The San Diego Women’s Drum Circle has been bridging communities one beat at a time for 15 years. Saturday night over 100 women celebrated with a end of summer drumming on San Diego Mission Bay. The group meets the first Saturday of the month (usually at the John D. Spreckels Masonic Lodge in Hillcrest). Drum Circle founder Vicki Morgan shares her unique rhythmic energy that is inclusive for every level with women of all ages. Participating provides an opportunity to experience a freedom of expression full of play through drumming, singing and dancing without judgment. Women’s life experiences are celebrated and shared through the rhythms of the drums.
The blessed beat of the drums
The San Diego Women’s Drum Circle began in 1999 as a heart level response to a friend going through a struggle with breast cancer. Vicki felt that drumming could facilitate her recovery. The sisterhood that developed made a commitment to meet monthly and drum for expanded healing. Started with a handful of committed women the group has grown to touch thousands of lives in many communities throughout the years. The drummers have expanded to play for numerous events that promote healing as well as social action groups.
The Drum Circle meets at the Masonic (aka the Universal Spirit Center) at 3858 Front Street across from Florence Elementary School, which on the first Saturday of each month from 7-9pm is transformed into a mystical place where women gather and share the healing energy of the drum.
This is an opportunity for women of all ages (4 months to 92 years old) with a variety of ethnic or religious backgrounds to dance, sing and drum together. The focus on healing in all areas of need is reinforced by a centering invocation led by the breast cancer survivor who was central to the group’s formation. The drum melodies are then created through the women’s collective experiences.
Drumming classes are also available prior to the monthly gatherings. A donation of $10 is requested, however no one is turned away for lack of funds. No drum? No worries. Percussion instruments are provided. All are invited to share these spiritual evenings with the rhythm of their sisters. Please feel welcome. Check out their website at sdwomensdrumcircle.net/
