Drum in the Streets for May Day! Womxn/Trans/GNC Folks| Spring 2023
BoomShake's Street Drumming for womxn, trans and gender non-conforming folks will chant, sing, & drum in support of International Worker's Day and YOU CAN JOIN US!
Enroll in our Spring session and through weekly classes, learn new skills/rhythms, and share our collective experiences via drumming, play/movement and song. Holding values of social justice, creative expression and skill-building, this workshop is open to all levels of player from never-drummed to proficient drummer. We aim to create a welcoming space where womxn, trans and gender non-confirming people can be loud, active, and inspiring participants of culture while building friendships and support systems for the movement.
Spring 2023 registration is open to Black, Indigenous and other People of color w/ priority space for Black/African and Indigenous folk.
Mondays 3/6 to 5/1
6:00-8:00pm
Outdoor Oakland Location TBA
May Day March: May 1
Sliding Scale: $0- $350*
PARTICIPATION & ACCESS INFO
ACCESS NEEDS: Please send an email to boomshakemusic@gmail.com if you have access needs that aren't included below, so we can facilitate your participation in outdoor drumming
Sliding Scale/Pay-What-You Can: $0- $350*
Your payments support our ability to provide this offering: pay our teaching artists fair wage, purchase instruments & supplies, and pay our coordinators.
To ensure we are creating a welcoming and representative space to participants, Spring 2023 registration is open to Black, Indigenous and other People of color w/ priority space for Black/African and Indigenous folk.
SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY:
COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- Everyone must wear a mask
- Bring your own mask, hand sanitizer, and water
- We have instruments available to borrow - we will ask folks to help sanitize after use
LOCATION: Outdoor, grassy and concrete area on uneven grade. One step at the entrance.
LANGUAGE: Instruction is primarily in English.
SCENT-FREE SPACE: We ask all participants not to wear any scented products on class days -- lotions, shampoos, essential oils.
SMOKE-FREE SPACE: We are asking that all folks refrain from smoking within 50 feet of practice space.
For any questions or accommodations, please email boomshakemusic@gmail.com.