
Explore the rhythm of the feminine as you dance and drum, linking each beat to the chakras and medicine wheel for healing body and mind.
Explore the rhythm of the feminine through Melissa belly dance in the shaman drum and dance course.
Learn to drum and dance with the medicine wheel and chakras, using warm up and cool down to connect the drum as an extension of your body.
Tap into your own energy and unite with the drum’s vibration to cultivate a harmonious, full-body connection through movement, rhythm, and altering states with sacred animal-skin drums.
Explore the differences between animal skin (buffalo skin) and synthetic drums, and how humidity affects sound quality and bass. Learn to choose beaters, protect drums, and dance with sacred rhythm.
Warm up and cool down through a drum connection, with stretches, figure of eight, side stretch, and hip circles to honor the drum.
Explore the west rhythm aligned with the root chakra through hands-on drumming patterns, compass directions, and vibration techniques, then practice relaxed posture and expressive dancing in the next video.
Learn foundational hip technique for rhythm of the feminine through guided hip circles, weight shifts, and figure of eight motions, integrating drum play with tribal belly dance.
Learn the west rhythm and the root chakra rhythm through dance and drum with guided four-beat patterns, hip circles, and the figure of eight, while keeping shoulders relaxed.
Master the west rhythm dance combo, including hip circle walks, figure-of-eight sequences, and drum synchronization, rooted in the root chakra rhythm.
Explore the south rhythm linked to the sacral chakra and the medicine wheel, unlocking creativity, flow, fertility, passion, and emotions through the 1-2-3 rhythm.
Explore sacral chakra drum technique through hip lifts, drops, circles, knee drops, and controlled isolations, emphasizing neutral hips, glute squeeze, and space and grace.
Explore the south rhythm and sacral chakra rhythm dance combo, learning the sequence with drum and hip movements, including knee drops, hip circles, and step patterns across three sets.
Explore the south rhythm on the medicine wheel, linked to the sacral chakra, tapping creativity, flow, and emotion through a 1-2-3 pattern and playful drum dance.
Explore east rhythm technique through hare eights, figure of eight hip motion, and camel undulations. Build chest lifts, pelvic sway, and weight shift isolations aligned with solar plexus and drum.
Explore the heart rhythm within the medicine wheel, tapping the drum center or near the heart to calm anxiety; connect the heart chakra with love, joy, and inner self protection.
Explore chest isolation techniques for the heart rhythm and the within rhythm, and learn up-for-two, down-for-two, sways, and circle motions to drum along with the heartbeat.
Engage in heart chakra rhythm through seated drumming, counting in fours, and varying dynamics to feed the heart and nurture love and joy.
Explore the lower world rhythm tied to the throat chakra, featuring a 1-2-3-4 counting pattern and accents on one, and connect it to voice and self-expression through dance.
Execute hip lifts with step and touch, add knee drops backwards, and practice vertical chest circles to embody the lower world throat chakra rhythm and undulations.
Move with the lower world rhythm from the drum, perform the dance combo section by section, and practice at your own pace with forward, side, and backward undulations.
Learn the north rhythm on the drum, tied to the third eye chakra and medicine wheel, and practice the pattern 1121112111211121 using up-down cues to hit the north.
Learn the rhythm of the feminine through north and third eye chakra rhythm and dance technique, applying shamanic drum movement to channel feminine energy.
practice the north and third eye chakra rhythm through a guided drum and dance combo, building from basic beat patterns to turns, isolations, and crown chakra transitions.
Explore the upper world and crown chakra, connect with higher self and spirit guides, harmonizing DNA, genetics, bloodline, gifts, and talents through a steady 1234 drum rhythm at 160–240 bpm.
Explore free belly dance with a steady drum beat, mastering the vibration shimmy, earthquake shimmy, layered figure-of-eight hip work, undulations, and tribal fusion moves.
Practice the upper world rhythm and crown chakra focus with fast and slow shimmy, undulation, and figure of eight, aligning your drum with your personal tempo for grounding and healing.
Master the rhythm review in the medicine wheel, aligning sequences with the chakras from root to crown, and practice west and root chakra drills, hip circles, chest and throat movements.
Engage in a rhythm-based quiz that connects medicine wheel patterns and chakra concepts to drum sequences, then explore movement-driven learning across heart, third eye, and throat chakras.
Learn the rainforest dancer choreography by connecting with your drum and nature, crafting a personal story and setting to harmonize movement with your environment.
Master rainforest dancer 1 technique with a Tahitian hip circle, travel circles, and pelvic rolls, plus floor hip work. Use drum-driven choreography that blends island heritage with powerful hip movements.
Explore rhythm and feminine energy through rainforest dancer choreography, practicing drum counts, shimmies, hip drops, and stage presence in a self-paced, expressive routine.
practice the rainforest dancer choreography part two, set your scene, tell your story with your drum, and master the accented rhythms, undulations, and shimmies before filming yourself.
Explore part 3 of the rainforest-inspired rhythm, guiding you through 1212 patterns, wide-leg figure-eight hip moves, pivots on the balls of the feet, a pelvic whirl, and shimmy transitions.
Learn drum-driven choreography in rhythm of the feminine rainforest dancer 5 part four, with chest and hip rhythms, eight-count sequencing, shimmying, and hair-management tricks to stay in rhythm.
Learn to coordinate chest and hip movements, pelvic lifts, and shimmies within the rhythm of the feminine, using drum-led tempo variations and adaptive choreography.
Practice four-beat rhythms and undulations to synchronize hip circles, floor transitions, and tahitian-style moves with a frame drum, exploring tempo variations, turns, and shimmies.
Advance through final phase of the rainforest dancer choreography with shimmies, figure-of-eight turns, and undulations; apply spotting, hair flicks, and finish by lifting the drum, hugging it, and kissing it.
Use the performance video to drill the full choreography of the rhythm of the feminine, performing it without talking, at your own pace with the reference video and volume off.
Conduct a drum-based chakra meditation from root to crown, using rhythms and rests to let vibrations settle. Rest between chakras and adjust posture, volume, and drum orientation as you prefer.
Explore two backing tracks for shaman drum practice: one moody metronome-like, and one relaxing meditation piece, plus guidance on when to use backing music or play solo.
Welcome to my Shaman Drum And dance course
The Rhythm Of The Feminine!
This course is an introduction to dancing and drumming, playing drum rhythms whilst you dance.
Learn about the medicine wheel, the chakras and associated rhythms.
Light up both hemispheres of the brain as you combine nourishing belly dance movement with playing various drum beats and healing the body and mind in a harmonious rhythmic interplay.
This course covers:
• A warm up / cool down
• An introduction to each rhythm and its relationships to the chakras and medicine wheel
• A PDF of the rhythms and chakras for reference and practice
• Belly dance technique video for each rhythm
• A drum and dance combination for each rhythm
• A drum and dance choreography
• A Recording to practice and follow along with
Contraindications:
You should consult your doctor before taking this course.
You shouldn't take this course if:
• You are pregnant,
• You have carotid stenosis
• You Have epilepsy
• You have any heart pacemaker, artificial heart valves, or cardiac arrhythmias
• stent or stunt.
• If you have a brain stimulation device
For this course you will need a shamanic drum / or a frame drum with a handle
And a drum beater.
I invite you to join me on a journey of inner discovery through rhythm, drum beats and movement!!
I look forward to dancing and drumming with you!
Melissa BellyDance