Events
Like Water is as much a performance group as a resource for rhythms, a drum store as much as an adventure travel company. If there is one overriding theme of this organization, it is the concept of community. In Africa, drums are at the center of celebrations and special events, and the music is the sound track of each community's life. We see our role in America the same, and are proud to offer an array of workshops, classes, instructional and performance events, as well as a forum for those interested in rhythm and dance to come together. Below is a listing of Like Water events, as well as related drumming and other events throughout South Eastern Michigan.
In addition to the events listed below, check out the Like Water Newsletter, Calling It Out.
Ongoing Events
Ann Arbor Adult drum
Date & time: Sep-13-2007 - Jun-01 (Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 pm)
Location: Wild Swan, 410 S Maple St, Ann Arbor. *New location* (Take Stadium to Maple, turn Right into the Absolute Title Driveway just past Kroger, follow driveway to the front of Absolute Title, Wild Swan entrance is the double doors on the left)
Co taught by Milla Sylla from Guinea, West Africa, and Ryan Edwards - every Thursday until June. A fun and ego free hand drum class studying traditional rhythms from the Malinke and Susu people of West Africa. Join us for out 7th year of classes in Ann Arbor.$10-15 sliding scale Beginners and Drop-ins welcome. Ryan and Milla will be leading their annual trip to Guinea in March. But CLASSES WILL GO ON! Evan Gutierrez will be leading Afro Cuban Drumming on the Feb 28 and march 13. Evan has 20 years experience in afrocuban drumming, and is Like Waters new dundunfola. Sundance Livingwaters will be teaching west african drumming on March 6 and 20. Sundance owns the Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio and has been drumming for over 25 years.
Contact: Ryan Edwards, 734-475-3158
Adult Dance Class in Ann Arbor
Date & time: Sep-13-2007 - Jun-01 (Thursdays, 5:30-7pm)
Location: Wild Swan, 410 S Maple St, Ann Arbor. *New location* (Take Stadium to Maple, turn Right into the Absolute Title Driveway just past Kroger, follow driveway to the front of Absolute Title, Wild Swan entrance is the double doors on the left)
Taught by Dori Edwards with special guest teacher Seydi Sarr of Senegal, this class brings the joy and fitness of West African Dance to town. Open to all levels, drop-ins welcome. Seydi will be teaching the class Feb 28 and March 13 $15 - 20 sliding scale
Contact: Dori Edwards, 734-475-1836
Battle Creek Drum Classes
Date & time: Jan-16 - May-28 (7-8:30 pm)
Location: W.K. Kellogg Middle School Art Room (Basement)
Come and experience the community, energy and fun of drumming. The first and third wednesday of every month. Ryan Edwards of LikeWater Drum and Dance of Chelsea, Mi. and Milla Sylla of Guinea West Africa will be alternately teaching group lessons in West African Drumming. Tom Macowicz will be teaching classes while Ryan and Milla are in Guinea. Lessons will focus on the traditional rhythms of West Africa. Ryan or Milla will teach the first Wed. of each month with Deb Hall of W.K. Kellogg’s West African Drum Group reviewing the second class of the month. $15/Class
Contact: Deb Hall, 964-1288
Upcoming Events
Dununba Class with Milla Sylla
Date & time: May-18 (11am - 2pm)
Location: Wild Swan Theatre, 410 S Maple, Ann Arbor MI
A serious study of the dununba family of rhythms from Hamanah, Guinea. Milla is the musical and artistic director of Ballet Watafre in Simbaya, Conakry. He currently lives in Michigan and performs with Like Water Drum and Dance. "All are welcome, but come ready to work." Class is $35 per person, drums available for use Email us at info@likewaterdrumworks.com or call 734- 475-3158 for more info
Like Water at the Detroit Institute of Art
Date & time: Jun-15 (2 pm)
Location:
www.dia.org
Like Water Youth Hand Drumming Camp
Date & time: Jun-16 - Jun-20 (June 16-20 2008, 9-12:30 pm)
Location: The Michigan Friends Center located at 7748 Clarks Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118 Camp fee is $170 per student for the week.
Presented by Like Water Drumworks, this camp will introduce students to basic hand drumming techniques, traditional West African rhythms, folklore and stories. Students will play djembes, ashikos, dununs, shakers and bells in a fun and cooperative community setting. The focus will remain on having fun, jamming, and teaching how to cooperate with peers to produce a unified sound. Students will also explore fun art projects inspired by African cultures, led by an art teacher. Camp is open to 3rd through 8th graders (fall). The camp will be held at the Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea. Drums will be provided. Camp activities will conclude Friday June 20nd at 6pm, with a performance by the students. Like Water Drum and Dance will also be performing.
Contact: Jaclyn Morrow, 734.475.3158
Like Water Youth Camp Performance
Date & time: Jun-20 (6pm)
Location: *Michigan Friends Center @ 7748 Clarks Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118
Come join us as we celebrate the end of the Like Water Youth Hand Drumming Camp. Free, public welcome!
Contact: Jaclyn, 734 475-3158
Like Water performs at the Toledo Museum of Art
Date & time: Jun-21 (12:30 pm)
Location: Toledo, OH
Like Water performing at Founders Grand Rapids
Date & time: Jun-28 (9 pm)
Location:
Founders is a great brew pub in Grand Rapids, they've got a new space with a stage. Like Water is excited to be back there. www.foundersbrewing.com
Like Water performs at the Tall Ships Fest
Date & time: Jun-28 (tba)
Location: Port Huron
Dununba Class with Milla Sylla
Date & time: Jun-29 (11 am- 2pm)
Location: Wild Swan Theatre, 410 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
A serious study of the dununba family of rhythms from Hamanah, Guinea. Milla is the musical and artistic director of Ballet Watafre in Simbaya, Conakry. He currently lives in Michigan and performs with Like Water Drum and Dance. "All are welcome, but come ready to work." Class is $35 per person, drums available for use Email us at info@likewaterdrumworks.com or call 734- 475-3158 for more info
Like Water performs at Top of the Park
Date & time: Jul-01 (8:15-9:30 pm)
Location: Ann Arbor
Ann Arbors favorite FREE outdoor summer festival! www.annarborsummerfestival.org
Like Water performs at the Greatest Fourth in the North!
Date & time: Jul-03 (5 pm)
Location: Lake City
Come celebrate Independence day in Lake City at a great festival
Like Water performs at the Fowlerville Fair
Date & time: Jul-15 (6:30 pm)
Location: Fowlerville
www.fowlerville-fair.com
Like Water at Plymouth Summer Festival
Date & time: Jul-16 (12 pm)
Location:
http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/index.asp?NID=653
Drum Making Weekend
Date & time: Aug-01 - Aug-03 (starts 10 am friday)
Location: 16867 Waterloo Rd, Chelsea Mi
Spend a weekend building a drum of your choice. Choose from a small Ashiko, 3/4 or full size Djembe or Dunun. Skilled drum builders, Ryan Edwards and Bob Leidel, will lead you through the building process. A finished, professional drum is guaranteed. We are pot lucking this year! contact LW for more details. There is plenty of camping space available on our land and adjoining State park. Spend your free time canoeing or fishing in the lake, drumming and dancing around the fire, or just relaxing with a community of like-minded friends. Deadline for registration and deposit is June 30. Deposit is half the cost of your drum plus
Contact: Jaclyn, 734 475-3158
Like Water at Shiawassee Co. Fair
Date & time: Aug-07 (7-9 pm)
Location:
www.shiawasseecountyfair.com
Like Water peforms at Heritage Fest in Ypsi
Date & time: Aug-16 (4:30 pm)
Location:
Check out the website, www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com; or call (734) 483-6071 for more info
Like Water performs at Belleville Summer Fair
Date & time: Aug-17 (3 pm)
Location:
more info tba