Upcoming Events

 
 
LUNASA Festival: Tour2025
Jan
31
to Feb 3

LUNASA Festival: Tour2025

This workshop celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Africa and Brazil, delving into the rhythmic and expressive movements deeply rooted in African traditions. We will explore the concepts of identity, creativity and authenticity through movement inspired by traditional West African rhythms.

Embrace the spirit of togetherness and community as we dance together, celebrating the joy and unity inherent in African culture. Celebrate life!

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MOTUEKA: Afro Connection Dance & Drum Workshop
Feb
5

MOTUEKA: Afro Connection Dance & Drum Workshop

Explore what Traditional African rhythms give to us: connect with your body, raise your energy level, feel the beat of mother earth, dance in community, be free and above all: celebrate life! We will explore the concepts of identity, creativity and authenticity through music & movement inspired by traditional West African rhythms.

$25 per session or $40 for both. Book your spot & drum online: https://events.humanitix.com/motueka-afro-connection-dance-and-drum-workshops-r3wy5b4s

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Wairarapa: Afro Connection Dance
Jan
16

Wairarapa: Afro Connection Dance

Join us for a one off Afro dance session run by Camila !

Let's rally Wairarapa wide dancers to support this event!

Camila will lead dance at 7- 8 pm

You're also welcome to join a beginners djembe session at 6 pm led by Tulletha

Camila Chicon is an Afro dancer, therapeutic dance facilitator and a yoga teacher.

During Summer Season of 2025, Camila will be touring around NZ, visiting different NZ drumming & dance communities and pooling energies with other dance & drumming teachers to get as many people to feel the joy of living by making music and moving to the beat of the drums.

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Shiva Shakti Festival: Bodyfulness Session
Jan
13

Shiva Shakti Festival: Bodyfulness Session

Bodyfulness is a body-centered contemplative practice that explores four central themes: breath, sensation, movement and relations. Bodyfulness begins when the embodied self is held in a conscious, contemplative and non-judgemental environment. These practices include breathwork, stretching, gazes, body exploration, free movement and meditations, among other techniques to re-establish the connection & unity between mind and body.

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Mount Maunganui: Djembe drumming & Afro Connection Dance workshops
Aug
22

Mount Maunganui: Djembe drumming & Afro Connection Dance workshops

Follow the call of the drum, the beat of your heart, the first sound we can hear in our mum`s womb.... is beating, is alive, is energy.... Feel it and follow it.... you will find a bunch of people welcoming you with smiling faces and vibrating bodies full of excitement for the simple fact of being alive, here & now.

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*Mount Maunganui* 29th of August with my big brother the Big Dave & the support of The off beat crew!!! Yeiiiii boiiiii

6.30-7.30pm: Djembe drumming with Big Dave

7.45-8.45pm: Afro Connection Dance with Camila

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Jul
10

Wednesdays of Drumming & Dancing in AKL City

Weekly drumming & dance classes in Akl city
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When? Every Wednesday from 10th July to 7th August
What time? 6.30pm drumming & 7.30pm Dance with live drumming
Where? Richmond Road School, 113 Richmond Road, Ponsoby.
How much? $20 for class or $35 for both
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Let`s get together to have fun and express ourselves to the traditional west african rhythms. Let`s enjoy to the beat of the drums!
Beginners welcome as always, drums provided

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Special ONE-OFF DUNDUN Workshops: Traditiona style & Dundun dance
Jun
19

Special ONE-OFF DUNDUN Workshops: Traditiona style & Dundun dance

Challenge yourself to try the complexity of the traditional west african rhythm ensemble learning the patterns of the kenkeni, sangban & dununba.
Also, push yourself out of the comfort zone and dance & drum at the same time with the powerful beat of the dundun!
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Let`s try something new and above all, let`s get together to have fun and enjoy to the beat of the drums!
Beginners welcome as always, drums & sticks provided

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Wednesdays of Drumming & Dancing in AKL City
May
8
to Jun 12

Wednesdays of Drumming & Dancing in AKL City

Join us every Wednesday to fill up your cup with joy & energy!!
Be part of this growing community of passionate drummers & dancers in Auckland City

NEW LOCATION: Richmond road School, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Auckland City.
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6.30-7.30pm: Drumming with Sid
7.30pm- 9pm: Dancing with Camila
Everyone is Welcome, no experience needed & drums are provided

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Afro Connection Dance at INFINITE Fest- Whangarei
Apr
27

Afro Connection Dance at INFINITE Fest- Whangarei

Amazing News WHANGAREI whanau!!!

I will be back, offering an Afro Connection dance workshop with live drumming in this amazing Festival!!!

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Mark your calendars - the ultimate fitness festival is just around the corner

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!

Kumusha Retreat 441 CrowNest Road Hūkerenui and Surrounds, Whangarei

Fri 26th Apr - Sun 28th Apr 2024, 3:00 pm

www.infinitefestival.co.nz/tickets

https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteFestival/

https://www.instagram.com/infinitefestival_if/

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Support this growing community of wellness festivals!!

You can buy your tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/infinite-festival-wellness...

Use the code W1TH70734U to get 25% discount. If you are struggling at the moment, contact me for a super special deal or for volunteering!!

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Let`s meet, Let`s dance, Let`s celebrate!!!

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PACHAMAMA Latino Market in North Akl
Apr
21

PACHAMAMA Latino Market in North Akl

Pachamama Latin Market is run on the third sunday of the month during winter from 11am until 4pm. We bring  a variety of Latino foods, music, performances, arts & crafts. The Latin Market in runned at PACHAMAMA Store carpark to bring latino flavours. culture and vibes to the Northshore.

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Join us Sunday 21st of April from 12 to 1pm to be part of the Afro Connection Dance workshop with live drumming to shake it out to the beat of the African drums with some Latino flavour ;)

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Weekly classes in Akl city
Apr
17

Weekly classes in Akl city

Akl City: Term 2. 2024, Every Wednesday from 13th March to 17th April.

Let's keep getting together and growing this amazing city group of drummers & dancers!

~~ Begginers welcome, drums provided!

6.30pm-7.30pm: Drumming class with Sid
7.30pm- 7.45pm: Tea break- Catch up time
7.45pm- 9pm: Dance class with Camila

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Weekly classes in AKL city. Term 2
Apr
10

Weekly classes in AKL city. Term 2

Akl City: Term 2. 2024, Every Wednesday from 13th March to 17th April.

Let's keep getting together and growing this amazing city group of drummers & dancers!

~~ Begginers welcome, drums provided!

6.30pm-7.30pm: Drumming class with Sid
7.30pm- 7.45pm: Tea break- Catch up time
7.45pm- 9pm: Dance class with Camila

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Resolution NYE Festival 23-24 (Copy)
Dec
30

Resolution NYE Festival 23-24 (Copy)

🔮 RESOLUTION NYE FESTIVAL 2023/24 🔮

Experience a transformative wellness New Year's festival that is perfect for families and individuals of all ages. Resolution is here to inspire and uplift you!

Immerse yourself in a welcoming and secure environment that promotes community, art, culture, yoga, dance, fitness, meditation, music, talks, education, markets, healers, and delicious food. With a wide range of captivating workshops and fun activities on offer, Resolution NYE Festival invites you to connect with your inner self and the world around you in a meaningful way.

AFRIKY & KRA KO TO KRA PERFORMANCE, Saturday 30th at 3pm

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Resolution NYE Festival 23-24
Dec
30

Resolution NYE Festival 23-24

🔮 RESOLUTION NYE FESTIVAL 2023/24 🔮

Experience a transformative wellness New Year's festival that is perfect for families and individuals of all ages. Resolution is here to inspire and uplift you!

Immerse yourself in a welcoming and secure environment that promotes community, art, culture, yoga, dance, fitness, meditation, music, talks, education, markets, healers, and delicious food. With a wide range of captivating workshops and fun activities on offer, Resolution NYE Festival invites you to connect with your inner self and the world around you in a meaningful way.

AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming, Saturday 30th at 11am

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MOVE for MOANA 3
Dec
16

MOVE for MOANA 3

MOVE for MOANA 3 ~ CLUB TROPICANA

Sunday 17th December, from 7pm at Artworks Waiheke Community Theatre

Dust off your short shorts blow up those inflatables and get ready for the wildest pool party this summer! Hosted by the vivacious CONSTANCE MARAJ with DJ JUICE, AFRIKY, CLAUDIA QUIROGA and headlined by the mighty DUB PENGUINS

This is an event not to be missed! All proceeds to the Waiheke Marine Project

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Full day of drumming & dancing
Nov
25

Full day of drumming & dancing

Saturday 25th November 2023, South Auckland.

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We are getting together to celebrate life moving to the rhythm of the drums!! If you know us already, you know we are passionate about bringing like-minded people together and expand the family.

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Join us for a FULL DAY of activities!!! Bodyfulness (conscious morning practices), 2 drumming sessions, 2 dance sessions, solo improvisation focus groups, jams, bonfire & family dinner provided!!! Only 1hour+ away from CBD area in a beautiful private countryside location.

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Join us for a day full of rhythm in family vibes!

Looking forward to dance with you,

Cami

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AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming (Copy)
Jul
11

AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming (Copy)

Afro Connection Dance with LIVE DRUMMING
Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm
RSA- Ostend War Memorial Hall
Bring Mat, Water & Warm cloth for relaxation
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Feel the connection with yourselves and others trough movement inspired by African rhythms!! Let`s shake it out to the rhythm of the drums
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AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming
Jul
4

AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming

Afro Connection Dance with LIVE DRUMMING
Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm
RSA- Ostend War Memorial Hall
Bring Mat, Water & Warm cloth for relaxation
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Feel the connection with yourselves and others trough movement inspired by African rhythms!! Let`s shake it out to the rhythm of the drums
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Bodyfulness
Jul
3

Bodyfulness

Bodyfulness is a body-centered contemplative practice that explores breath, sensation, movement and relations. We will take the time to explore each of them as a way to build practices that make our actions more conscious and contributive. Bodyfulness begins when the embodied self is held in a conscious, contemplative and non judgmental environment.

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AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming
Jun
27

AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming

Afro Connection Dance with LIVE DRUMMING
Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm
RSA- Ostend War Memorial Hall
Bring Mat, Water & Warm cloth for relaxation
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Feel the connection with yourselves and others trough movement inspired by African rhythms!! Let`s shake it out to the rhythm of the drums
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Bodyfulness
Jun
22

Bodyfulness

Bodyfulness is a body-centered contemplative practice that explores breath, sensation, movement and relations. We will take the time to explore each of them as a way to build practices that make our actions more conscious and contributive. Bodyfulness begins when the embodied self is held in a conscious, contemplative and non judgmental environment.

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AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming
Jun
20

AFRO CONNECTION DANCE with live drumming

Afro Connection Dance with LIVE DRUMMING
Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm
RSA- Ostend War Memorial Hall
Bring Mat, Water & Warm cloth for relaxation
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Feel the connection with yourselves and others trough movement inspired by African rhythms!! Let`s shake it out to the rhythm of the drums
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