Upcoming Events
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
Sound Bath
Participants are led through guided meditations and sound healing practices designed to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Some blankets and yoga mats will be provided but we encourage people to come with extra padding just in case there isn't enough for everyone.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
About Dream Seed
DREAM SEED is a sound healing ensemble. Shamanic chanting, mantras, overtone singing, Native American songs, indigenous music, didgeridoos, crystal singing bowls, bells, gongs, harmoniums, tuning forks and other overtone-emitting instruments are used to create an environment conducive to deep relaxation and inward investigation.
Candle-Making Workshop for Kids & Adults
for Adults & CHILDREN 7+ This is an opportunity for us to explore candle making with natural beeswax (most ideal for clean air!) and our intentional rprayers, love, peace, and harmony:
You will learn how to make dipping candles. There will also be an opportunity to form your own candles with soft wax if desired, Supplies will be provided for each participant.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bios:
Debra Franklin is a holistic psychotherapist as well as experienced in molded candle making, creating candles for prayer and meditation. You can see more at Harmonyglow.com
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Garden Harvest and Educational Workshop
Join us on July 19th from 4-7pm as we continue to grow food, flowers and more together as a community. The plants we seeded in May are in full bloom and harvesting has already begun!
Learn about the process of seeding, planting, tending and harvesting foods as well as their nutritional properties.
The foods we harvest will be shared with participants at the event.
*This is a free event but any contributions are welcome and will go to help sustain the garden. Thank you!
LOCATED AT: 161 Clinton Ave, Ellenville, NY 12428Get involved in Ellenville’s only active community garden! Share your knowledge or learn to tend and beautify the space, flowers and crops. If you are interested in volunteering time, skills or donating resources to this project, click below to join the thread or send us an email to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com!
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids Summer Art Class at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our Summer Arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Designed for young artists of all skill levels, our classes encourage creativity, build confidence, and help kids make new friends while creating artwork they're proud to take home.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Things we’ve crafted:
Tie-Dye, Sun-Catchers, Mother’s Day Boxes, Jewelry, Collages, and more!
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitated by Matt and Hillary Canale:
Matthew Canale has traveled around the world and studied the sacred traditions of humanity. He is also a founding member of Dream Seed, a sound healing ensemble that travels internationally sharing the gift of sacred music. He has studied and practiced kirtan and mantra for over a decade. Matthew is also a gifted artist, painter, designer, musician, drum maker and song-writer having released his first album entitled "Celebrate" in 2024. His mission is to use his gifts to aid in the evolution of human consciousness. www.mattcanale.com IG: @mattcanale
Hillary Love Riley is devoted to the study of the sacred and its medicinal ways. She is trained in the tradition of Ayurvedic healing and pancha karma. As a song carrier she is drawn to kirtan and mantra and healing music from around the world. Hillary is also a gifted singer, guitarist, song carrier, song writer, painter and beader. She loves to share her gifts to inspire and bring healing to others.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
Under The Summer Stars: Harvest Farm-to-Table Feast
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Under the Stars Summer Feast
* Under the Stars Summer Feast
JOIN US FOR:
An abundant farm-fresh plant and mushroom based dinner
Artisanal Herbal Tonics and Cacao drinks *for purchase*
Stargazing, lawn game & s’mores
Fireside open mic and much more!
Feast by the fire amongst the fireflies, and celebrate Earth’s bounty under a canopy of stars.
Limited tickets - alcohol/substance free - rain or shine - family friendly. Full schedule below!
FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 - please email to let us know how many children will be attending after you rsvp
RSVP RESERVATION REQUIRED
Schedule of Events
5:00PM : Arrival & Appetizers Served, Artisanal Herbal Tonics & Cacao Drinks available for Purchase
5:30PM : Farm Feast, Live Music Set, Lawn Games
8:30pm : Stargazing and Fireside Open Mic
10pm : We Bid Farewell to our Guests
We encourage festive, floral midsummer attire.
This event is in collaboration with floweringsun.org
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
Join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
Give your child a joyful and creative summer with our Kids Summer Music Classes in Ellenville, New York. Children explore rhythm, singing, drumming, movement, and musical games in a fun, supportive environment. No previous musical experience is needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a love of making music. Our classes encourage creativity, confidence, listening skills, and teamwork while making every session engaging and memorable.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids Summer Art Class at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our Summer Arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Designed for young artists of all skill levels, our classes encourage creativity, build confidence, and help kids make new friends while creating artwork they're proud to take home.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Things we’ve crafted:
Tie-Dye, Sun-Catchers, Mother’s Day Boxes, Jewelry, Collages, and more!
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
Kids After-School Music
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Nature’s Art: Grow ToGather Educational Workshop
Join us as we continue to grow food, flowers and more together as a community. The plants we seeded in May are now beginning to grow, and new seeds are getting ready to be planted!
This event is in conjunction with Upstate Art Weekend. Join us inside and outside to learn about art and nature. Come see the art of local artists and enjoy an educational workshop about the art of nutrition, gardening, and growing food.
*This is a free event but any contributions are welcome and will go 100% to help sustain the garden, please register below so we know how much food to cook. Thank you!
LOCATED AT: 161 Clinton Ave, Ellenville, NY 12428Get involved in Ellenville’s only active community garden! Share your knowledge or learn to tend and beautify the space, flowers and crops. If you are interested in volunteering time, skills or donating resources to this project, click below to join the thread or send us an email to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com!
Sound & Color: An evening of art, healing & meditation
In conjunction with Upstate Art Weekend we will be offering a visual and sonic experience. Come and enjoy the art of local community members, then we will enter a guided meditation to assimilate the themes of the art through a sound bath.
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Together, we will explore how and why sound and music can be powerful for healing and meditation. Our session will include a sound bath as well as an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
About Sonic Institute
The Sonic Institute offers experiential workshops, training programs, music lessons, healing sessions and events designed to help people connect with sound and music as a tool for meditation and healing.
Our programs bridge ancient spirituality and modern science to reveal the impact of sound vibration on health and consciousness. Through online & in-person lessons, sound baths, presentations and interactive workshops, participants gain skills and knowledge needed to facilitate guided meditation and sound healing experiences.
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cassie Luzenski is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is currently in a 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, and her studies at the Sonic Institute have further enhanced her understanding in the technology of sound and healing. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
Love Canale Live at the Juniper
Love Canale is the musical collaboration of husband-and-wife duo Matt and Hillary Love Canale. Blending uplifting folk-pop, world music influences, and heartfelt harmonies, they create songs that inspire connection, joy, and spiritual awakening.
Their music explores themes of love, unity, wonder, and the shared human journey, inviting listeners to open their hearts and celebrate life. Based in the Catskills, Love Canale brings warmth and a spirit of community to every performance.
Listen to their music here.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Things we’ve crafted:
Tie-Dye, Sun-Catchers, Mother’s Day Boxes, Jewelry, Collages, and more!
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Kids After-School Music
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Things we’ve crafted:
Tie-Dye, Sun-Catchers, Mother’s Day Boxes, Jewelry, Collages, and more!
Kids After-School Music
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids’ Sing-along! *
All Ages WelcomeJoin us for a fun and inspiring interactive Sing-along with instruments and songs for kids of all ages. Connect with music as a vital activity for learning and bonding. Join us for new and familiar songs with guitars, flute, percussion, piano and more!
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” —Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Things we’ve crafted:
Tie-Dye, Sun-Catchers, Mother’s Day Boxes, Jewelry, Collages, and more!
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Kids After-School Music
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
Kids After-School Music
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember. So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
