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July 2019
Bana Kuma Dance Teacher Training Bali
The ancient and universal wisdom of Bana Kuma, meaning sacred altering, refers to the process by which our thoughts create our reality. In 2005 Chris Berry was given the task of bringing its mythology to life through music and dance practices inspired by the traditions of the African diaspora. Twelve drum and dance pieces were created to invoke the healing power and wisdom of twelve archetypes found in the Bana Kuma lore. These dances and rhythms have been shared with…
Find out more »September 2019
Bana Kuma Teacher Training New Mexico
The ancient and universal wisdom of Bana Kuma, meaning sacred altering, refers to the process by which our thoughts create our reality. In 2005 Chris Berry was given the task of bringing its mythology to life through music and dance practices inspired by the traditions of the African diaspora. Twelve drum and dance pieces were created to invoke the healing power and wisdom of twelve archetypes found in the Bana Kuma lore. These dances and rhythms have been shared with…
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Find out more »December 2019
New Year’s Eve Concert on the Farm in Waimanalo, HI!
Join us on the Farm for an intimate evening of Live Music, Dinner, & Dancing Under the Majestic Ko`olau Mountains. Featuring Grammy Award Winning Musical Genius, Chris Berry! With Amazing Local Bands: Paul Izak Illustrious Rise MamaT Kanu Farms, Waimanalo 41-984 Kakaina Pl. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Doors open at 6:30 PM Live Music Performances 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fireside Music Jams until Midnight Tickets: $25 ~ Limited quantities, pre-sale highly recommended. Any tickets still available day of will be…
Find out more »January 2020
Bana Kuma Oahu
Immerse yourself into 5 Days of Learning Universal Wisdom through the scope of Bana Kuma and applying it to Music, Dance, and Ceremony! Join Master Conductor Chris Berry in Creating, Learning, and Presenting a 'Prayer-formance' at Bana Kuma Oahu 2020! This multi-day Master Class with Chris Berry is highly anticipated every year. Song, dance, diverse instrumentation and ancient wisdom are seamlessly woven together as an offering to our ancestors and a celebration of our unique gift as a human to…
Find out more »Bana Kuma Teacher Training Hawaii
The ancient and universal wisdom of Bana Kuma, meaning sacred altering, refers to the process by which our thoughts create our reality. In 2005 Chris Berry was given the task of bringing its mythology to life through music and dance practices inspired by the traditions of the African diaspora. Twelve drum and dance pieces were created to invoke the healing power and wisdom of twelve archetypes found in the Bana Kuma lore. These dances and rhythms have been shared with…
Find out more »Spirit Expansion
Ceremony, council with spirits through mediumship, healing, discovering your grandest path and taking action on it. Intensely expansive and self healing, this time is dedicated to you becoming the best guide you can be for yourself, loosing your blocks and letting your life flourish in new un imaginable ways. This I the 10th annual spirit retreat on the Big Island and each one has been progressively more expansive. This year is sure to be more of the same with transformation…
Find out more »Bana Kuma Band Camp, Big Island, HI
Immerse yourself into 6 Days of Bana Kuma Music, Dance, and song to be presented at Flow Fest 2020! January 31st to February 5th, 2020, on Big Island, HI! Throughout this experience we will gather as community in ceremonial setting. We will learn rhythms composed by Chris Berry, and experience a taste of the sacred altering possible when we imbue the rhythms with sacred intention. All levels of experience will be accommodated, including absolute beginners. Join in by playing Drum,…
Find out more »February 2020
Thrive Fest Hawaii
Feb 7-9, 2020, Located at The legendary Kalani Oceanside Retreat on the Big Island. Line up includes: Desert Dwellers, Mike love, Chris Berry, Tubby Love, and Amber Lily, Paul Izak, Kalapana Awa Band, Indubious, Drew Daniels, Bana Kuma Orchestra, Hawane Rios and Auntie Pua Case, Liquid Bloom , Treavor Moontribe, OK2Change, Lopaka Roots, New Reb, Totem, African Drum and dance, Marimba Troupe, Hula, two stages of music, visual art, Health & wellness booth, Keiki Zone, food and craft Vendors, Zero…
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