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Rhythmic Happy Hour with Tom Teasley
Local Motion's Rhythmic Happy Hour is a unique chance to engage in Alexandria’s dynamic cultural scene through rhythm, movement, and creativity. Led by award-winning percussionist and cultural ambassador Tom Teasley, a lifelong Alexandrian, this hands-on experience blends global traditions with an uplifting sense of play. This interactive workshop focuses on the health benefits of rhythm and drumming while fostering community through interlocking rhythms.
Participants will begin by stepping in time and reciting Solkattu (South Indian rhythmic solfege), then learn traditional rhythms from the Middle East and African diaspora. The journey continues through South America and into the U.S., exploring how these rhythms evolved into styles like the Bo Diddley beat and foundational funk grooves. The workshop includes space for self-expression through improvisational dialogue with Tom and fellow participants. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to listen, move, and explore.
Open to adults and teens interested in the healing power of rhythm and community.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2979314-0
Bandsintown: https://go.evvnt.com/2979314-2
