Zouk is a fast tempo style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, popularized by the group Kassav in the 1980s. Zouk arose in the early to mid-1980s from kadans, and the cadence-lypso of Dominica, as popularized by Grammacks and Exile One. Elements of gwo ka, tambour, ti bwa and biguine vidé are prominent in zouk. The French Creole tongue of Martinique and Guadeloupe is an important element, and are a distinctive part of the music. Generally, zouk …

http://www.interact-learn.com/submain.php?category=instru... This is a facilitated event not just your normal drum circle. I will be working with on valuable music concepts. Rhythm, Groove, Layering, Improvising, dialog and creating conversation. Feel the energy and excitement of the drum circle. The drum circle offers equality; it includes people of all ages and skill levels. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness, ent …

This group is for all aspiring and professional acoustic string instruments players in the Seattle area who like to learn, play and jam in styles that include swing & gypsy jazz, Latin, bluegrass & fiddle, or progressive cross-over styles. We also promote workshop, jamming and professional performance events for aspiring students, jammers, pros and closet pickers. The group is sponsored by Peter Tilton and newearthmusic.com. Peter is developing a non-profit foundation and art & music school with …

Do you know who Miles Davis is? You must also know that Bird, Trane and Cannonball are not politicians. How about Charles Mingus, Max Roach or Chick Corea? Maybe you have LP's of Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson or Stan Kenton or possibly Don Cherry? If this is you, you must be part of an exceptional crowd that seeks-out the solid groove or the smokin' jam session, where the sounds are cool and the standards are hot. Perhaps you are of the Latin side of jazz where Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez move …

Partner dancing is one of the funnest, most creative, interactive and social activities there is -- the perfect catalyst for meeting people, connecting, and forming wonderful relationships both on and off the dance floor! The aim of this Meetup Group is to help create and support a vibrant social dance community in the Greater Seattle area and on the Eastside (Mercer Island, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, etc), and in so doing, to meet other like-minded dance afficionados, to further develop your …

If you love danceable blues, swing, pop, Motown, jazz, R&B and Latin, join this group for updates on events in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia and the Olympic Peninsula!

Paint Dancing events are created so you can have fun openly expressing yourself in two different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time). And, a portion of the proceeds helps support local food banks. Watch some Paint Dancing videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We supply the non-toxic paint, brushes, paper, and great music (Latin, Pop, Dance Hits, World, Rock, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Electronica and more). All …

Ragga Jam - is a very energetic and expressive dance style, based on the Jamaican and Antillean rhythms ... the creator of this dance style - a charming Laure Courtellemont (France) Find out about this hidden gem of a dance style! Feel free to let loose, move your body, dance and most importantly, have fun! Help us bring Ragga Jam dance to the mainstream here in Seattle! This is a free event, all are welcome and encouraged to invite others! No experice nessary we just get together and dance , dr …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene! We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisseurs. Anyone w …