which we participate. If you have any images or experiences from Heartbeat Drums, and you'd like to share them, email shana@watercolourwizard.com. Each section's commentary is credited to its author.
Index of activities:
Midwest Belly Dancers' Meet Up -- July 23, 2005
Belly Dance Class with Zayna -- July 17, 2005
Heartbeat Drums & Creations -- Bristol Renaissance Faire Shop
Midwest Belly Dancers' Meet Up -- July 23,
2005
The meet up was a blast, even though the
weather kept a number of belly dancers away. While a few dancers showed up
throughout the weekend, most of them were faire regulars.
Before the rain started on Saturday, though, the dancing took to the streets in front of Heartbeat Drums, to the delight of a large crowd of patrons. David, Hatim, and Randy drummed for the dancers, and everyone had a great time, even our little Evey.
Sunday was incredibly hot and uncomfortable, but at least the wind was blowing a steady breeze the entire day. We spent most of the day in the shop, hiding from the sun and heat. Zayna learned how to play the Beledi rhythm with my help, even though she thought she would never learn to play the drums!
Keep an eye out for updates of the next Midwest Belly Dancers' Meet Up on August 13, 2005!
--Shana
| Right: David drumming
for Zayna in Sahara Mist oil shop, across from Heartbeat Drums. Bottom Left: Despite the heat, all the seasons were at the Faire: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn! Bottom Right: Kael belly dancing outside of Heartbeat Drums. |
Belly Dance Class with Zayna -- July 17, 2005
Zayna, a belly dance performer and instructor out of
Arlington Heights, teaches belly dance at Heartbeat Drums & Creations' shop on
Sundays.
During the 2004 season, Zayna performed alongside David and other belly dancers and drummers in the Bristol Renaissance Faire's belly dance show, Sahara Nights. Zayna specialties include zils and veil.
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Heartbeat Drums offers free belly dance classes, weekends, at 12:15 and 2:45. Belly dance instructors include:
Saturdays:
Salome |
Heartbeat Drums & Creations -- Bristol Renaissance Faire Shop
Along with belly dance classes, Heartbeat Drums & Creations offers free drum
lessons on request all weekend. Drop in to learn the basics of hand drumming, or
if you are already an accomplished drummer, just pull up a drum or two around
our table and join in the fun!
At Heartbeat Drums & Creations, browse our selection of handmade ceramic drums to find the perfect drum for you. If you come across a drum that has the look you want, but you would like a different size, head, or sound, keep in mind that we do special orders on drums. Also, take some time to look at David's paintings, murals, and sculptures.
Besides our own hand-crafted items, we also carry a variety of student and professional zils (finger cymbals), ankle bells, tambourines, bodhrans, and more. Visit Heartbeat Drums & Creations at the faire or contact us at heartbeatdrums@watercolourwizard.com for more information.
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