2009 • Ground Floor Rhythm
April 18, 2009
We have used our feet to enter and stay in rhythm since we were children.
In American culture, childhood games such as jumping rope and hopscotch help us fine-tune balance, spatial orientation, and timing. We sing rhymes and songs to accompany these games, turning our voices into “timekeepers.”
This same rhythmic knowledge is found in other indigenous cultures, with rituals and dances, accompanied by drumming, chanting, and voice.
Our feet, whether through jumping rope or ritual dance, carry us into a profound connection with the ground beneath us.
Enter the TaKeTiNa rhythm circle and explore your relationship to the ground. Experience becoming a “timekeeper” with voice and hands and rattle. You can make your journey into rhythm as simple or complex as you wish as you learn to rest in your connection with the ground beneath your feet.
