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A movie about a grassroots movement where teachers and performers, healers and fitness gurus — with a hula-hoop and a dream — build self-esteem in South Central, heal abuse in South Africa, develop a spiritual practice in the deep South, and become entrepreneurs of their own lives. Filmed partly by the subjects themselves, and traveling from Burning Man to Time Square, from South Central to South Africa, The Hooping Life captures the birth and addictive growth of a new subculture. Featuring Hoopalicious, Hoopgirl, Karis, Tisha, Baxter, Sass, Jeffrey, Groovhoops, Art Linkletter and Shaquille O’Neal. This film would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the great hoopers who have supported THE HOOPING LIFE for the past six years. This is for you. The Hooping Life is available for community-organized screenings only starting January 15th 2012. Book your screening, expand your community: outreach@thehoopinglife.com
Through the use of music, Able Music Therapy provides a community based service which aims to encourage communication, participation, socialisation and self-expression to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Why music therapy? Research has shown that music provides a range of therapeutic benefits in the areas of psychological, physiological, social, emotional and cognitive function. Needs that can be addressed in Music Therapy: Relaxation, enjoyment and/or interest Provide individuals with a creative outlet Enhance physical, sensory and cognitive skills Encourage interaction with others Assist with mobility and motor skills Provide an outlet for expressing frustrations or grief Help motivate an individual develop new skills Build self-esteem and empowerment Who can benefit from music therapy? Able Music Therapy is available to persons of any age or ability regardless of musical skill or background. A fee is charged for music therapy services. What does Able Music Therapy offer? Able Music Therapists design sessions that assist participation in shared musical experiences such as: Singing Instrument playing Movement to music Listening to music Song writing Able Music Therapy provides group and individual sessions, program consultancy, assessment and evaluation of individual client needs and case management. All Able Music Therapists are highly skilled musicians with training in the behavioural sciences who have completed an accredited university course in Music …
Corpos Percussivos is a non-governmental organization involved in the teaching and creation of music. It was founded in 2002 with the aim of reducing the social exclusion of youth who live in Recife’s “favelas”, or slums. Its programmes give youth an opportunity to build self-esteem through the development of musical skills and abilities. Corpos Percussivos works to strengthen and preserve local cultural identity, develop a sense of citizenship among marginalized youth, and build social inclusion through education in arts and culture. It also aims to stimulate new forms of cultural expression, and to develop partnerships with local community groups and national and international organizations. The unique teaching methods developed by Corpos Percussivos have been disseminated in a wide variety of arenas, including the Garanhuns Winter Festival, in Afro-Brazilian communities (“quilombos”) in Pernambuco, in universities and non-govermental organizations, and in workshops in Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark and the United States. Corpos Percussivos has been the subject of three Bachelor-level university dissertations (Business Management, Tourism and Journalism) and a Master’s dissertation in Economics. Its work has also been documented in academic seminars and conferences, and in media reports. Workshops and classes are taught by founder and director Jorge Martins, as well as by young teachers-in-training. Corpos Percussivos also stages public performances, bringing to …
