Welcome to Smooth Rhythm Dance, and thanks for dropping by! If you're interested in contemporary Hand Dance, you’ve come to the right place. Our goals are to offer innovative and quality Hand Dance instruction for the Beginner and Intermediate, help those who want to improve, and be here for those who simply enjoy dancing. Our emphasis is on ' lead & follow ,' and how to dance with virtually everyone on the social dance floor, regardless of their school or style!  So, get ready to have some fun …

Dedicated to Conscious Dance and Movement happening in DC and Baltimore. Dance forms include but aren't limited to: Contact Improvisation 5 Rhythms Acro-Yoga Zumba African Taketina Journey Dance Biodanzia Belly Dancing

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

Zouk a sexy and sensual dance that originated in Brazil is taking the World by storm. Zouk means "festival or party." Zouk Lambada, like many other couple dances (i.e. salsa, merengue, tango, jive, swing, samba, bachata, forro etc) has evolved into what it is today… one of the most beautiful Latin dance styles. Myself, Lee El Gringuito first feel in love with Zouk after bringing Willem Engel to my Bachata Festival and later taking workshops with Kadu and Larissa from Brazil and Donna Wild fr …

Hello to everyone who likes to dance and have fun, Dance is my life and I love to teach others how to experience this exciting form of art. I find great joy in watching my students progress and learn and most of all see them go out to salsa clubs and have fun. I am so proud to know that I've given them something that they can use to meet new people and have fun. Isn't that what we all need in these days full of stress? I have recently relocated to the DC area from Chicago where I taught at t …

Welcome to the F-I-T Zone! F-I-T Now LLC - where F-I-T stands for "Focus Is Transformational - Change your Focus and Change Happens"(TM)!!! We offer dance fitness, total body transformation as well as Spiritual Coaching and Workshops - we focus on your body, mind and spirit. Come join us at one of our many locations in Maryland for our regularly scheduled classes. Our classes give you a total body workout  - you will dance to the hottest Latin and International rhythms. You will tone muscles,  b …

Are you energetic, do you love great music, different cultures; do you love to dance and do so while learning different rhythms and steps from around the world??? Then this is definitely a group for you. Let's dance, be healthy and stay in shape, and actually have fun while getting fit together.

I am a solo musician; vocalist, electric and acoustic guitar experiments accompanied by a variety of rhythm tracks that I constructed.  I use this meet-up site to invite interested mature people to my performances.  I believe you will find it well worth your time to come out with a friend, celebrate a special moment, or whatever.  It's all good.  If you admire Jazz and R&B and like just different stuff, you will love my show.  Take a break from your usual.  My current venue on Tuesday nights at …

Activities such as hula hooping (the act of doing hula hoop) will strengthen your bones and tone your muscles. This one hour workout uses over 30 core muscles. Hooping is way more fun than the hula hooping you might remember as a child. Our bigger, 1 to 1.5lbs hoops are easier to use. They are wrapped in colorful 'friction' tape used help keep them on your body. Even if you start out believing you can't hoop, with one of these hoops, you can! Nearly everyone can hoop, regardless of age, size or …

We are the Alexandria Drummers! The purpose of this group is to promote health and wellness, community, creativity, and fun through music. If you are looking to have a great time and meet great people this meetup is for you. Our sessions are usually two hours with each session consisting of a warm-up,  the  drum lesson, a jam session. Come out and join us for a night of fun, community, and self expression. Music is a “universal language” that has been used for thousands of years as an avenue to …

Welcome! Here's a little info about our group. Our mission is: To have FUN! To enjoy exciting dances from around the world while learning about other cultures To provide an outlet to get your heart pumping to upbeat rhythms in a welcoming environment To motivate one another to feel great, make new friends and dance your way to happiness To plan and attend events from Baltimore to the DC Metro Area To connect members with opportunities to dance, teach, perform, and share social dancing To provid …

Myself Lee "El Gringuito" & my lovely dance partner Kat "La Gata" fell in love with Kizomba after first seeing it danced in Warsaw, Poland. After learning from some amazing Kizomba dancers, we knew we had to bring this dance to the United States. The slow seductive rhythm will change the way you feel about dancing. As we travel World wide we find people are migrating towards dances that have a "stronger connection." Kizomba is all about connection and sensuality and we can't wait to share it wit …

Welcome beginners and more experienced alike! For enthusiasts of Norwegian folk music and dance in the Baltimore-Washington-Frederick area. Our monthly Norwegian-style house parties have tasty potlucks, friendly company, and lively dancing. We share moves and sometimes have informal classes. Newbies are welcomed, encouraged, and otherwise assimilated. Out-of-town visitors are always a treat; if you plan ahead we can probably put you up at someone’s house. What is our favorite dance? The springar …

What is a drum circle? A drum circle is a rhythmical event in which people come together to play drums and other percussion instruments. Drum circles are gaining in popularity here in the United States and all over the world. They are a fun and accessible way to play music in a group setting. There are three types of drum circles: 1) Culturally specific drum circles in which the participants are expected to know and play certain rhythms from different parts of the world. 2) Non-facilitated dr …

Please join us to revitalize your senses and to rediscover the joy-filled life that you were meant to live. The secret is so simple it will astound you. The following poem by Ilchi Lee best describes how we can become one with who we really are by moving our bodies to the rhythm of all forms of music. Movement When you keep moving your body, it raises the caliber of energy you possess. First, the energy becomes abundant; next, it becomes strong; and finally, it becomes clear. When your e …

Do you love drumming or want an opportunity to relax , listen and learn hand drumming? Do you enjoy expressing yourself through poetry, dance, or the instrument of your choice ? Then you want to be a part of D.R.U.M.S. (Drum Rhythms Uniting Minds & Spirits) You can bring your spouse, children, friends & family to share and enjoy the warmth of a healing drum circle on Sundays, 6:00 pm at the Terra Cafe, 101 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD.21218

This group welcomes all who would like to have fun while learning and playing African drum rhythms on djembe drums and other African instruments. All levels welcome as the style of teaching builds on basic rhythms for the "newbie" while challenging those who are experienced drummers.

Music is the purest form of art... therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music... The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Music is truly one of the most expressive art forms, which has an celestial appeal. As long as you can feel the rhythm and the harmony of the beats, you can comprehend and enjoy any type of music around the world. Indian music …

Kaliente Dance Fitness is an exhilarating 60 min cardio workout that will have you sweating, smiling and coming back for more! Our high intensity classes offers people an alternative method to burning calories, staying active and most importantly boosting ones self esteem.  We aim to challenge our students both physically and mentally. Kaliente Dance Fitness incorporates music  and dance styles from all over the world, aside from the typical salsa, merengue,  bachata, and reggatton,  we also us …