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Drums Alive.

A few weeks ago I attended together with some friends a free promotional class of Drums Alive. I had seen it about a year ago on an internet video and it sure looked like fun. So when I saw it offered here in town, there was no thinking about it, I wanted to try it. And yes it was definitely fun.

The vision of Drums Alive is to improve lives physically and psychologically through a unique sensory- motor drumming programm involving   drum sticks, and exercise ball and music.The primary goal of the Drums Alive program is creating a whole mind, whole body experience for a diverse group of participants.
The processes include:

1. Movement, music, and sound therapy; in physical education and fitness; and rhythmic education;
2. Focused classes tailored toward individual needs;
3. Socialization opportunities and to create a sense of belonging in a group, which has shown to improve motivation and fitness adherence;
4. Individual and creative expression through both verbal and non-verbal communication;
5. Provide a healthy way to release aggression and decrease stress; ( my personal favourite)
6. Focused work on neurological and cognitive applications;
7. Acceptance, respect and understanding of different cultural movements, rhythms and music.