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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL 14 ZYDECO If GrassRoots had a definitive pulse it would be Zydeco and the Franks set the heartbeat. Returning instructors from last year and fixtures of the Florida dance world, Jerry Carrier & Jarene Williams will be leading the Zydeco dance workshops, don’t miss out! FRIDAY 3:30PM DANCE TENT / SUNDAY 4PM DANCE TENT BACHATA Bachata is a style of social dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and has grown in popularity around the world. In this workshop we will warm up with the basic elements and fundamentals of footwork and style. Then utilizing your new steps, we will learn how to Bachata dance with a partner. This class will improve your lead and follow, and increase footwork and pattern knowledge. Taught by Adam Phillips and Aubrey Griffith-Zill. It’s time to get movin’...see you on the dance floor! SUNDAY 1:30PM DANCE TENT AFROCUBAN DANCE This class offers a rich taste of authentic Afrocuban culture and provides an amazing full body workout! You will learn songs, rhythms, and dances of the Traditional Afro-Cuban Folklore. Marisol Blanco, Master Teacher, is a professional dancer, teaches Afro-Cuban Folkloric and Popular Dance, as well as, other forms of traditional dance from around the world. SATURDAY 12:45PM DANCE TENT CHIKAMOVES This will inspire you to get up and get moving! Instructor, Nkachika has studied West African rhythms and dance for almost 20 years and has taught adults, children and teens for over 13 years. Nkachika performs and teaches West African dance, fitness and creative movement. SATURDAY 11AM ZEN VILLAGE PAVILION SALSA In this workshop you will be introduced to a variety of Latin movements and rhythms. We’ll warm-up by grounding our energy while shifting into the heart & soul of Latin dancing, generating a vibrant and playful environment. The focal point of this workshop is salsa dancing with an emphasis on rhythm, footwork, timing, and connection with partner. Taught by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Adam Phillips, Open to ALL levels. SATURDAY 8:15PM DANCE TENT ELECTRO-SWING-HOOP-DANCE WITH WHIRLWIND From those who may have never hula-hooped before, beginners & advanced, come spin up some groovy- GrassRoots-good times. Don’t have a hoop? There are plenty to share! Come be part of what Hoop-Love is all about: flow, toss, catch & drop these hula-hoops with style. “WhirlWind” will be demonstrating, providing tips, tricks & technique to get you grooving with what she vouches for as the ultimate dance partner, a hula-hoop! SATURDAY 12:45PM D21 SUSTAINABILITY STAGE DIDGERIDOO WITH JARED BISTRONG A Miami native, Jared Bistrong has been making, playing, and teaching the Didgeridoo since the mid 1990’s. As a college writing professor, storyteller, musician and multimedia artist, Jared uses the Didgeridoo as an educational tool, a musical instrument and a means of Sound Healing. Come play with him! SATURDAY 10AM ZEN VILLAGE PAVILION BRAZILIAN DRUMMING & CHANT A Brazilian and chant workshop taught by Kenneth Metzker and Nery Arevalo, covering rhythms brought to Brazil through the African diaspora. Kenneth has traveled, performed and studied extensively in Brazil over the last ten years. SATURDAY 2PM D21 SUSTAINABILITY STAGE THE WEST AFRICAN GET DOWN African Drum and Dance by ChikaMoves. Drummers welcome for an opportunity to learn rhythms & drum for dancers. SUNDAY 12PM DANCE TENT virginiakeygrassroots.org/culturecamp ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE DURING CULTURE CAMP! SALSA DANCING DRUMMING & RHYTHM WORKSHOPS ZYDECO MOVES FIDDLE, BANJO, MANDOLIN, OR GUITAR FRIDAY, 11AM - ZEN VILLAGE PAVILION REGISTRATION BEGINS 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONTEST AT THE ZEN VILLAGE STAGE. INSTRUMENT CONTEST PRIZES 1ST ....... ONE 4-DAY PASS TO VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL IN 2017 2ND....... $25 IN CASH 3RD....... VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL T-SHIRT

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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVALVIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL

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ZYDECOIf GrassRoots had a definitive pulse it would be Zydeco and the Franks set the heartbeat. Returning instructors from last year and fixtures of the Florida dance world, Jerry Carrier & Jarene Williams will be leading the Zydeco dance workshops, don’t miss out! friday 3:30pm dance tent / sunday 4pm dance tent

BACHATABachata is a style of social dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and has grown in popularity around the world. In this workshop we will warm up with the basic elements and fundamentals of footwork and style. Then utilizing your new steps, we will learn how to Bachata dance with a partner. This class will improve your lead and follow, and increase footwork and pattern knowledge. Taught by Adam Phillips and Aubrey Griffith-Zill. It’s time to get movin’...see you on the dance floor! sunday 1:30pm dance tent

AFROCUBAN DANCEThis class offers a rich taste of authentic Afrocuban culture and provides an amazing full body workout! You will learn songs, rhythms, and dances of the Traditional Afro-Cuban Folklore. Marisol Blanco, Master Teacher, is a professional dancer, teaches Afro-Cuban Folkloric and Popular Dance, as well as, other forms of traditional dance from around the world. saturday 12:45pm dance tent

CHIKAMOVESThis will inspire you to get up and get moving! Instructor, Nkachika has studied West African rhythms and dance for almost 20 years and has taught adults, children and teens for over 13 years. Nkachika performs and teaches West African dance, fitness and creative movement.saturday 11am zen village pavilion

SALSAIn this workshop you will be introduced to a variety of Latin movements and rhythms. We’ll warm-up by grounding our energy while shifting into the heart & soul of Latin dancing, generating a vibrant and playful environment. The focal point of this workshop is salsa dancing with an emphasis on rhythm, footwork, timing, and connection with partner. Taught by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Adam Phillips, Open to ALL levels.saturday 8:15pm dance tent

ELECTRO-SwINg-HOOp-DANCEwITH wHIRLwINDFrom those who may have never hula-hooped before, beginners & advanced, come spin up some groovy-GrassRoots-good times. Don’t have a hoop? There are plenty to share! Come be part of what Hoop-Love is all about: flow, toss, catch & drop these hula-hoops with style. “WhirlWind” will be demonstrating, providing tips, tricks & technique to get you grooving with what she vouches for as the ultimate dance partner, a hula-hoop! saturday 12:45pm d21 sustainability stage

DIDgERIDOO wITH JARED BISTRONgA Miami native, Jared Bistrong has been making, playing, and teaching the Didgeridoo since the mid 1990’s. As a college writing professor, storyteller, musician and multimedia artist, Jared uses the Didgeridoo as an educational tool, a musical instrument and a means of Sound Healing. Come play with him! saturday 10am zen village pavilion

BRAZIL IAN DRUMMINg & CHANTA Brazilian and chant workshop taught by Kenneth Metzker and Nery Arevalo, covering rhythms brought to Brazil through the African diaspora. Kenneth has traveled, performed and studied extensively in Brazil over the last ten years.saturday 2pm d21 sustainability stage

THE wEST AFRICAN gET DOwNAfrican Drum and Dance by ChikaMoves. Drummers welcome for an opportunity to learn rhythms & drum for dancers. sunday 12pm dance tent virginiakeygrassroots.org/culturecamp

additional workshops available during culture camp!

salsa dancing

drumming & rhythm workshops

zydeco moves

fiddle, banjo, mandolin, or guitarfriday, 11am - zen village pavilion

registration begins 30 minutes before contest at the zen village stage.

instrument contest pRIZES1st.......one 4-day pass to virginia Key grassroots festival in 2017

2nd.......$25 in cash

3rd.......virginia Key grassroots festival t-shirt

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p u e b l o z e n & c u r a c i ó n a r t e s

y o g a y m e d i ta c i ó n

e x p o s i c i ó n s o s t e n i b i l i d a d

THE FLORIDA SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC L IV INg will be on-site offering herbalism workshops, information about involvement in South Florida’s growing plant-medicine community, foraging and botanical education! pEACE EDUCATION wORKSHOp The Global Peace Initiative will host a discussion about peace as a conscious practice, discuss community peace actions and show a short film about the work of peace leader Prem Rawat. pERMACULTURE pLANTINg wITH EARTH LEARNINg This workshop invites attendees to plant a mix of edible and landscape plants around a structure at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Learn how to assess a site and implement a dynamic planting, which provides food as well as complimentary foliage! ELECTRIC CAR CHARgINg STATION Crown Electric will be on-site with an electric car and charging station demonstrating the ease and sustainable practices that make non-fossil fuel vehicles the wave of the future!

BREw BEER Check out The Dude Brews, as he brews a batch of beer on site! Aspiring home-brewers, beer aficionados, and curious minds are welcome to watch and participate in this process. The Dude will be narrating each step of the process, so that participants can leave armed with the knowledge needed to start making beers of their own!

TREEMENDOUS will be on-site with educational materials about their initiatives to inspire pride in Miami-Dade county by planting and preserving trees!

also on-site:allove tree, gmo Free Florida, surFriders water protection, Fertile earth Foundation,

art oF cultural evolution, bless botanicals, miami music project, and many more!

sustainability fair & expo

SATURDAY

9am

9am

10am

11am

12pm

1:30pm

3pm

morning meditation w/ guido portomeditation & movement arts tent

morning asana w/ rene martina & china opland dance tent

tensegrity practice w/ jordan puryeardance tent

dynamic hatha yoga w/ michelle berlin of trio yoga dance tent

acro yoga worKshop w/ arianne traverso of trio yoga meditation & movement arts tent

empath yoga w/ erica boucher meditation & movement arts tent

happy hips yoga w/ rachel vervalinmeditation & movement arts tent

FRIDAY 9am

9am

10:15am

11:15am

12pm

1:30pm

3pm

morning meditation meditation & movement arts tent

morning yoga asana w/ hilary davis dance tent

tensegrity practice w/ jordan puryeardance tent

open heart & open mind yoga w/ rachel vervalin dance tent

vinyasa flow w/ emma silvermanmeditation & movement arts tent

tibetan yoga w/ guido portomeditation & movement arts tent

radiant waKefulness flow w/ lara greenmeditation & movement arts tent

THURSDAY 9am morning meditation

meditation & movement arts tent

CHINESE, REIKI , AYURVEDA, CHI gONg, MASSAgE, BODY TALK, ACUpUNCTURE

GrassRoots is happy to bring you healing and movement arts all weekend. Take a yoga class between sets or get a massage after you’ve had your fill of dancing. Treat yourself right and make wellness a priority at this 4-day celebration of music and community!

10am-6pm: friday, saturday & sunday

SUNDAY

9am

9am

10am

10:30am

12pm

1:30pm

3pm

morning meditation meditation & movement arts tent

morning yoga asana, mindful movement w/ jessica londono dance tent

tensegrity practice w/ jordan puryeardance tent

slow flow with singing bowls yoga & sound w/ michelle berlin meditation & movement arts tent

restorative yoga & the art of relaxation w/ emma silverman & ilana bermanmeditation & movement arts tent

heart opening yoga asana w/ rene martin & china opland meditation & movement arts tent

pranayama, breathworK for inner stillness w/ rene martin & china oplandmeditation & movement arts tent

healing artsGrassRootsfestiv

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SOLAR DEMOS & CHARgINg STATION Charge your cell phone on the beach while you learn about solar power and how you can use alternative energy in sunny South Florida! BICYCLE MAINTENANCE AND REpAIR Keep your ride running smooth with a tune-up station available on Saturday and Sunday. Magic City Bicycle Collective will be on-site to educate cyclists about ways to be involved in Miami-Dade’s alternative transportation movement. Cyclists receive half off Sunday tickets, proceeds to benefit Magic City Bicycle Collective.

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MIAMI BOASTS ONE OF THE MOST ExCIT INg AND INNOVATIVE ART SCENES IN THE COUNTRY. wATCH ARTISTS CREATE IN REAL T IME, USINg A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS.

Add to the musical mix, painters and street art pros, creating visual art on canvas to the same beats you are dancing to! Brought to you by GrassRoots and Yo Miami arts collective, local artists will be on-site throughout the 4-day festival creating art in real time. All artwork will be available for purchase on-site at the festival upon completion. A portion of sales will benefit the Little Haiti Mural Project, a local arts non-profit aimed at maintaining the spirit of the Little Haiti community while beautifying its streets.

presented bylive art

p u e b l o n i ñ o s

culture camp

sunday

monday

tuesday

wednesday

southern sunday w/brian Kreighsouthern square dance

italian with giovanni, salvo & francohonKy tonK dance

latin american with joselatin dance with fabi & friends

gumbo with preston franKzydeco dance with preston franK & donna the buffalo

NIgHTLY DINNERS & DANCES

COME EARLY AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN INSTRUMENT, DANCE, MOVEMENT & COOKINg wORKSHOpS.

Attend as many workshops as you can squeeze in each day, indulge in a fabulous dinner and attend a nightly dance.

Learn to make Poi, play drums, hula hoop, enjoy yoga, listen to stories told by professional storytellers, create art, play on the nearby playground or join in on a walk-a-bout to find native birds and flowers, as well as beach combing and critter collecting! Splatter Creative Community (formally U-Doodle) from University of Miami will paint, draw, and play with us all weekend long.

Daily programming held in the Kid’s Village. Additional kid’s activities in the D2.1 Sustainability Stage (check the program schedule for happenings at the D21 Sustainability Stage).

friday 9am

10am

11am

1pm

4pm

early crafts

walK-a-bout

splatter creative community

beach time

pirate obstacle course

saturday 9am

11:15am

1pm

2pm

3pm

early crafts

splatter creative community

drumming

beach comb, clean-up & art

poi maKing

sunday 10am

11am

12pm

1pm

creative arts

family massage

poi maKing

drumming

4:30-6:30pm each day:, bubbles, face painting & hooping

gRASSROOTS IS FOR FAMILIES. . .

Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival is a culturally rich, interactive experience with music, art, dance, healing arts, and a sustainability area for the whole family! Plus, we have a special village just for kids where experienced staff and volunteers organize special activities, explorations, art, entertainment and movement using our unique surroundings and our festival talent. Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Kid’s Village from 9am-7pm to enjoy workshops, create, and play!

p u e b l o p a r a l o s n i ñ o s

- Fiddle w/ Tara Nevins & Jeb Puryear (Donna the Buffalo)- Banjo w/ Mac Benford (The Highwoods Stringband) & Richie Stearns (The Horse Flies)- Guitar w/ Jeb Puryear & Jose Elias (Spam Allstars)- West African Guitar and the Modern Griot Guitarist w/ Dan Barker (Big Mean Sound Machine)- Bass w/ Ben Gould (formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show)- Bass and Band Leading/Arranging w/ Angelo Peters (Big Mean Sound Machine)- Accordion w/ Preston Frank- Scrubboard w/ Tara Nevins- Songwriting w/ Jeb Puryear, Keith Secola, Tara Nevins, Fabi Patino (Lanzallamas)

CULTURE CAMp wORKSHOp OFFERINgS:

- Afrobeat Drum Set Rhythms w/ Andrew Klein (Big Mean Sound Machine)- Percussion w/ Nery Arevalo & Jennie Delgado- Native Americana w/ Keith Secola- Improvisation, Theory, Melodic Development w/ Tyler Burchfield (Big Mean Sound Machine)- Improvisation for musicians of any skill level w/ Bobby Spellman (Big Mean Sound Machine)- Southern Appalachian Flatfooting/Clogging w/ Rodney Sutton- Singing for Adults w/ Amy Puryear (Laila Belle), Alicia Aubin (Big Mean Sound Machine) & Mollie Farr- SingSong for Children w/ Amy Puryear & Alicia Aubin- Dance & Yoga workshops & more!

february. 14 - 17 , 2016camping begins feb. 14 - camping passes sold separately

camp admission $25 per day

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pricingGood for 1 tent, 10x10 or smaller1 night........….....................$25/tent2-4 nights.......................... $50 /tentVehicle camping...............$50/nightVehicle camping.........$100/4 nights

volunteerto earn festival passes

about volunteering Save money and earn your passes! At Virginia Key, our volunteers make it happen!

Our festival is almost entirely volunteer-driven. It’s a great way to get involved and ensure the success of the festival.

apply to volunteer Check out the volunteer section of our website at: virginiakeygrassroots.org

the volunteering dealEvery four hours of volunteering equals one day pass to the festival.

Twelve hours of volunteering equals one 4-day pass to the festival.

Become a super volunteer and work 24 hours over the course of the 4 day festival! For the awesome details of this position, contact:[email protected]

volunteer jobsWorld CafeDecorationsStreet TeamKids VillageT-shirt BoothStage HelpCamp RangersTicket BoothZero WasteSet- UpBreakdownand more!

become a part oF something amazing

festivalguidelines

Please keep trash contained and store food. Wildlife may become a nuisance unless discouraged. Drug abuse and public intoxication are unacceptable. We reserve the right to intervene if we believe anyone is acting inappropriately. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Be aware of rip currents and wildlife. Please clean up your campsite and leave no trace. NO FIRES! (You may use the metal grills on the beach.) NO DOGS allowed anywhere at the festival. NO WEAPONS, FIREARMS, OR FIREWORKS. Keep festival grounds clean and beautiful. Underage drinking is illegal. Authorized vendors only.

wE ARE A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT wELCOMINg pEOpLE OF ALL AgES, RACES, gENDERS, CULTURES, AND wALKS OF L IFE . wE pROMOTE RESpECT AND BELIEVE IN TREATINg OTHERS wELL .

virginiakeygrassroots.org/volunteer

sign-up here:

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THE gRASSROOTS wORLD CAFE pREpARES A wIDE VARIETY OF NUTRIT IOUS MENUS FOR OUR FESTIVAL gOERS TO FUEL YOUR gRASSROOTS ExpERIENCE! OpEN DAILY TO SERVE YOU BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE NIgHT!

Offering everything from paninis to pizza, we’ll keep you dancing all weekend. Our rotating farm-to-festival menu prepares locally-sourced, healthy, well-balanced, meal options. Our coffee and smoothie bar uses fresh fruit, locally roasted coffee, and offers freshly baked pastry selections. You can find hearty pastas, organic salads, antibiotic and hormone-free burgers, as well as terrific Mexican cuisine, all at the GrassRoots World Café! ¿Tienes hambre?

TENT CAMpINg $60This includes camping throughout the entire festival weekend.

VEHICLE CAMpINg $140Vehicles 30ft and under. Includes one tent.This includes camping throughout the entire festival weekend.

RV CAMpINg $200Vehicles 31ft and over. Includes one tent.This includes camping throughout the entire festival weekend.

many thanksto our sponsors

paninis & pizza Farm to Festival menulocal beer garden

virginiakeygrassroots.org/partners

Paradise Renewed

Historic

Virginia KeyBeach Park

Miami, Florida

Moksha Family Arts Collective

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GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance is a mission-based (501-c3) organization that hosts four music/dance festivals and two sustainability fairs a year in three different states across the east coast. GrassRoots brings communities of multi-cultured backgrounds together through the magic of music, art, dance, education, wellness and sustainability.